Manukau Live Steamers

About Us

Manukau Live Steamers Inc. was formed in 1981 to build a ground level track so members that were building miniature locomotives would have a track on which to run their locos.

We build and operate live steam, diesel and electric locomotives for public and personal enjoyment.

Our Tracks

We have two kilometres of track in two separate loops at Centre Park, Robertsons Road, Mangere, Auckland.

Hill Track:

The Hill Track opened in 1985. It’s 850 metres long and is based upon the Raurimu Spiral. This track incorporates a balloon loop, horse shoe curves, a viaduct and a 20 metre long curved tunnel. All trains operating on this track must have brakes. This track supports 3 1/2 inch, 5 inch and 7 1/4 inch gauge locos.

Park Track:

The Park Track opened in January 1990, just in time for the International Live Steamers Convention. This track is 1.2 kilometres long and consists of a prairie loop curving around the tree’s of Mangere’s Centre Park. A 60 metre long bridge is a feature of this track where it crosses a very wet area of the park. This track can take 5 inch and 7 1/4 inch gauge locos.

Station Complex and Clubrooms :

The station, named Massey Junction, and club rooms were opened in 1993 and are a great asset to the club. We also have a several steaming bays and two large turntables, watering facilities and a coaling and fuelling area next to the loading bays.

Prices

Single Trip $2.00

Under 2’s ride FREE.

6 Ride Concession $10.00

12 Ride Concession $20.00

Join Our Club

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in model engineering and trains. You’ll learn how our club operates, help out on running days, learn how to drive locos, and maybe even build your own locomotive one day. Feel free to talk to any of the loco owners or drivers to find out more about these magnificent machines. The club owns a number of diesel outline locos, but club members bring their own steam, diesel and electric locomotives. Many of these have taken many years to build and are marvellous examples of skilled precision engineering, modelling full-size locos in operation around New Zealand and the world.

We volunteer our time and services to the community and all monies raised are used to improve the club’s amenities and cover maintenance costs.

Ask for a Membership Application Form at the station ticket office.