The Railcar Rambler
Friday 20th June 2025
Featuring RM 31
âTravel onboard standard railcar RM31, as we traverse the ManawatÅ« Gorge, taking in the sights of the rarely seen river, now inaccessible by road. ‘The Gorge’ is an interesting geographical location, linking the ManawatÅ« and Hawkes Bay regions, and dividing the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges.
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Travel within Railcar R.M.31 as we traverse the ManawatÅ« Gorge, taking in the sights of the rarely seen river, now inaccessible by road. ‘The Gorge’ is an interesting geographical location, linking the ManawatÅ« and Hawkes Bay regions, and dividing the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges.
What to expect:
Travel on Art Deco-era railcar RM 31 and get involved in the FRONZ50 celebrations at Palmerston North.
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Choose to jump on at Pahiatua and travel to Palmerston North for the FRONZ50 Grand Cavalcade, which the railcar is set to take part in, as well as other activities.
It is planned for RM 31 to travel out to Feilding & return, in conjunction with Ww 644 and the 'Feilding Steam Explorer' to give festival goers the chance to have a look around Feilding Steam Rail's depot.
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If you travelled from Pahiatua in the morning, jump back on the railcar later in the afternoon and head back through the Gorge, and onwards home.
For all booking, pricing & timetable details, visit the website of PRS
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Limited Mobility Disclaimer
Due to the age, design and nature of the heritage railcar, these are not suitable for passengers with limited mobility. If you have any concerns, please contact us on 0800 783 264 to discuss options with our bookings team!
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All tickets and seating allocations are sent via email, within 48 hours prior to the departure of this excursion.