An unusual lash up of Mainline Steam's Jb 1236 and DJ 1229 with 7213 and 7049 to add color and the power to get the train back to Plimmerton depot without a relief crew for the steam locomotive. 1... (more)
The Northern Explorer from Wellington makes a scenic entrance to Auckland minutes before arrival at the Strand at the end of the 420-mile trip from the capital. Volcanic Rangitoto Island beyond th... (more)
EF 30059 leads 30203 and DL 9020 on a northbound train from Palmerston North climbing away from the Rangitikei River. The section of line between Hamilton and Palmerston North was electrified at 2... (more)
The DF class were built by EMD in Canada and entered service in 1979 with most of the class rebuilt a second time in the last few years. The Northern Exlporer is crossing Hobson Bay, just a few mi... (more)
DFB 7322 assists 7267 on a train of dairy products from the Fonterra factory near Hawera. The line north of Whanganui abounds in 1 in 35 or 3% grades with tight curves making it one of the most te... (more)