Welcome to "AllAboard"
After months of planning this event has been and gone and was very successful.
Centennial Dinner Sunday 7.30pm Civic Centre
Our keynote speaker was Hon Dr Michael Cullen, NZ Minster of Finance and Railways. Michael will be speaking about the recent government purchase back 0f the rail and the future plans for Kiwi Rail
Other speakers were Paul Dillicar - Heritage rail and Kevin Ramshaw on the history of the Main Trunk Line.
Double Header Main Trunk Train Trip
This train left from Palmerston North Railway Station at 6.15am
Main stops were:
Ohakune - 40mins
Last Spike - photos 30mins
Taumauranui - 1hr50mins
Ohakune - 40mins
Introduction
This year is the centenary of the opening of the North Island Main Trunk Railway. One of the main events, recognised by the NZ Government, to celebrate this occasion will be a 4 day rail festival based at Feilding, Manawatu, New Zealand, over Labour Weekend 2008.
Mainline Steam, Steam Incorporated, Pahiatua Railcar Society, Feilding and District Steam Rail Society and Feilding Promotion Inc. have joined forces to co-ordinate various train excursions in the lower North Island .
Added to the variety of train trips is a support programme of Manawatu regional attractions, events, tours and special community activities for both locals and visitors to enjoy a real celebration of our railway heritage.
