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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 by owner Ian Jones. The Castlecliff section includes 370 metres of track, 10 tunnels, and an electric locomotive.
The project began after Jones won a miniature loco on Trade Me. The 759m² property also has a permanent, fully-equipped house bus. Now selling due to health, the railway could be sold separately if a new owner desires the land only.
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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