The Marlborough Flyer has been listed in the Top 10 of the prestigious publication, The Telegraph, in the "Best Train Journeys in Australasia 2018" An excerpt from the article: "One of New Zealand’s most scenic lines on South Island heads…
THE “MARLBOROUGH FLYER” INAUGURAL JOURNEY Friday, 1st December 2017 The magnificent heritage steam train, The Marlborough Flyer, has officially embarked on it’s maiden journey between Picton and Blenheim. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was conducted by Pounamu Tourism Group CEO, Paul…
Sunday, 12 November 2017 This morning the majestic Marlborough Flyer steam train arrived on the InterIslander Ferry. The freshly painted black locomotive and red carriages were shunted off the ferry to curious gazes from tourists and other onlookers. The Marlborough…
THE “MARLBOROUGH FLYER” IS ON TRACK! A BOOST FOR TOURISM AND JOB CREATION IN THE MARLBOROUGH REGION FIRST EXCURSION CONFIRMED FOR DECEMBER THIS YEAR Monday 2nd October 2017 The magnificent heritage steam train that will launch on 1st December this…
See video below | The Marlborough Flyer locomotive is the historic World War I memorial locomotive Ab608, “Passchendaele”.Built in 1915, a major rebuild of the locomotive was completed by Steam Incorporated in 2014. It is certified to operate on the…
A Blenheim-bound steam train is on track to be operational later this year - with a project organiser saying November's earthquake has not derailed the idea. While the train from Picton to Blenheim is being marketed to cruise ship tourists, it may also…
It's full steam ahead for a scheme to bring back old-time travel between Picton and Blenheim. Marlborough-based company Pounamu Travel plans to run a World War I steam train between the two towns from next year. The train will make the 90-minute return journey on cruise…
