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All aboard! The suburban section hiding a miniature railway
Over the last 11 years, Ian Jones has painstakingly recreated a fully functional miniature railway on his section.
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A unique Whanganui property is for sale, featuring a miniature railway built by owner Ian Jones. Over 11 years, he transformed the 759m² Castlecliff section with:
- 370 metres of track
- 10 tunnels and two bridges
- An electric locomotive
The project began after an accidental Trade Me purchase. The property also includes a permanent house bus with full amenities. Due to health reasons, this one-of-a-kind section is now listed with Property Brokers Whanganui.
Calling into the station.
There are 10 tunnels.
There's a boardwalk through the mature trees.
There’s a log burner to warm up winters.
The house bus can be used as a bach.
It's been a lifelong hobby for Jones.
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