Woodville Steam Excursion 2005


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29th May 2005 saw Wab 794 taking passengers for a sightseeing trip though the Manawatu Gorge to Woodville, and return.

Wab at Palmerston North Wab at Palmerston North Station.
Wab at Woodville Wab at Woodville Station taking water. Passengers are inspecting the Woodville Railway Station. Rotary have recently started to maintain the station.
Outskirts of Palmerston North The Wab on the outskirts of Palmerston North.
Exiting the Gorge Exiting the Manawatu Gorge at the Woodville end.
Wab in Woodville Wab at Woodville Station, with a number of people inspecting the train.
Wab in Woodville Wab at Woodville Station.
Wab on the Balloon Loop Wab used the Woodville Ballon loop, to couple up on the other end of the carriages, ready to head back to Palmerston North.
Cup of Tea Footplate staff having a cuppa while the passengers have afternoon tea on the Woodville Station platform.
Donation to Plunket Feilding Steam Rail gave a portion of the profits to Plunket. Here you can see Russell presenting the cheque to Plunket at the Woodville Station, before heading home.
Climb up to Ashhurst Kevin the driver had the Wab going well up the hill from the Manawatu River. Note the wind turbines in the background.
Wab Between Ashhurst and Palmerston North Wab passing over the bridge between Ashhurst and Palmerston North.
Changing Ends at Palmerston North Changing ends at Palmerston North, before heading home to Feilding.
At Palmerston North Station Ready to head back to Feilding. A very cold evening waiting at Palmerston North.
The Team The team required to run a successful excursion through the Manawatu Gorge.

Photos taken by Mike Higgie and Stan Jenkins.

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