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The steam trains have long been a MOTAT favourite. Whether it is the rarity of steam trains or the sheer engineering power behind them, they have drawn crowds of all ages for almost four decades. Rail has always been the backbone of the New Zealand transport scene. It has been around since the early days of settlement, linking primary industries with markets. It was the first mass transit system and responsible for the opening up and development of New Zealand.
The steam trains operate on Live Days and pre advertised weekends. The collection includes locomotives, carriages, wagons, jiggers, the original Waitakere rail buildings and a magnificent photographic collection of over 5,000 images depicting the history of rail in New Zealand.
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more information, including current events and exhibitions, call the MOTAT
Infoline 0800 MOTATNZ (0800 668286) |
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MOTAT's Rail Collection is
available to see every 3rd Sunday of the month from 12pm - 4pm. You can
also 
Rails importance to New
Zealand is harnessed at MOTAT through restored trains which are either on
site at the MOTAT Great North Road site for display or gearing up to take visitors
for rides at MOTAT Motions Road site.