Steam Incorporated
Come and see the incredible locomotives and rail carriages that the Steam Incorporated members are working on!
The Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company built the first engine shed on the site in 1886 to serve the need to change locomotives on the Wellington-Manawatu line required for the Paekākāriki Hill and grades south into Wellington.
The large freight shed was originally built for the US Marines during WWII. In the 1950s it became the Rail Air freight depot for Paraparaumu Airport – moving freight to Blenheim prior to the rail ferries being introduced.
Entry and exit to the depot is via the northbound lane of SH59 only. Free car parking is available clear of the highway at the north end of the old Rail Air Shed.
Steam Incorporated also owns and operates heritage diesel locomotives, both on the main line and for shunting duties around the depot at Paekākāriki. Main line rail tours are also run; these are regularly advertised to the public.
Health & Safety
When the site is open to visitors, work is being done by members, but visitors are welcome to look around the site. This is a working industrial facility and entry is at own risk. All visitors must report to the office, read the H&S information and sign in before entering any of the workshops. Closed and robust footwear must be worn. All children and young persons must be accompanied and supervised at all times Cross the rails from the car park or alongside Finn’s Hotel with care.
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Event times
10am-2pm Sat 9 Nov
Free