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 railway attractions in the Hutt Valley. Most heritage and tourist railways are FRONZ members, sending representatives to an annual conference to catch up on the latest advice and share their knowledge and experience.
Heritage Railway Project
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.
Wb 299 cab update
Work continues on rebuilding the cab for 1898 Baldwin steam…
Work continues on rebuilding the cab for 1898 Baldwin steam locomotive Wb 299.
25 April 2018
Mainline track extension - Summer 2018
A selection of photos of recent track work, extending our…
A selection of photos of recent track work, extending our mainline to a point opposite the Maymorn station building and platform.
19 April 2018
Replacement boiler for Ab 745
After months of planning and fundraising, a replacement…
After months of planning and fundraising, a replacement boiler has been secured for steam locomotive Ab 745.
31 October 2017
Ballast wagon restoration total reaches six
In September work started on repairing and restoring a…
In September work started on repairing and restoring a sixth ballast wagon - Yc877. The ongoing programme of work is lifting the overall presentation and standard of the 13-strong fleet.
22 September 2017
Engine hood frame repairs for ORB No.1
A new engine hood frame is being fabricated for the railway…
A new engine hood frame is being fabricated for the railway's 30-tonne diesel shunt locomotive - former Ohai Railway Board No.1.
20 September 2017
Regulator for Wb 299
A regulator handle is being manufactured in Canada for…
A regulator handle is being manufactured in Canada for Baldwin steam loco Wb 299, adding key components to the rebuild of the 1898-vintage locomotive.
17 August 2017
Gumdigger carriage restoration starts
Work has started on the long-term project to restore 1884-…
Work has started on the long-term project to restore 1884-vintage Gumdigger carriage A255 back into service.
22 June 2017