Whanganui Vintage - Steam Trains

Embark on a vintage steam train journey from Whanganui!
Steam Incorporated is proud to be working with the Whanganui Vintage Trust in bringing a steam and diesel hauled train to Whanganui for Vintage weekend!
Each day has something different, from a quick family trip to Kai Iwi and return to a Vintage Steam and Cuisine evening. Have a scroll below and check out what we have to offer! Tell all of your friends and pick a trip or 2…or 3?

Arrive in Style - 17th Jan & 20th Jan 2025
Now in its 14th year, Whanganui’s Vintage Weekend celebrates nostalgia, entertainment, and community spirit. This four-day extravaganza promises to take you back to an era filled with vintage allure, classic cars, retro fashion, and nostalgic entertainment. Arrive in style on Friday afternoon, on Steam Incorporated’s heritage train into Whanganui’s Taupo Quay!
One Way & Return Fares are available, and start at $129pp

The Kai Iwi Trekker – 18th & 19th Jan 2025
Board our heritage train comprising of our steel carriages at Whanganui’s Eastown, on the corner of Eastown Road & Benefield St. With Ja 1271 at the front of the train, we make immediate headway northwest through the outskirts of Whanganui enroute to Kai Iwi. The fearsome Westmere Bank lies between us and Kai Iwi. This is a steep hill with a gradient of 1 in 35 on our ascent (that is 1 metre climbed for every 35 metres travelled horizontally) and up to 1 in 39 on our descent down the other side. Here you should really hear the engine working!
Fares from $49

The Ruatangata Wanderer - 18th Jan 2025
Climb onboard our heritage train, and travel between Whanganui’s Eastown & the small settlement of Ruatangata. Behind a combination of steam & diesel motive power, explore the unique stretch of track south of Whanganui!
Fares from $49

The Feilding Flyer – 19th Jan 2025
A rare steam train experience between Whanganui’s Taupo Quay & Feilding. Hauled by Ja 1271, and comprising our heritage steel passenger cars including our open viewing platform.
Feilding, a kiwi town located in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand, is known for its vibrant culture and beautifully preserved heritage – a community ready to welcome you with open arms! Spend nearly 2 hours exploring the town’s charming sites, grab a coffee and a spot of lunch before hopping back on the steam train to head back to Whanganui for the rest of your Vintage Weekend Sunday!
Fares: A - $99 C - $69

Vintage Steam & Cuisine – 18th January 2025
A one-off evening train experience, alongside a beautiful meal. Hauled by Ja 1271, and comprising our heritage steel passenger cars including our open viewing platform.
Arriving into Marton, a farming town in the heart of the Rangitikei district situated at roughly the half-way point geographically between Whanganui & Feilding. The arrival of the railway to the town in 1878 led to rapid growth in the area, which soon added industries such as engineering, sawmilling, and textile production to its economy.
Here at Marton, we will have a short time for you to disembark the train and collect a pre-packed meal from Sandy and her team at Hunterville’s Station Hotel. Offering a true country dining experience, enjoy your meal at your seat on our steam-hauled return journey back to Whanganui, with the option to travel all the way back into Taupo Quay if you so wish.
Fares from $99