Steam Hauled Sightseers Gorge Excursion 2004


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On Sunday the 5th December 2004 we ran an excursion from Feilding to Palmerston North, and then through to Woodville via the Manawatu Gorge and return.

At Palmerston North Station Wab794 ready to depart Palmerston North for Woodville.
Heading to Ashhurst Wab794 between Palmerston North and Ashhurst.
In the Gorge Wab794 in the Gorge.
Train alongside the River Wab794 hauled train alongside the Manawatu River in the Gorge.
At Woodville Wab794 at Woodville.
Climbing to Ashhurst Wab 794 climbing into Ashhurst.
Click on picture to the left for more photos taken by three photographers.
Heading back to Palmerston North Wab794 at speed returning to Palmerston North.
Wab near Palmerston North Wab794 on the outskirts of Palmerston North at speed.
Click here for a 13 second video taken on the 5th December 2004
The 13 second video is taken with the Wab running bunker first between Palmerston North and Feilding.
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These photos were taken by Feilding Steam Society members Mike Higgie, Mike Prior, and Josh Robinson, who got extremely wet.

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