FRONZ conference visit 4 June 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
News
Mainline track extension - Summer 2018
A selection of photos of recent track work, extending our mainline to a point opposite the Maymorn station building and platform.
Replacement boiler for Ab 745
After months of planning and fundraising, a replacement boiler has been secured for steam locomotive Ab 745.
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.
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.