Historic AB 608 “Passchendaele” Steam Fly-Past as the 'Marlborough Flyer'

Experience a pulse-quickening moment of steam power: AB 608 “Passchendaele” hurtles past in a breathtaking Marlborough Flyer flyby. Hit play to feel the history under full steam.

AB 608 “Passchendaele” — the AB-class Pacific steam locomotive affectionately dubbed the 'Marlborough Flyer' was built at Addington Workshops in 1915 and named in 1925 to honour New Zealand Railways staff who fell in World War I, AB 608 blends rich heritage with timeless steam performance.

This short captures the raw power and elegant motion of AB 608 -- watch the tell-tale hissing of steam, rhythmic rolling wheels, and gleaming side rods of this class-leading locomotive as it cruises past in cinematic fashion.

Today, AB 608 continues to thrill rail enthusiasts, appearing on special runs like the Marlborough Flyer, giving viewers a glimpse into New Zealand’s steam legacy wrapped in powerful, fast-moving visuals. Join us for this short but captivating “flyby” glimpse of steam heritage on the Marlborough Flyer—where history, engineering, and motion collide.
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