Ja 1275 hauls an excursion train from Ellerslie to Hamilton and back seen approaching Papakura. This is where the 25KV overhead for Auckland Transport trains ends. The trip was a fundraiser for South Auckland Hospice - what a great way to raise money for charity! 1275 was built in 1951 by North British, Glasgow, UK.
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
