5 Jun 2024

Thieves target Manawatu volunteer group

From Nights, 10:30 pm on 5 June 2024

Members of a volunteer railway club in Manawatu have been left baffled after thieves nabbed a large sign from their base in Palmerston North.

The red and gold sign belongs to the Palmerston North Esplanade Scenic Railway and was discovered missing on Saturday morning.

Club President, Bernard Watson joins Emile Donovan.

The Esplanade Scenic Railway was established in 1969 and travels through native bush and secluded areas of the Victoria  Esplanade in Palmerston North.

The Esplanade Scenic Railway was established in 1969 and travels through native bush and secluded areas of the Victoria Esplanade in Palmerston North. Photo: Supplied/Esplanade Scenic Railway