restored Wairarapa railcar RM5 gets its first public showing on 4 February

Wairarapa class railcar RM5 Mahuhu will have its first public reveal after the extensive restoration by members of the Pahiatua Railcar Society on Sunday 4 February.

Details below from the society's Facebook page. For more info on the class from 1936 see earlier posts and, of course, our books.

Come join us and help us celebrate the restoration,

Standard Railcar RM31 will help us celebrate with short trips to Hukanui and back ($20.00 Adult), ($10.00 child)

9.30am
Pahiatua Railcar Center opens to tours
RM31 will run several trips South to Hukanui

11.30am
Official speeches, followed by RM5 emerging from her restoration shed
BBQ Lunch and light refreshments available at a small charge

1.30pm
RM5 commences passenger trips within Pahiatua Yard
RM31 Continues multiple trips South to Hukanui and return

4.30pm Organised activities conclude