Return of steam trains predicted

Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33426, 7 January 1974, Page 10

Return of steam trains predicted

HAMILTON, January 6. I’rivate steam locomotives will eventually iciurn to main lines, >ay> a Wellington rail enthusiast. Mr 1). .1. Sims, of Steam Incorporated, a syndicate restoring several J and K A-class locomotives at Paekakariki.

Writing in the latest issue c: magazine. "Rails." Mr Suns -ax- it can be assumed n”i <h.' rt>icu in re.ixing Perhao' tn lhe short run i-ations i<> take stock of th'ngs and to construct facilities for the repair of reliable pared t> aits themselves just thtnk of steam for IM \<»F Bl ILDING • <s beer learnt by British

States b> the I mon Pacific and Southern Railroads. Extensive publicity had originally been used to promote the image of the diesel era "But it lacked sparkle, and nobody really noticed. Only when shiny steam engines came back pulling novel trains did a real linage become apparent KINGSTON FLYER "Although the Railways Department is to be applauded for the Kingston Flyer service, nobody in any fairness could call it a national amenity, as it is simply too far out of reach tor the average New Zealand family to enjoy. "To supplement tins excellent tourist service, the Railways management must eventually allow private engines on to the main line to later for a genuine public i need, says Mr Sims.