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Kingston
Flyer
The Kingston Flyer is New Zealand's famous
vintage steam train, based in Kingston on the southern shores of Lake
Wakatipu, a 40 minute drive south of Queenstown. The Flyer's history
spans over 120 years and it still departs Kingston Station three times
daily during its running season (beginning September through mid-May.)
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Indulge in the luxury of a bygone era, and let
yourself be carried back to a time of Gold, Steam, Earth and Dreams!
Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea, listen to 1920s music and
watch the spectacular scenery roll by.
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The original Kingston Flyer was a passenger service
that operated between Kingston and the Main South Line at Gore from 1878
through to the mid 1950s. It provided a passageway to Queenstown and the
surrounding stations, by meeting up with the lake paddle steamers at
Kingston Wharf.
Today The Kingston Flyer operates on a 14km stretch of
track and consists of:
Two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives (NZ built)
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AB 795 dating 1927 was a former Royal Train Locomotive
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AB 778 dating 1925 |
And seven steam-heated wooden vintage carriages dating back to 1898. |
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