Update: 11 July 2022

Under the COVID-19 Protection Framework @ Orange we recommend that face coverings are worn by passengers over 12, visitors and staff when travelling in our trains and indoors. More details can be found on our Operating Days page.

Ww with short train at Kaitoke

A Ww pauses in the loop at Kaitoke with a short mixed train, bound for Summit. Photo: Frank Teesdale collection.

Ww with short train at Kaitoke

A Ww pauses in the loop at Kaitoke with a short mixed train, bound for Summit. Photo: Frank Teesdale collection.

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 has the potential to be a unique tourist attraction for Wellington and New Zealand, and a major contributor to the regional economy.

Operating days

Our next operating days are scheduled for:

Sunday 14 August 2022
Sunday 11 September 2022
Sunday 9 October 2022

We operate trains and workshop tours at Maymorn on the second Sunday of each month, 10am-4pm.

Carriage A1328 restoration progress February 2022

The restoration of carriage A 1328 has continued apace over summer, boosted by the donation of a complete set of replacement window lights. Once the windows have been fitted there are just a few key tasks to complete, including fitting a set of seats, further mechanical and commissioning checks. The Trust plans to have the carriage in operation at its regular monthly Operating Days in mid-2022.

Grateful thanks to:

11 February 2022

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