Mainline Steam Northlander excursion makes a stop to pick up passengers at Helensville. This station depot has a small museum inside. This is the crossing point for the daily freight trains 125 and 126. The North Auckland Line north of Waitakere is operated under Train Warrant system but does have signalling. Ja 1275 was built in 1951 by North British, Glasgow.
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