Heritage Rail Adventures
by Steam Incorporated
Experience the scenic beauty of New Zealand with one of our lovingly restored vintage locomotives and carriages.
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River City Express
$149/Adult
$109/Child
Sunday 20 October 2024
Departs: 7am Paekakariki
Arrives: 9:40pm Paekakariki
Travel to the beautiful river side town of Whanganui, hauled both steam locomotive Ja1271 and heritage diesel electric locomotive, Da1431. Choose between doing your own thing, jumping on a serene cruise of the Whanganui River onboard the coal fired paddle steamer "PS Waimarie", or spend the day on the rails and venture further north, to Kai Iwi - climbing the 1 in 35 gradient north.
The Kai Iwi Trekker
$49/Adult
$49/Child
$179/ Family
2 Adults, 2 children
Sunday 20 October 2024
Departs: 12:35pm Whanganui Taupo Quay
Arrives: 3:30pm Whanganui Taupo Quay
Join Steam Incorporated on this special excursion train between Whanganui & Kai Iwi. Behind a combination of steam & diesel motive power, explore the famed stretch of track north of Whanganui! Hauled by Ja 1271 & Da 1431.
The Ashhurst Flyer
$49/Adult
$49/Child
$169/ Family
2 Adults, 2 children
Sunday 3 November 2024
Departs: 11:15am Woodville
Arrives: 1pm Woodville
Join the Steam Inc team for a trip on our heritage train, westbound through the Manawatu Gorge! Steam & Diesel Hauled
Woodville - Ashhurst & Return
The Mad Hatter's Market Express
from $139/Adult
from $89/Child
Sunday 3 November 2024
Departs: 7:15am Paekakariki
Arrives: 5:35pm Paekakariki
Journey with Steam Inc on this return trip to the Woodville Mad Hatter's Market Day! Bring the kids along for a children's tea party and old time games - with a particular focus on steampunk. Featuring live music, over 70 market stalls and most importantly - the annual Crazy Hat Competition!
The Rangitikei Scenic Daylight
$159/Adult
$99/Child
Sunday 1 December 2024
Departs: 7:35am Paekakariki
Arrives: 8pm Paekakariki
Grab your family or your workmates, this is a great opportunity for your end of year social event! Join the Steam Incorporated team for a relaxing diesel hauled run up the Main Trunk line to Taihape - the humble heart of the Rangitikei District! Taihape is internationally recognized as the Gumboot capital of the world. A great photo opportunity!
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There is a variety of voluntary activities to suit all people. Don’t let our name “Steam Inc” put you off. We have diesels and a variety of other tasks you can help us out.
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