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Labour Weekend

22-25 October 2010

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Drivers and visitors at Labour Weekend 2009 came from Manukau, Rotorua, Wellington, Wairarapa, Horowhenua, Featherston, Kapiti, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Whangarei, Havelock North and the Hutt Valley, and an Australian visitor (Melbourne).

Photo Gallery

Labour Weekend 2009

Read our Report about Labour Weekend 2009, and view our selection of our favourite photos from Labour Weekend 2009 at Keirunga below.


Ian Mackay driving John Romanes Alco-PA.


John Heald from Rotorua driving his new Brazil class Kerr Stuart
named "Beau Sejour Sugar Estate".


Dave Giles new DXR 8007 driven by "the fat controller from Tullamarine".


Gavin McCabe's 66 being driven by Adam Hemi.


Gerard Moat driving his dad's Koppel leaving the station
with a load of passengers.


The "fat controller" driving the Phantom after leaving the third tunnel.


Grant Anderson from Manukau driving his 5 inch "Hotpot".


Graham Benson bringing "Southern Aspen 500" over the viaduct into the station.


Lots of smoke as "Southern Aspen 500" emerges from a tunnel.

Emerging from the first tunnel.
Emerging from the first tunnel.

Mike Hartle driving his loco DG760.
Mike Hartle driving his loco DG760.


The "three musketeers" leaving the third tunnel.

Jim teaches a young fella how to drive his loco.
Jim teaches a young fella how to drive his loco.

A small train coming over the new arch bridge.
A small train coming over the new arch bridge.


Trains pile up while the track crew inspect a points problem.


Station crew Rochelle despatches another train with a whistle and a green flag.


Inspecting under the hood of John Romanes loco.

Drivers taking time out.
Drivers taking time out.

Drivers chatting in the sun.
Drivers chatting and enjoying the sun.