Preparations for the big parade to mark the 100th anniversary of the North Island Main Trunk Line in Feilding. The man on the left controlled the exactly planned use of the numerous vehicles with his radio set. From left to right: Not operational electro locomotive Ew # 1805 (Mainline Steam Heritage Trust), 4-6-2 steamlocomotive Ab # 663 "Sharon Lee" (Mainline Steam Heritage Trust) and 4-8-2 Ja # 1275 of Mainline Steam Heritage Trust.
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