The Esplanade Scenic Railway was opened in 1969 by the Manawatu Miniature Railway and Model Engineering Society. The original locomotive engines were petrol powered and the engines were taken from a Vauxhall Velox engine, later converted to diesel using a Kubota 3 cylinder engine. Travelling through native bush and secluded areas of the Victoria Esplanade, the main track is 2.2km long and the scenic trip lasts around 15 minutes. Activity sheets for children will be available at the stations.
