Book our heritage train travel

Daffodil Express 2024

Sunday 15 September 2024

Departs: 8:00am Wellington

Arrives: 5:05pm Wellington

Carterton’s Daffodil Festival in the early Spring creates a great day out for the whole family. Why not travel there in style by a heritage steam train, let Steam Incorporated take the stress out of travel as you take the train to the Wairarapa!

River City Express

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

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

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

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!

Carterton - Masterton Steam Train Ride

Sunday 15 September 2024

Departs: 10:48am Carterton

Arrives: 1:25pm Carterton

Experience a heritage passenger steam train trip from Carterton to Masterton and return! Enjoy a glimpse of a bygone era with passenger cars dating from the early 1900s through to the 1930s. Arriving back in Carterton at 1.25pm you’ll still have time to enjoy the Daffodil Festival High Street Markets, Middle Run and the Wai Art Show!

The Rangitikei Scenic Daylight

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!