A Ww pauses in the loop at Kaitoke with a short mixed train, bound for Summit. Photo: Frank Teesdale collection.
The Rimutaka Incline Railway Heritage Trust aims to reinstate and operate a world-class heritage railway between Wellington and the Wairarapa. The Railway will be a unique tourist attraction for Wellington and New Zealand, and a major contributor to the regional economy.
Over the weekend of 9 - 10 March 2019 we loaded six ballast wagons, getting ready for track work planned over the Autumn and Winter months.
We're planning to upgrade our 'road 4' track alongside the rail vehicle shed, with a view to its increased use - placing vehicles into the workshop shed, and for our regular monthly operating days.
7 March 2019
The interior of our rail vehicle shed has been transformed over the past couple of months, with hard fill compacted into place and concrete floors laid.
21 December 2018
During July and August 2018 we have concentrated on finishing internal lining for our workshop shed.
14 August 2018
FRONZ 2018 conference delegates made a visit to our railway for a train ride, workshop tour and lunch on Monday 4 June 2018, during their tour of heritage rail
29 June 2018
Work continues on rebuilding the cab for 1898 Baldwin steam locomotive Wb 299.
25 April 2018
A selection of photos of recent track work, extending our mainline to a point opposite the Maymorn station building and platform.
19 April 2018
31 October 2017
