Kingston Flyer

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THE KINGSTON FLYER (R4x32) 4C set Noeline O'Connor Happy to Meet

1- 8 1L followed by 2L+3L+4L dance across top of set, down behind Men, across the bottom and back to places
9-16 Men repeat above Fig
17-24 1s lead down the middle and back to top
25-32 1s cast to 4th place while 2s+3s+4s step up on bars 27-28, 1s turn RH

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The Kingston Flyer is a heritage steam train operating in the South Island of New Zealand, near the town of Kingston at the southern end of Lake Wakatipu. It runs on a 14-kilometre stretch of restored railway line between Kingston and Fairlight, originally part of the Kingston Branch.

The service began in the late 19th century as a passenger express train connecting Kingston with towns such as Gore and Invercargill, and occasionally Dunedin. Operated by the New Zealand Railways Department, it served the region until 1957. In 1971, the Kingston Flyer was revived as a heritage tourist attraction, using AB-class steam locomotives and vintage wooden carriages. The train became a popular draw, offering daily trips during the summer months.

Over the years, the Kingston Flyer experienced several periods of operation and closure due to financial and ownership changes. After a hiatus, the service resumed on 18 September 2022, continuing to offer scenic journeys between Kingston and Fairlight. The train is currently powered by the AB 795 steam locomotive, built in 1927.

Today, the Kingston Flyer remains a significant piece of New Zealand's railway heritage, providing visitors with a historical experience of early 20th-century steam travel in a picturesque setting.

The Kingston Flyer Approaching Fairlight Terminus, Garston, New Zealand, 2004

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