In May 1983, the first major public event was held. The "Mayfair" was held and featured the Canterbury Railway Societys Manning Wardle No. 1841 of 1914, and Fowler No. 16246 of 1924 from the Canterbury Steam Preservation Society, along with rakes of LA and LC "high-side" wagons, full of passengers. Shuttles ran from the old Waipara yard to McCaskey Crossing, approx at 2 km peg. Mayfair held in John McCaskey paddock. Photos: Peter Gibson
