Heritage Rail Adventures
by Steam Incorporated
Experience the scenic beauty of New Zealand with one of our lovingly restored vintage locomotives and carriages.
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Whanganui Vintage - Steam Trains
from $49/Adult
from $49/Child
$179/ Family
2 Adults, 2 children
Saturday 18 January 2025
Departs: Times Vary
Arrives: Times Vary
18th & 19th January 2025
Steam Incorporated is proud to be working with the Whanganui Vintage Trust in bringing a steam and diesel hauled train to Whanganui for Vintage weekend! Each day has something different, from a quick family trip to Kai Iwi and return to a Vintage Steam and Cuisine evening. Click for more info on the Weekend's adventures!
Steam in the 'Bay - February 2025
from $35/Adult
from $35/Child
Friday 14 February 2025
Departs: Times Vary
Arrives: Times Vary
For the first time since 2015, a steam train returns to the Art Deco Festival! Working alongside the festival organisers, as well as a special collaboration with the Central Hawkes Bay Cancer Society - we are pleased to be bringing you 'Steam in the Bay' between the 14 - 16th February 2025. There's plenty of opportunities to jump onboard, tell all of your friends and pick a trip or two…or three?
The Taranaki Explorer
$179/Adult
$129/Child
Thursday 20 February 2025
Departs: 8:22am Paraparaumu
Arrives: 8:50pm New Plymouth
Experience the charm of New Zealand’s rugged landscapes aboard our diesel-hauled train from Paraparaumu to Taranaki! One-Way & Return options available, Train Travel Only! Join the train at Paraparaumu, Levin, Palmerston North, Feilding or Whanganui on Thursday the 20th February, with the train returning south on Sunday the 23rd February.
Explore Taranaki by Rail
from $35/Adult
from $35/Child
Friday 21 February 2025
Departs: Varies
Arrives: Varies
Embark on a unique adventure with Steam Incorporated & Americarna, where the timeless allure of classic American muscle cars meets the nostalgic charm of rail travel! Relax onboard heritage carriages as we escape the surrounds of central New Plymouth, and travel to Lepperton, Stratford or Hawera. Different options available across Friday 21st Feb & Saturday 22nd Feb 2025!
The Whanganui Wanderer
$99/Adult
$69/Child
Sunday 19 January 2025
Departs: 12:50pm Feilding
Arrives: 6:10pm Feilding
Steam hauled excursion train to Whanganui, and diesel hauled on the return journey, and comprising our heritage steel passenger cars including our open viewing platform. Enjoy the long weekend with an afternoon out with Steam Incorporated!
The Field Days Flyer
$149/Adult
$119/Child
Saturday 15 March 2025
Departs: 6:50am Wellington
Arrives: 6:55pm Wellington
Join Steam Incorporated on a unique day of rail travel, behind our heritage Da class diesel electric locomotive. Travel from the nation's capital of Wellington, through the Kapiti & Horowhenua Districts, to Feilding for the annual Field Days. Event entry & bus transfers included in your train ticket!
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There is a variety of voluntary activities to suit all people. Don’t let our name “Steam Inc” put you off. We have diesels and a variety of other tasks you can help us out.
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