Ja 1271 crosses over one of the bridges south of Awatoto bound for Otane. I had been expecting it to come loco leading so it was a bit if a shame to see the tender headlight comming towards me.
Running slightly ahead of schedule, a matching pair of TranzRail livery locos cross the Waimak River on the Midland Line. Fresh snow, pristine weather and the rapidly approaching Autumn make for a... (more)