Ja 1275 heads Mainline Steam excursion into Whangarei (New Zealand's most northern city.) The North Auckland Line is freight only, rugged and rustic, passing through 13 tunnels in the 200Km from Westfield to Whangarei. Ja 1275 was built as an oil burner by North British, Glasgow in 1951.
Mainline Steam Heritage Trust operates steam specials throughout New Zealand from depots in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Each year an inter-island Steam Tour attracts fans from around the world. For more visit www.mainlinesteam.co.nz
