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The shed will look similar to this historical photo of Ab 699, left, and A 584, right, pause between duties at the former Woodville loco depot. Photo: Lindsay Stockbridge.

Two grants secured for rail vehicle shed

The Rimutaka Incline Railway Heritage Trust has had two grants totalling $75,000 approved for a rail vehicle shed at Maymorn.

Hon Paul Swain MP for Rimutaka, Mayor Wayne Guppy and Trustees launch the Rimutaka Incline Railway

Launch of the Rimutaka Incline Railway

Exactly 50 years since the last train ascended the Rimutaka Incline, the project to reinstate the former route as a heritage railway has been launched.

Launch of the Rimutaka Incline Railway 29 October 2005

Hon. Paul Swain, Major Wayne Guppy turn first sod of the Rimutaka Incline Railway project.

Rimutaka Incline Railway project to be launched

railway formation ready at Maymorn for first track to be laid.

Maymorn Licence to occupy secured

Colin, Hugh and Barry signing Rail Heritage Lease of Maymorn yard.

Heritage station building grant for Maymorn

Waimate station, street-side, shortly after opening.