The "Pacific" of the Ab class were very successful steamengines of the NZR. Ab 663 SHARON LEE, built in 1917 by Addington Workshops Christchurch and operational again for Mainline Steam since 1997, based in Plimmerton near Wellington, is preparing for the cavalcade in Feilding for the centennial of the Main Trunk Line.
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
