1 / 2Mainline Steam Trust
π Plimmerton, Wellington
Mainline Steam Heritage Trust at 91B Saint Andrews Road, Plimmerton, operates historic steam train excursions on New Zealand's national rail network. Restored locomotives, friendly volunteer crew, and the Wellington depot is free to visit.
We thoroughly enjoyed our day trip from Otaki to Taihape on the journey pulled by the historic DJ 1229 engine. The train was in pristine condition throughout, staff were friendly and attentive and the buffet car had a great selection of food and hot/cold drinks at reasonable prices. We particularly enjoyed the opportunity to get out and take photos. A great day - highly recommended!
π Family Action Verdict
"Crossing the viaducts was truly spectacular β our family members visiting from Scotland had a wonderful time." β Susan Hayworth. "A fabulous experience β I would do it again in a heartbeat. A huge thank you to all the volunteers." β Marina Collott
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
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Heather Knewstubb
2 months ago
βWe thoroughly enjoyed our day trip from Otaki to Taihape on the journey pulled by the historic DJ 1229 engine. The train was in pristine condition throughout, staff were friendly and attentive and the buffet car had a great selection of food and hot/cold drinks at reasonable prices. We particularly enjoyed the opportunity to get out and take photos. A great day - highly recommended!β
Ian Wiley
7 years ago
βThis is the Wellington base of Mainline Steam and home to some of the organizations collection of locomotives and carrages. There is always restoration or maintenance work going on, and you can join up and volunteer to help keep these magnificent machines opperational for future generations.β
Marina Collott
2 months ago
βI had a wonderful day, and it was a fabulous experience. I would do it again in a heartbeat. A huge thank you to all the volunteers that made it possible.β
Charles Paul
a year ago
βMust see place, make sure to check out the year of trains and all. They got new collection now days. Itβs free and the railway station has the best viewβ
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Overview
Mainline Steam Heritage Trust has preserved New Zealand's heritage steam locomotives since the early 1970s. The Wellington depot at Plimmerton holds a collection of restored engines and rolling stock, open to visit for free. Excursions run on the national rail network from Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch depots β including the route to Taihape crossing spectacular viaducts. Trains are in pristine condition. A buffet car provides food and drinks during journeys.
