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Ab795 is back in full steam!

The mighty Ab795 Steam Locomotive has been fully restored and is now back at work! Ab795 was built at the Hillside Railway workshop in Dunedin for NZ Government Railways (NZR) in 1927. It was converted from a WAB class 4-6-4T to a tank version of the AB, and is the only remaining AB in New Zealand that was designated to pull New Zealand's Royal Train. Ab795 runs regular passenger services as the Kingston Flyer, pulling four 100-year-old renovated wooden carriages, including the one of a kind 'Birdcage' gallery coach.

Current Rolling Stock...

Rolling Stock
· AB 778 (entered service in 1925) built by Addington Railway Workshops in Christchurch (currently not in service). · AB 795 (entered service in 1927) built by Hillside Railway Workshops in Dunedin. (currently in service) · A 595 47' 6" (1900) 'Birdcage' gallery coach (restored) · AA 1132 47' 6" (1919) passenger / buffet car (restored)
· A1521 47' 6" (1923) passenger 2nd class carriage (restored) · A1255 47' 6" (1913) passenger carriage · A1518 47' 6" (1923) passenger carriage
· AF 950 47' 6" (1906) car-van
· AF 1172 47' 6" (1911) 1st class / car-van (restored) · Tr350 0-4-0 Diesel Shunter built by A&G Price (currently in service) + other rolling stock not in use (can be found sitting on the Kingston foreshore between the Kingston workshop and the Kingston wharf).
Infrastructure
· NZR 55 Foot Turntable (Kingston) · NZR Timber Water Vat (Kingston) · NZR 1948 Pneumatic Coaling Crane #304 (Kingston) · Turning Triangle (installed 1983 at Fairlight)

Vintage Steam Train since 1878.

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The Kingston Flyer
The restoration of The Kingston Flyer 2017 - 2022 was made possible by the voluntary hard work and dedication of a team of experienced train enthusiasts. The team, directed by Neville Simpson, were chosen for their skills and expertise, and worked tirelessly with the full support of the new ownership group.
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