Book our heritage train travel

River City Express

Sunday 1 February 2026

Departs: 6:50am Paekakariki

Arrives: 9pm Paekakariki

Travel to the beautiful river side town of Whanganui, hauled by both steam locomotive Ab 608 and heritage diesel electric locomotive, Da 1410. Choose between doing your own thing, or jumping on a serene cruise of the Whanganui River onboard the coal fired paddle steamer "PS Waimarie".

Woodville Steam Express

Saturday 10 January 2026

Departs: 10:20am & 13:20pm Palmerston North

Arrives: 12:50pm & 4pm Palmerston North

Travel behind WW1 Memorial Steam Locomotive Ab 608 as we traverse the Manawatū Gorge, taking in the sights of the rarely seen river, now inaccessible by road. ‘The Gorge’ is an interesting geographical location, linking the Manawatū and Hawkes Bay regions, and dividing the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges.

Whanganui Vintage - Steam Trains

Saturday 17 January 2026

Departs: Times Vary - Taupo Quay

Arrives: Times Vary - Taupo Quay

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th January 2026

Whanganui’s Vintage Weekend is back for its 15th year! Step into a world of classic cars, retro fashion, and vintage charm in this unmissable celebration of nostalgia and community and we're proud to bring back our Heritage Train - featuring Ab 608 'Passchendaele'!

Steam in the Bay - Art Deco Heritage Trains

Thursday 19 February 2026

Departs: Napier, Hastings, Waipukurau

Arrives: Napier, Hastings, Waipukurau

Thursday 19th February - Monday 23rd February

Steam Incorporated returns to the Art Deco Festival! Working alongside the Art Deco Trust, as well as a special collaboration with the Central Hawkes Bay Cancer Society - we are pleased to be bringing you 'Steam in the Bay - Art Deco Heritage Trains'. A series of steam & diesel hauled trains around the Hawkes Bay Region.

The Spiral Spectacular

Sunday 19 April 2026

Departs: 6:30am Paekakariki

Arrives: 9:30pm Paekakariki

Join Steam Incorporated and discover what the Central Plateau has on offer. Experience the Raurimu Spiral first hand, hauled by our beautifully restored diesel locomotive, Da 1410.

The Hawkes Bay Flyer

Saturday 21 February 2026

Departs: 7:40am Napier

Arrives: 5:10pm Napier

Join the Cancer Society Hawke's Bay, and Steam Incorporated and jump onboard for a grand day out, heading from Napier, down toward Waipukurau & Woodville. Choose to continue through to Woodville, or stop at Waipukurau to explore the famous Art Deco market before returning to Napier later in the afternoon.

Murder Aboard the Waipuk' Express

Saturday 21 February 2026

Departs: 5:20pm Napier

Arrives: 10:10pm Napier

Step aboard Steam Incorporated's historic diesel hauled train where champagne flows, jazz crackles through the air, and the world of Art Deco decadence surrounds you. But beneath the glittering surface, danger lurks in the shadows. When murder strikes mid-journey, every passenger becomes a suspect… and every clue brings you closer to uncovering the killer.

Fares include your return train journey, an immersive theatre performance onboard, and canape's throughout our Waipukurau layover. Both onboard the train, and at Waipukurau Station, a cash bar will be operating. This is an 18+ Event.