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Photo by Lisa Campbell

STEAM INCORPORATED

Tītahi Bay School —

Steam Incorporated is an Incorporated Society, dedicated to the restoration to full working order of ex-New Zealand Government Railways locomotives and rolling stock to provide unique rail journeys on the KiwiRail railway lines of New Zealand, educating the children of today on what rail travel in New Zealand once was like, and the importance it held within our local communities.

Steam Incorporated aims to give back to the community with our heritage train experiences, as we are a largely volunteer run organisation that prides itself on its ability to accurately re-create complete trains as they used to run in the 1920s through to the 1960s. Our trains provide the opportunity for young and old alike to experience the magic and nostalgia of steam travel to a variety of events and venues around the country. Revenue gained from excursions and depot operations is re-invested in the Society to continue the restoration and maintenance effort.  

This ‘one-day-only’ event on the 8th is a huge undertaking, offering 10 different train experiences for the individual or the whole family! From a breakfast onboard as we race through the Hutt Valley, or an afternoon sprint up the Kapiti Coast to Paekakariki traversing the Escarpment, we’ve got something for everyone. Train services depart from Wellington, Upper Hutt and Paekakariki, being hauled by our 1956-built steam locomotive heading north, and our 1955-built diesel electric locomotive heading south.