Going (on) a little loco as historic steam train back on track for new era
(WorldNews New Zealand)

A very special steam train is back on track and back to its former glory after years of neglect. Reporter Paula Hulburt takes a look back at Donald`s epic journey. The rhythmic clickety-clack, clickety-clack is dampened under the rowdy rush of steam eager to escape and a boisterous toot of the whistle. Inside the cab, the newly made brass fittings glint gold as the 6-tonne rail tank engine forges slowly ahead. It is decades since Donald`s whistle last sung out to passers-by, who smile and wave as he passes sedately by with a low grumble fitting for a character of such advanced age. READ MORE: * Blenheim Riverside Railway Society restores new locomotive * Riverside Railway chugging along...