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All aboard! The North Island main trunk railway is 100 years old in 2008. Take a trip back in time to explore the epic construction of the line, the heyday of the steam passenger train and the place of the iconic railway refreshment room in New Zealand life.

A history of the North Island railway main trunk line since the first through train left Wellington on 7 August 1908

For most second-class travellers, travelling the main trunk meant a long, sleepless journey on hard-backed seats, struggling to find 'elusive comfort with the NZR pillow'.

Refreshments are an essential and often talked about part of any train journey.

The future of National Park station was affected by the threatened closure of the Overlander service in 2006.

Hear an excerpt from a radio documentary about the North Island main trunk line.

Hear an excerpt from a radio documentary about the North Island main trunk line.