The semi-streamlined J 1211 in a runpast of the 2008 Mainline Steam tour. The elegant 4-8-2 was built in 1939 by North British and got her streamlining, which was removed in 1950, again in 1988.
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