The New Plymouth Express 2021
| Date: | 13/11/21 |
| Time: | 8:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Feilding Railway Station |
This is an excursion for the railway enthusiast. A full day’s travel to one of New Zealand’s bigger cities – New Plymouth.
Moving through the Rangitikei we climb up the Westmere Bank just after leaving Whanganui and enter the special part of New Zealand known these days as the NAKI.
We head on and pass Fonterra’s milk plant at Whararoa, through Hawera and on to Stratford. By now the mighty shape of Mt Taranaki is before you and on the right side of your carriage the distant slopes of Mt Ruapehu. Both mountains glisten in the midday sun with the snowfalls of winter still clearly visible.
We moved on the through the small dairy towns of Eltham, Stratford and Inglewood and then swing left for our approach to New Plymouth.
The “Express” will enter New Plymouth and go right into the downtown area where there will be a two hour break.
There is no railway platforms at Eastown or New Plymouth and access will be by temporary steps or hoist onto the railway lines.
You can go to the Downtown Shopping Complex or visit the famous Len Lye exhibition which is over the road from where we will stop.
Fully refreshed you will re-board the train at 4.00pm for your return journey to Feilding. This will be a true day’s outing for those who enjoy rail travel in our beautiful country.
ON BOARD MENU
Food and drinks are available in the Buffet Car.
Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Water and Cookies are available at the opposite end of the train to the Buffet Car during the early part of the trip. Check with your Car Steward.
No Eftpos available
Items may change, depending on availability. If you have any questions or need assistance, please ask your Car Steward.
FOOD
Sandwiches $4.00
Sandwich and Soup $5.00
Soup and Crackers $3.00
Bacon & Egg Slice $3.00
Muffins $2.00
Slices $3.00
Shortbread $1.00
Chippies $2.00
Cookies $3.00
Chocolate Bars $2.00
Cheese/Crackers $3.00
DRINKS Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate $2.00
Flat White (Sachet) $3.00
Cappuccino (Sachet) $3.00
Mocha $3.00
Nippy’s Iced Chocolate $3.00
Nippy”s Iced Coffee $3.00
Coke, Coke No Sugar, Sprite, Sprite No Sugar $2.00
Bottled Water $2.00
Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale $2.00
BEVERAGES
The time of this service will be announced (11am)
Alcohol MUST NOT be taken off the train. Cash Only
Items may change, depending on availability.
CIDER
Apple Cider 4% $5.00
BEER
DB Export Citrus Low Alcohol (2%) $5.00
DB Export Gold (4%) $5.00
Tui (4%) $5.00
Steinlager Pure Light (2.5%) $5.00
Heineken (5%) $7.00
RTD Gin & Tonic $7.00
Woodstock $7.00
Vodka Cruiser $7.00
Mudshake $7.00
WINE
White Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, $7.00
Red Merlot, $7.00
Sparkling Lindauer, Rosé $7.00
SOUVENIRS: Please listen to the announcements as to when and where the souvenirs will be available for sale.
| When | Saturday 13th November 2021 |
| Departs Feilding | 8.00am |
| Departs Marton | 8.35am |
| Departs Eastown | 9.50am There is no railway platform and access will be by temporary steps or hoist onto the railway lines. |
| Arrives New Plymouth | 2.00pm |
| Departs New Plymouth | 4.00pm |
| Arrives Eastown | 7.50pm |
| Arrives Marton | 8.30pm |
| Arrives Feilding | 9.00pm |
| Enquiries | 06 3235444 or rod@steamrail.org.nz |
| Locomotive | Diesel |
The Marton railway station is at the end of Station Road East, which comes off Wellington Street, the main road in Marton. There is very limited but adequate parking at the station as KiwiRail have blocked vehicle access to the platform. There is no security at the Marton railway station, so please ensure there is nothing of interest to thieves in your car. This link might help.
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If you are unable to book online, drop into the Woodville, Masterton, Whanganui, Hawera, Stratford i-SITEs or Dannevirke, Feilding Info Centres and they can book you there. An additional booking fee applies.
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Tickets will be Emailed the Friday before the trip. Make sure your email address is correctly entered.
The trip will be hauled by a KiwiRail diesel locomotive, using blue air conditioned carriages.
There is no railway platforms at Eastown or New Plymouth and access will be by temporary steps or hoist onto the railway lines.
Note:- Date Change from 17th October to 13th November due to Covid Restrictions.
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.
