Tracks
DG760 has run on a number of public and private tracks in the North Island. A purpose-built trailer is used to transport the locomotive and carriage, which weighs nearly half a ton.
Public Tracks
- Havelock North
- Petone
- Palmerston North
- Kapiti
- Maidstone
- Manukau
- Hamilton
Private Tracks
- Ngahape, east of Masterton
- Squirrel Valley, Cambridge
Havelock North Live Steamers
Location
Keirunga Park, Pufflet Road, Havelock North
Track
The track is 846 metres (just over half a mile) long and caters for 3.5", 5" and 7.25" gauges. Traversing the hilly topography of the park demands a ruling gradient of 1 in 100 uphill and 1 in 50 downhill. The ruling curve radius is 43 feet. The single track main line crosses four high viaducts - a curved wooden trestle, a steel arch and two concrete structures as well as passing through three tunnels.
DG760 can pull up to 6 carriages with 25 people in total at Keirunga.
Opening hours
1st and 3rd Sunday (weather permitting), 11 am and 4 pm, plus Easter and Labour Weekends.
Website
Visit Keirunga Park Website for stories, photos and profiles.
Hutt Valley Model Engineers
Location
Hikoikoi Reserve, Seaview, on Petone foreshore, behind the Mobil Service station.
Track
Seaview's track is a 350 metre oval track, with two station tracks and a straight through track, and a separate loop for loading. It also has reverse sidings to access easy storage in the shed.
Opening hours
Every Sunday afternoon, 1.00-4.00 pm (weather permitting).
Website
Hutt Valley Model Engineers Society Inc
Maidstone
Location
Maidstone Park, Upper Hutt
Track
A single track around the park.
Opening hours
1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, 1 pm to 4 pm.
Palmerston North
Location
Marriner Reserve, Palmerston North
Track
A double loop track with a bridge crossover, around the Marriner Reserve.
Opening hours
1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, 1 pm to 4 pm Summer, and 1 pm to 3 pm Winter.
Website
Palmerston North Model Engineers Society
Kapiti Miniature Railway, Raumati Beach
Location
Marine Gardens, renamed Raumati Junction, Raumati Beach
Track
A track which goes around the gardens, through cuttings, over bridges and through tunnels.
Opening Hours
Every Sunday, 1-4 pm, plus public holidays, weather permitting.
Website
Manukau
Location
Centre Park, Robertsons Road, Manukau City
Track
The Manukau Live Steamers Track starts at the Massey Junction station. The Prairie track is 1200 metres and follows the edge of a large playing field. The Hill track is 850 metres long with uphill grades of 1.5% and a 90 metre curved tunnel. The tunnel has light signals at the entrance with a track sensor about 3 metres before the tunnel.
Website
Ngahape Valley Railway
Location
40 mins east of Masterton. Owned privately by Ken Evans.
Track
This track encircles the property, going down an embankment, over a dry streambed, and back around in front of the old schoolhouse playground area. Visitors by invitation only.