Up close to NZ's heritage railways

What it was like to travel be train in the 1940's

Walk beside a steam locomotive and learn how water is used as a fuel. Then have a look at a diesel locomotive. Take a walk through a railway carriage used between the 1930's and the 1960's. See rolling stock under renovation.

Health & Safety

Collect safety handout from team members in the car park on your arrival. Rough ground - wear robust footwear.

Workshops - will be barricaded off if work is in progress, follow instructions.

Location

The Engine Shed, 219 State Highway 59, Paekakariki

Regions

Kāpiti Coast

Tags

Open Day

Family Activities

Self-Guided

Event times

10am-2pm Sat 25 Oct

Free

Event hosts

Steam Incorporated

Steam Incorporated, often abbreviated to Steam Inc., is a railway heritage and preservation society based at the Paekākāriki railway station. Since the 1970’s Steam Incorporated has saved a large collection of locomotives and passenger carriages. Included are seven steam engines and four main line diesel engines. Many are currently certified for main line running, some are being restored. Restoration of NZ heritage railway locomotives and carriages back to certified standards to work on the National Rail System. Providing heritage rail excursions for the enjoyment of the public

Email: enquiries@steaminc.org.nz

Phone: 0800 783264

Website: https://www.steaminc.org.nz/