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Runners blitz vintage steam train the Kingston Flyer

Monday, 7 January 2013, 3:52 pm | The Kingston Flyer

Around 300 runners raced vintage steam train the Kingston Flyer on Sunday (January 6) in an event that’s fast becoming a ‘must do’ on the Queenstown holiday season calendar. More >>

Back on Track – Full Steam Ahead For Kingston Flyer

Sunday, 30 December 2012, 8:54 pm | The Kingston Flyer

Media Release from The Kingston Flyer 30 December 2012 Back on Track – Full Steam Ahead For Kingston Flyer The iconic Kingston Flyer near Queenstown is back on track and “all steam ahead” after temporarily suspending operations earlier this month. ... More >>

Statement from Kingston Flyer Ltd

Monday, 10 December 2012, 9:20 am | The Kingston Flyer

Statement from Kingston Flyer Ltd Kingston Flyer owner David Bryce has today (Sunday December 9) confirmed that he has suspended operation of the Kingston Flyer until mid-January 2013 at the latest. The company operates two locomotives, one of which ... More >>

One Year On – All Steam Ahead For Kingston Flyer

Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 1:04 pm | The Kingston Flyer

Media Release from The Kingston Flyer 14 November 2012 One Year On – All Steam Ahead For Kingston Flyer After a year of David Bryce at the helm of the Kingston Flyer, it’s all steam ahead with whistles blowing loud and clear. Eighteen months ... More >>

Steam icons of Lake Wakatipu in historic reunion

Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 3:31 pm | The Kingston Flyer

Visitors to the township of Kingston this Thursday (October 18) are in for a real treat as the ‘Lady of the Lake’ and famous Kingston Flyer steam train have an historic reunion. More >>

Kingston Flyer full steam ahead for season

Monday, 1 October 2012, 12:42 pm | The Kingston Flyer

Press release from The Kingston Flyer 1 October 2012 Kingston Flyer full steam ahead for season Over 600 visitors descended on the village of Kingston, near Queenstown, this weekend to ride the iconic Kingston Flyer steam train at the launch of the 2012/13 ... More >>

New chef brings perfect match of food and wine to train

Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 4:41 pm | The Kingston Flyer

An experienced chef with a passion for local produce is the perfect person to guide the new look café at Kingston’s iconic train station. More >>

Iconic train launches ‘Friends of the Flyer’

Thursday, 30 August 2012, 5:07 pm | The Kingston Flyer

New Zealanders are being invited to become ‘friends’ of the famous Kingston Flyer to ensure the iconic steam train is around for future generations to enjoy. The Kingston Flyer came perilously close to being lost to the nation when her former owners went ... More >>

Kingston Flyer Steam Train On Track For Bumper Summer

Wednesday, 1 August 2012, 2:59 pm | The Kingston Flyer

Press release from the Kingston Flyer 1 August 2012 Kingston Flyer Steam Train On Track For Bumper Summer New Zealand’s most iconic steam train is gearing up for its second season on the rails following a winter-long maintenance campaign. The ... More >>

The Kingston Flyer, definitely Good for Something

Saturday, 26 May 2012, 5:02 pm | The Kingston Flyer

Press release from The Kingston Flyer 25 May 2012 The Kingston Flyer, definitely Good for Something New Zealand’s most famous vintage steam train featured on the big screen last night (Thursday May 24) when the country’s first western movie ... More >>

The Kingston Flyer on a high

Thursday, 3 May 2012, 4:03 pm | The Kingston Flyer

Vintage steam train The Kingston Flyer has ended its season on a high with news that a trust is to be formed to preserve it in perpetuity for New Zealand. The Flyer season closed this weekend having notched up close to 16,000 visitors for the season. More >>

Winter Festival heads to Kingston for ‘Steam Powered Party’

Thursday, 19 April 2012, 11:54 am | The Kingston Flyer

19 April 2012 Winter Festival heads to Kingston for ‘Steam Powered Party’ Celebrating fire and ice this winter, New Zealand’s most famous vintage steam train the Kingston Flyer is stoking up a party for all ages at Kingston as part of the American Express ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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