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Kingston Flyer

QueenstownMarch 14

Offer on 'Flyer' declined

A New Zealander living in the United States says he offered to buy the Kingston Flyer for $1.25 million with the aim of returning the rusting historic steam train operation to its former commercial glory.
Offer on 'Flyer' declined
Offer on 'Flyer' declined
QueenstownJuly 29

Kingston Flyer owner warns against appeal

The owner of the Kingston Flyer is urging the public not to give money to an appeal set up to save the mothballed historic steam train operation.
Kingston Flyer owner warns against appeal
Kingston Flyer owner warns against appeal
QueenstownJuly 28

Bid to buy Flyer fails

A bid for $3.6 million to buy the Kingston Flyer vintage steam train operation had raised $1600 through the PledgeMe website by the attempt's deadline on Friday.
Bid to buy Flyer fails
Bid to buy Flyer fails
QueenstownJune 6

No sale: Flyer's future again clouded

The historic Kingston Flyer operation will remain laid up indefinitely unless a buyer stumps up the asking price of $2.5 million, owner David Bryce says.
No sale: Flyer's future again clouded
No sale: Flyer's future again clouded
QueenstownJanuary 14

New twist on wedding train

The Kingston Flyer can still surprise as on Saturday the historic steam train hosted its first civil union marriage, in Kingston.
New twist on wedding train
New twist on wedding train
QueenstownJanuary 6

Kingston Flyer no match for runner

Defending champion Oska Inkster-Baynes recorded a clear win over both the Kingston Flyer vintage steam train and his closest rival, Daniel Balchin, yesterday.
Kingston Flyer no match for runner
Kingston Flyer no match for runner
QueenstownJanuary 4

Flyer steaming off again

More than 60 passengers climbed aboard the Kingston Flyer on a quiet, wind-chilled Kingston morning yesterday.
Flyer steaming off again
Flyer steaming off again
QueenstownDecember 10

Flyer action criticised

Kingston Flyer staff say they were not consulted before the steam train service was suspended on Sunday but were told at a meeting at 3pm on Saturday of the decision to suspend tourist train operations for a month, because of safety concerns.
QueenstownNovember 15

Wedding bells on Flyer

The Kingston Flyer will host not only its first wedding but its first same-sex wedding in January, during a busy summer schedule of events for the vintage passenger steam train.
QueenstownAugust 2

Full steam ahead from next month

The Kingston Flyer will emerge from its winter hibernation at the end of next month, following maintenance which has given it another 50 years of life.
Full steam ahead from next month
Full steam ahead from next month
QueenstownMay 4

Kingston Flyer trust to be formed

Kingston Flyer owner David Bryce (pictured) has announced a trust is to be formed to preserve the historic steam locomotive in perpetuity.
Kingston Flyer trust to be formed
Kingston Flyer trust to be formed
QueenstownApril 12

Weekend raises $5500 for Stroke Foundation

The New Zealand Stroke Foundation received $5500 from the Kingston Flyer recently, after the hugely successful inaugural Kingston Flyer Weekend.
QueenstownMarch 30

First Flyer weekend

The inaugural Kingston Flyer Weekend takes place this weekend.
DunedinMarch 27

High-flyers bound for Duke University

The hazard of Duke is that studying at the university is very expensive.
High-flyers bound for Duke University
High-flyers bound for Duke University
QueenstownMarch 20

Kingston Flyer Weekend soon

The Kingston community will celebrate the return of the historic Kingston Flyer at the end of this month, with the inaugural Kingston Flyer Weekend.
QueenstownDecember 25

Spark from Flyer likely cause of fire

A helicopter douses a blaze which destroyed 3ha to 4ha of vegetation around the railway line about 2km south of Kingston yesterday.
Spark from Flyer likely cause of fire
Spark from Flyer likely cause of fire
QueenstownNovember 13

Passengers just fly into Kingston

Passenger numbers are riding high for the Kingston Flyer since its opening day two weeks ago, with more than 1500 people taking the steam excursion from Kingston to Fairlight.
EditorialNovember 1

Flyer back on tracks

It was, indeed, time for celebration and for hope when the Kingston Flyer's whistle blew again and when the steam and smoke billowed forth. The Flyer's two locomotives are on track again and more than 1000 passengers took the 14km trip from Kingston to Fairlight last weekend to mark the long-awaited return of the vintage train.
Flyer back on tracks
Flyer back on tracks
QueenstownOctober 30

Rescued Flyer back on track - and packed

Queenstown and Southland were on Saturday united in the small township of Kingston, in celebration of the long-awaited return of vintage steam train the Kingston Flyer.
QueenstownOctober 30

Flyer relaunch sets town abuzz

With beer flowing in the Kingston Flyer Tavern and Cafe, the camping ground full to capacity and, of course, the Kingston Flyer back on the tracks, residents say Kingston has been brought back to life.
QueenstownOctober 30

Flying visits

Alongside a rejuvenation of Kingston, the relaunch of the Kingston Flyer is already bringing in more business, with Queenstown's Heli Tours flying trips to the vintage steam train at the weekend.
QueenstownOctober 28

Flying start for 'train boy'

Driving an old steam train might not be a typical 22-year-old's idea of a fun day out, but for the Kingston Flyer's newest crew member the relaunch tomorrow cannot come soon enough.
Flying start for 'train boy'
Flying start for 'train boy'
QueenstownOctober 7

Flyer takes to tracks in earnest

After receiving a rap across the knuckles last week for moving a little too early, the Kingston Flyer's operations team got the train moving along the tracks smoothly yesterday morning.
QueenstownOctober 2

Flyer gets up steam again

The Kingston Flyer's engine blew off two year's worth of steam yesterday as the train's operations team fired it up for the first time since 2009.
Flyer gets up steam again
Flyer gets up steam again
QueenstownSeptember 1

Kingston Flyer offer to put corporate meetings on rails

Corporates will be invited to discuss business, hold meetings and host work functions while travelling 11km on a steam train when the Kingston Flyer gets back on its tracks in October.
Kingston Flyer offer to put corporate meetings on rails
Kingston Flyer offer to put corporate meetings on rails