Waiuku Branch 100th Anniversary

Ja 1271 arrives at Victoria Ave with an excursion from The Strand in Auckland's city centre. The train ran as part of the 100th anniversary of the Waiuku Branch, tying in with Steam Inc's 50th anniversary

16 October 2022

Ja 1271 sits at Victora Ave station after unloading its 400 passengers and shortly before being taken away by DBR 1254 and DBR 1295

16 October 2022

Ahead of the arrival of Ww 644 and Ww 480, a replica banner of the original "Welcome from Glenbrook" sign was erected at Victoria Ave station, mimicking a well-known photo from the original opening

16 October 2022

Ww 644 and Ww 480 arrive double-heading the regular GVR consist, shortly before re-enacting the ribbon cutting

16 October 2022

Ww 644 leads the train with Ww 480 assisting, as the train re-enacts the original ribbon cutting with a crowd watching on

16 October 2022

Ww 644 bursts throug the ribbon at the end of the line in Victoria Ave

16 October 2022

After the ribbon cutting, Ww 644 and Ww 480 sit at Victoria Ave station shortly before giving rides to the public

16 October 2022