Posts By: Sandra Knight

We now have this publication in stock.  Orders can be placed using the on line Order Form under the Publications tab. From author Jonathan Shingleton, who brought us Alpine Thunder, the renowned book on the KB class, Jonathan brings us a well-researched and interesting account of NZR’s rebuilt three-cylinder G class. In attempt to make… Read more »

Members are reminded that the subscription year runs from 1 July to 30 June. The Board has decided on the following new subscription rates and the removal of a  subscription option for the 2023/2024 year: ·         Full member (NZ): $105   ·         Full member (Overseas): $125   ·         Junior member (NZ and Overseas): $63  … Read more »

Our archive and office at the Thomas McGavin Building at Ava is open to members and other visitors at the times shown in the Archives section of the website. In view of the lower numbers of Covid-19 infections, the wearing of a mask is optional. Masks are available at the reception desk for you to… Read more »

The minutes of the Annual General meeting held on 15th October are now available. Members will need to login to access them under the members section. Please note that the minutes are subject to confirmation at the 2023 AGM.  

  My Life as a Locomotive Engineer by Kevin Tasker From his earliest childhood memories, Kevin always wanted to be a “driver”. Starting the job at Napier loco depot in 1960, a period of time when Kevin was fortunate to have worked many steam operations between Gisborne and Woodville before the final fires were extinguished… Read more »