# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ? MATARIKI SHUNTER RUNNING DAY & OFFICIAL UNVEILING! ?✨
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? ???????? ??????? ??????? ??? & ???????? ?????????! ?✨

Mark your calendars! Celebrate Matariki with an extra special milestone at the Pleasant Point Museum and Railway on Sunday, 12th of July, 2026.

Not only are we running our fantastic diesel locomotive Tr880, but this day marks its official unveiling! We are honoured to announce that local MP James Meager will be joining us for the celebrations and will be cutting the ribbon to officially welcome Tr880 into our service.

Bring the whole family along to witness a piece of local history and enjoy a wonderful winter day out on the rails.

? Event Schedule & Details:
- Gates Open & Running Times: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Official Ribbon Cutting: 11:30 AM with MP James Meager ✂️?
- Location: Pleasant Point Museum and Railway

Whether you're a die-hard rail enthusiast or looking for a memorable family day out to mark Matariki, we can't wait to celebrate this huge moment with you.

Spread the word, tag your friends, and we'll see you at the station! ?

#pleasantpointrailway #Matariki #tr880 #officialunveiling #jamesmeager #runningday #familyfun #NewZealandHistory
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/matariki-shunter-running-day-and-official-unveiling/200030283924926
- **Event Categories**: calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Timaru
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Pleasant Point Museum and Railway
- **lat**: -44.26111111
- **long**: 171.13111111
- **full address**: Pleasant Point Museum and Railway, Pleasant Point, New Zealand, Timaru

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ? MATARIKI SHUNTER RUNNING DAY & OFFICIAL UNVEILING! ?✨ being held?
  - **A:** ? MATARIKI SHUNTER RUNNING DAY & OFFICIAL UNVEILING! ?✨ takes place on Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Pleasant Point Museum and Railway, Pleasant Point, New Zealand, Timaru.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ? MATARIKI SHUNTER RUNNING DAY & OFFICIAL UNVEILING! ?✨?
  - **A:** ? MATARIKI SHUNTER RUNNING DAY & OFFICIAL UNVEILING! ?✨ is organized by Pleasant Point Museum & Railway.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** ? MATARIKI SHUNTER RUNNING DAY & OFFICIAL UNVEILING! ?✨ is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Timaru, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If ? MATARIKI SHUNTER RUNNING DAY & OFFICIAL UNVEILING! ?✨ sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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