Wab 794 Excursion to Wanganui 2005


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On 17th July 2005, Wab 794 took a train full of passengers to Wanganui.
One of the side trips was a river cruise on the Waimarie Paddle Steamer.

Kimbolton Road - Feilding Crossing Kimbolton Road in Feilding.
Greatford Top of Kakariki Hill at Greatford.
Fordell Tunnel Emerging from the Fordell Tunnel.
Waimarie Paddle Steamer While the Wab was serviced, the passenger took a trip up the Whanganui River on the Waimarie Paddle Steamer.
Wanganui Turntable On the Wanganui turntable getting ready for the return trip.
View from Elevator Hill View of the train alongside the river, from Elevator Hill.
Whanganui River Bridge Crossing the Whanganui River Bridge.
Between Wanganui and Marton Steaming along between Wanganui and Marton.
Between Wanganui and Marton About to cross a level crossing between Wanganui and Marton. Note the wooden cattle stop on either side of the road.

Photos taken by Mike Higgie.

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