Taking part in the Locomotion was just one of many fun things to do at KiwiRail's 150th anniversary celebrations at Mount Maunganui.
The "Keeping NZ on the Move: The Exhibition Express" roadshow has been travelling around the country as part of the 150 years celebration for the national rail company and stopped in Mount Maunganui on Saturday. About 2000 people of all ages visited the exhibition held on Triton Avenue.
A KiwiRail spokeswoman said the day went well. "All the kids got in and did the Locomotion which was great.
"The biggest attraction was the new DL Locomotive but the biggest drawcard was the four containers which show KiwiRail's progress over the last 150 years. They are so interesting to look at."
Taking part in the event was locomotive engineer Bryan Campbell. The Mount Maunganui man has been working for KiwiRail for 54 years and is one of New Zealand's longest serving train drivers.