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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 by owner Ian Jones. The 759m² Castlecliff section includes:
- 370 metres of track
- 10 tunnels and two bridges
- An electric locomotive
The property also has a permanent house bus with full amenities and an elevated boardwalk. Jones built the railway over 11 years after an accidental Trade Me purchase. The unique section is now listed for sale with Property Brokers Whanganui.
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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