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All aboard! The suburban section hiding a miniature railway
Over the last 11 years, Ian Jones has painstakingly recreated a fully functional miniature railway on his section.
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A unique Whanganui property is for sale, featuring a fully functional miniature railway built over 11 years. The 759m² Castlecliff section includes:
- 370 metres of track
- 10 tunnels and two bridges
- An electric locomotive
The property also boasts a permanent house bus with full amenities and an elevated boardwalk. The owner, Ian Jones, began the project after accidentally winning a locomotive on Trade Me. Now selling, this is a rare opportunity for a hobbyist.
Calling into the station.
There are 10 tunnels.
There's a boardwalk through the mature trees.
There’s a log burner to warm up winters.
The house bus can be used as a bach.
It's been a lifelong hobby for Jones.
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