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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The Spiral Spectacular
$169/Adult
$139/Child
Sunday 19 April 2026
Departs: 6:30am Paekakariki
Arrives: 9:30pm Paekakariki
Join Steam Incorporated and discover what the Central Plateau has on offer. Experience the Raurimu Spiral first hand, hauled by our beautifully restored diesel locomotive, Da 1410.
The Gumboot Day Express
from $159/Adult
from $129/Child
Saturday 11 April 2026
Departs: 07:06am Paekakariki
Arrives: 8:33pm Paekakariki
Join the Steam Incorporated & Feilding & District Steam Rail Society's teams on this special joint excursion as we depart the Kāpiti Coast and steam our way to the heart of the Rangitīkei — Taihape, the Gumboot Capital of the World, on the town’s biggest and quirkiest day of the year.
The Ashhurst Flyer
$49/Adult
$49/Child
$169/ Family
2 Adults, 2 children
Sunday 24 May 2026
Departs: 11:15 Woodville
Arrives: 13:00 Woodville
Experience the 'Gorge behind Steam! Travel with the Steam Incorporated team aboard our heritage train as we wind our way through the dramatic Manawatū Gorge, revealing views of the mighty river far below — a perspective now impossible to experience by road.
Americarna Rail Experiences
Varies/Adult
Varies/Child
Varies/ Family
2 Adults, 2 children
Thursday 26 February 2026
Departs: New Plymouth Wind Wand
Arrives: New Plymouth Wind Wand
Exciting rail travel out of New Plymouth on our red train!
26th February - 1st March 2026
Membership | Become a volunteer
Membership is open to anyone who would like to support the Steam Inc. society.
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.
Donations
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Help us restore and maintain the heritage railway for mainline operation by making a contribution through “Give a little” or contact us direct.
Resources
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