Ballast wagon restoration total reaches six
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.
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Engine hood frame repairs for ORB No.1
A new engine hood frame is being fabricated for the railway's 30-tonne diesel shunt locomotive - former Ohai Railway Board No.1.
Regulator for Wb 299
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.
Gumdigger carriage restoration starts
Work has started on the long-term project to restore 1884-vintage Gumdigger carriage A255 back into service.
Upper Hutt Summer Carnival 2017
Steam locomotive Wb 299 cab and interactive display was the centre-piece of our display at the 2017 Upper Hutt Summer Carnival.
Wb steam locomotive display at Railex 2016
The cab front, side and back of 1898 Baldwin steam locomotive Wb 299 was on display at RailEx over the weeke
Cab work continues for steam loco Wb 299
Work continues on rebuilding the cab for 1898 Baldwin steam locomotive Wb 299.
NZRLS jigger test run
A trial run of rubber-tyred 3-man motor trolley #7002 was made at Maymorn on 30 May 2016, The NZRLS-owned trolley has been restored to operating order by Ray Randle.
Shed shunt - May 2016
A fairly extensive shunt of the shed was done on Saturday 14 May 2016, in preparation for storing another 56-foot carriage inside.
Concrete floor, steps and wall cladding
An update on work done on Saturday 7 May 2016 - we placed 2.4m3 of concrete, casting a set of steps into the road 1 inspection pit, and two floor slabs.