New Plymouth Model Engineers' Miniature Railroad
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Phronimos
S 39° 03.683 E 174° 04.655
60H E 247139 N 5672346
Near the main entrance to New Plymouth's Pukekura Park is a miniature railway featuring scale model electric and steam trains offering rides to children every Sunday afternoon.
Waymark Code: WMACPX
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 12/26/2010
Views: 6
On the corner of Liardet and Gilbert Streets, near the main entrance to New Plymouth's Pukekura Park is a scale model, steam-train and railway operated by the New Plymouth Model Engineers' Society. For a gold coin donation the children can have a coal-fired steam-train or diesel-electric ride. The trains run from 2 – 4pm every Sunday in the evenings during the Summer Festival of Lights.
Engine Type: Several Engine Types on Site
Public Availability: Year Round
Ride Fee: Yes
If Yes: 1.00
Entrance Fee: No
If There is an Additional Fee: No
Gauge of railway: Not listed
Miniature Railroads Web Page: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train or related to the train. Possible photos include the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat or of a family member with one of the miniature r.r. crossing signs. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the miniature railway related items that can be found in locations like this