For several years Steam Incorporated ran steam trains, complete with on-board jazz band, as part of the annual Tauranga Jazz Festival. One such train headed by Ja 1271 for Te Puke nears the depart... (more)
Steam Incorporated ran steam train trips between Napier and Hastings as part of Art Deco Weekend celebrations. The train is seen approaching Napier alongside Marine Parade. Napier was rebuilt afte... (more)
Steam Incorporated ran steam train trips as part of the Tauranga Jazz Festival. The train is departing Te Awamutu en-route to Tauranga from Wellington.
Steam Incorporated excursion train from Taumarunui to Ohakune crosses the bridge at Mansons Siding near the Raurimu Spiral on the return journey. The distant volcano is Ruapehu, the highest mount... (more)
Steam Incorporated excursion train from Taumarunui to Ohakune climbs the 2% grade of the Raurimu Spiral near National Park. The distant volcano is Ruapehu, the highest mountain in the North Islan... (more)
Steam Incorporated excursion train from Paekakariki to the Tauranga Jazz Festival where it offered rides complete with jazz band onboard. Seen here just north of Taumarunui making the first crossi... (more)
Steam Incorporated excursion train from Paekakariki to the Tauranga Jazz Festival where it offered rides complete with jazz band onboard. Seen here at Waimiha, north of Taumarunui, climbing to the... (more)
Steam Incorporated provided a steam train for the City of Tauranga Jazz Festival which featured a jazz band onboard. The train is near Omokoroa on the return to Wellington. Diesels were waiting ... (more)
Steam Incorporated excursion from Taumarunui departing Ohakune on return trip. Ahead are many miles of 2% grade through the bush on the flanks of Mt Ruapehu.
Ja 1271 crosses over one of the bridges south of Awatoto bound for Otane. I had been expecting it to come loco leading so it was a bit if a shame to see the tender headlight comming towards me.