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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River City Express

River City Express


$149/Adult

$109/Child

Sunday 20 October 2024

Departs: 7am Paekakariki

Arrives: 9:40pm Paekakariki


Travel to the beautiful river side town of Whanganui, hauled both steam locomotive Ja1271 and heritage diesel electric locomotive, Da1431. Choose between doing your own thing, jumping on a serene cruise of the Whanganui River onboard the coal fired paddle steamer "PS Waimarie", or spend the day on the rails and venture further north, to Kai Iwi - climbing the 1 in 35 gradient north.

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The Kai Iwi Trekker

The Kai Iwi Trekker


$49/Adult

$49/Child

$179/ Family

2 Adults, 2 children

Sunday 20 October 2024

Departs: 12:35pm Whanganui Taupo Quay

Arrives: 3:30pm Whanganui Taupo Quay


Join Steam Incorporated on this special excursion train between Whanganui & Kai Iwi. Behind a combination of steam & diesel motive power, explore the famed stretch of track north of Whanganui! Hauled by Ja 1271 & Da 1431.

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The Ashhurst Flyer

The Ashhurst Flyer


$49/Adult

$49/Child

$169/ Family

2 Adults, 2 children

Sunday 3 November 2024

Departs: 11:15am Woodville

Arrives: 1pm Woodville


Join the Steam Inc team for a trip on our heritage train, westbound through the Manawatu Gorge! Steam & Diesel Hauled

Woodville - Ashhurst & Return

The Mad Hatter's Market Express

The Mad Hatter's Market Express


from $139/Adult

from $89/Child

Sunday 3 November 2024

Departs: 7:15am Paekakariki

Arrives: 5:35pm Paekakariki


Journey with Steam Inc on this return trip to the Woodville Mad Hatter's Market Day! Bring the kids along for a children's tea party and old time games - with a particular focus on steampunk. Featuring live music, over 70 market stalls and most importantly - the annual Crazy Hat Competition!

The Rangitikei Scenic Daylight

The Rangitikei Scenic Daylight


$159/Adult

$99/Child

Sunday 1 December 2024

Departs: 7:35am Paekakariki

Arrives: 8pm Paekakariki


Grab your family or your workmates, this is a great opportunity for your end of year social event! Join the Steam Incorporated team for a relaxing diesel hauled run up the Main Trunk line to Taihape - the humble heart of the Rangitikei District! Taihape is internationally recognized as the Gumboot capital of the world. A great photo opportunity!