Waikato Explorer

People stand on the main track through Tokoroa, even though train staff warned them not to prior to arrival

24 November 2012

The track returning to Waharoa from Tokoroa

24 November 2012

The front number plate of Ja 1240. All Mainline Steam locomotives carry replica number plates

24 November 2012

The front headstock of Ja 1240. The chain and hooks are for asthetic purposes only: they are not used as leaving them unhooked allows the brake pipes to separate if the coupler breaks, putting the brakes on

24 November 2012

The start of the Cambridge Branch, which now terminates at Hautapu

24 November 2012

At Hamilton station, a barbeque was put on for passengers who opted for the choice

24 November 2012

Ja 1240 stands at Hamilton on the return journey to Papakura

24 November 2012

The sunset over the NIMT at Hamilton

24 November 2012

Ja 1240 lets off steam shortly before departure

24 November 2012

EF 30013 and an out-of-shot EF 30192 lead train 232S into Te Rapa yard, passing Ja 1240 on the way

24 November 2012

The excursion passes DC 4536 and DC 4104 in the stabling yard at Pukekohe

24 November 2012

Back at Papakura nd in the dark, Ja 1240 lets off a \"whoosh\" of steam as a final hurrah

24 November 2012