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.
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| Crossing Kimbolton Road in Feilding. |
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| Top of Kakariki Hill at Greatford. |
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| Emerging from the Fordell Tunnel. |
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| While the Wab was serviced, the passenger took a trip up the Whanganui River on the Waimarie Paddle Steamer. |
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| On the Wanganui turntable getting ready for the return trip. |
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| View of the train alongside the river, from Elevator Hill. |
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| Crossing the Whanganui River Bridge. |
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| Steaming along between Wanganui and Marton. |
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| 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.