Ja 1240 was built around 1950 by Hillside, Dunedin and is seen near Lichfield with a Railway Enthusiasts' Society excursion train from Auckland to Tokoroa. The Kinleith branch serves nearby Fonterra cheese plant and a paper mill at Kinleith near Tokoroa.
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
Railway Enthusiasts Society has operated rail excursions around NZ since 1958, some steam hauled using rolling stock from Glenbrook Vintage Railway which it established in 1970's near Auckland. See www.railfan.org.nz