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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.

Alan Granville
Last updated: 11 February 2026 | 3 min read
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A unique Castlecliff, Whanganui property is for sale, featuring a remarkable miniature railway built by owner Ian Jones. On the 759m² section, the railway boasts over 370m of track, 10 tunnels, two bridges, and an electric locomotive.

The project, which began after Jones won a locomotive on Trade Me, also includes a permanent, fully-equipped house bus. Now for sale, this one-of-a-kind property offers a unique hobby or a blank canvas, as the railway can be removed.

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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