Work in progress - December 2018
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.
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.
During July and August 2018 we have concentrated on finishing internal lining for our workshop shed.
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
A selection of photos of recent track work, extending our mainline to a point opposite the Maymorn station building and platform.
After months of planning and fundraising, a replacement boiler has been secured for steam locomotive Ab 745.
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.
A new engine hood frame is being fabricated for the railway's 30-tonne diesel shunt locomotive - former Ohai Railway Board No.1.
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.