Ja 1275 heads Mainline Steam Northlander excursion train from Auckland to Whangarei. This 200Km line is rugged, rustic and scenic with 13 tunnels and 2% grades between. The return trip by steam train takes nearly 14 hours. The locomotive 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