Flying visits
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.
Kingston Flyer
Flyer relaunch sets town abuzz
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.
Flying start for 'train boy'
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.
Flyer takes to tracks in earnest
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.
Flyer gets up steam again
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.
Kingston Flyer offer to put corporate meetings on rails
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.
Flyer firing up for late October start
Flyer firing up for late October start
The Kingston Flyer's whistle will be heard on the Kingston to Fairlight railway by the end of October, according to owner David Bryce, who will be meeting the new operations team today.
Return of the Flyer
Return of the Flyer
Newly-appointed Kingston Flyer operations manager Russell Glendinning is delighted the historic steam train will be back in service by mid-October, and hopes it will boost local businesses.
Kingston Flyer set for October return
Kingston Flyer set for October return
The Kingston Flyer is back on track.
'Flyer' still in limbo
'Flyer' still in limbo
A meeting in Dunedin yesterday between Land Transport New Zealand and parties involved with the Kingston Flyer has resulted in the train's future being left in limbo for a little longer.
Future of Kingston Flyer may be resolved after meetings this week
Future of Kingston Flyer may be resolved after meetings this week
The future of the historic Kingston Flyer steam train may be known this week as meetings take place in Dunedin this morning with rail regulators of Land Transport New Zealand (LTNZ).
US interest still in Flyer
US interest still in Flyer
A possible buyer of the Kingston Flyer is "keeping a close eye" on developments as negotiations continue between Kingston Development Ltd and finance company Prudential Mortgage.
Kingston Flyer sale still being negotiated
Kingston Flyer sale still being negotiated
The Kingston Flyer tourist train may be back on the market after the pending sale reportedly stalled because of a disagreement over land.
Secrecy still surrounds sale of Kingston Flyer
Secrecy still surrounds sale of Kingston Flyer
The sale of the Kingston Flyer appears to be edging closer to fruition - and perhaps the announcement of the new owner - with veteran manager of the vintage railway Russell Glendinning in Wellington yesterday acquiring operating licences from the New Zealand Transport Authority.
Railmark still committed despite losing bid for Flyer
Railmark still committed despite losing bid for Flyer
While the reported sale of the mothballed Kingston Flyer to another buyer has put a damper on United States rail consortium Railmark's ambitious plans for a Queenstown-based tourism hub, it has not dented its commitment to other New Zealand rail projects.
Historic train for auction
Historic train for auction
Mortgagees have listed the historic Kingston Flyer steam locomotive including passenger cars, a station and a tavern for sale on an online auction site.
Consortium close to deal on Flyer
Consortium close to deal on Flyer
The chief executive of Railmark - a United States-based global rail consortium interested in buying the mothballed Kingston Flyer - says he can take the 126-year-old vintage steam train "to the next level".
Ownership fears for Flyer
Ownership fears for Flyer
A lobbyist trying to rally political support to buy the 125-year-old Kingston Flyer vintage steam train is worried it will end up in the hands of foreign owners who are trying to "sidestep" Overseas Investment Office regulations.
Future of tavern hangs in balance
Future of tavern hangs in balance
The future of the Kingston Tavern remains unclear, as the township's pub is tied up in the receivership of the Kingston Flyer operation.
No acceptable tenders for Kingston Flyer
No acceptable tenders for Kingston Flyer
Seven months after it was put up for sale by international tender, the Kingston Flyer steam train still has no buyer.