Mainline Steam Northlander excursion returning from Whangarei steams up the 2% grade through Avondale in the suburbs of Auckland. Ja 1275 was built by North British, Glasgow in 1951.
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