Mainline Steam and the Weka Pass Railway have
joined forces to bring you this unique opportunity to travel on two steam
excursions for the price of one.
Travel from
On arrival at
Waikari there will be ample time to enjoy your picnic as you watch the
locomotives being turned or to visit the classic Star and Garter country pub.
The train will
depart
Don’t miss this
chance to ride behind and experience these two classic steam locomotives at
work. Seats are strictly limited so make sure you secure yours now.
Telephone 0800462978 to book or fill out this form and return by mail to:
Mainline Steam, c/o
Fares:
Adults $115, Children (2yo -14yo) $90, Family (2A-2C)
$369.
The fares include the return train trip from
Bookings are essential. Booking form and details are available here.
Main Trunk Trekker. July 31st.
Ja1275 and relax as you enjoy the ever changing scene outside your window. Marvel at the sight of this great locomotive hauling its train up the world famous Raurimu Spiral to our destination at National Park. Here you will be transferred to waiting buses for the short journey to The Grand Chateau for a sumptuous meal in historic splendour. If you don’t wish to partake of the meal you can take the train fare only option. The train is equipped with a buffet car serving light refreshments and there will be a stop at Taumarunui in both directions. Because of space limitations the lunch option is restricted to the first 210 bookings. Fares: A booking form is available here. Call 0800 462 978 or 09 810 9567 for inquiries.
Midland Mountaineer September 4th and 5th.
Join Mainline Steam for this great
weekend adventure. Travel from
Fares:
Full package
– Train, accommodation, dinner and breakfast.
Adult (Share Twin*) $399 per person.
*Please note MLS does not arrange for
people traveling on their own to share a room with another passenger.
Adult (Single) $479 per person.
Train Only:
Adult Return
Adult 1 way.
A booking form is available here. New Zealand Steam Tour October 8th - 27th 2010. Travel with us from Whangarei to Westport, and lots of paces in between, behind our beautifully restored steam locomotives. Sit back and relax as the wild and wonderful New Zealand scenery rolls past your window. There will be photo runs in some scenic locations, many that are not accessible by road. Stops in some of New Zealand's most beautiful cities this tour is more than just a train trip. You will have a chance for you to soak up some Maori culture and see the thermal wonderland of Rotorua. Visit the remote and starkly beautiful West Coast of the South Island. Travel over the rugged beauty of the Napier to Gisborne line. Visit the Art Deco city of Napier and the Garden City of Christchurch. Travel down the stunning Marlborough Sounds on the InterIslander Rail Ferry. Take a look at the full itinerary here. A booking form and pricing is available here. Following a number of inquiries you can now book a train only fare. This is exactly what it says. A seat on the train. It does not include any transfers, accommodation, meals or off train sightseeing. Please download the booking form for full details. The locomotives we intend to use: Ja1275, Ab663, J1211, Ka942, Jb1236. No other tour can match this variety of mainline steam power. If you have any questions please feel free to email for more information. You can also phone ++64 9 810 9567. ![]() Booking Details for all excursions can be obtained from:
Mainline Steam:
2 McEntee Road, Waitakere, Auckland, 0614, New Zealand.
Telephone: (09) 810 9567.
All excursions must be pre-booked.
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