Join Steam Incorporated and the Glenbrook Vintage Railway, as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of FRONZ with the first of an extravagant line up of excursions throughout Matariki Weekend!
The weekend will feature:
Ww 644 - Steam Locomotive
Ab 608 - Steam Locomotive
Ja 1271 - Steam Locomotive
Da 1410 - Diesel Locomotive
Da 1431 - Diesel Locomotive
DBR 1254 - Diesel Locomotive
DC 4818 - Diesel Locomotive
Railcar RM 31 (TBA)
An assortment of rolling stock from KiwiRail
...based around Palmerston North and the Manawatu
The premier steam rail tour, a 12-day rail adventure with Glenbrook Vintage Railway, exploring the North Island's scenic railways under steam power. Departing on 11 June 2025, this fully escorted tour offers leisurely travel through lesser-known routes, showcasing engineering marvels like the Raurimu Spiral. Highlights include steam-hauled journeys between Te Kuiti and Palmerston North, overnight stays in Rotorua, Taumarunui, Ohakune and Napier, and exclusive experiences such as an Art Deco car tour and a Hawke's Bay winery visit.
Coinciding with the FRONZ 50th Anniversary celebrations, this journey promises history, nature, and nostalgia, capturing the essence of New Zealand's rail heritage.
