Tranz Metro service from Upper Hutt to Masterton is at the edge of the urban area climbing towards Rimutaka Tunnel (at 8.5Km NZ's second longest.)

Mixed manifest train from Wellington to Auckland emerges from tunnel 6. The lead locomotive is in old Tranz Rail livery but DX 5137 and 30 class electric being towed to Palmerston North have new ... (more)

Mixed manifest train from Wellington to Auckland emerges from Tawa 2 tunnel, the longest on the Main Trunk at over 4Km long. NZ's capital abounds in tunnels on both rail and road routes.

Tranz Metro runs trains from Masterton through Wairarapa and the 8.5Km long Rimutaka Tunnel to Wellington. The 1540 train from Masterton is seen along the harborside near Petone.

Mixed manifest train from Palmerston North to Napier passes through Woodville station. This is a junction with a ballon loop for trains to access the Wairarapa line to Wellington via the Rimutaka ... (more)

Mixed manifest train bound for the port at Mt Maunganui crosses the Whakatao Stream immediately after exiting the nearly 9Km long Kaimai Tunnel. Ferns (particularly the Silver Fern) are a feature ... (more)

Another load of logs from Wellsford and wood chips from Portland descends through western suburbs of Auckland. At Westfield all will be attached to southbound train - probably destined for Taurang... (more)

An empty Auckland Transport (formerly MAXX) commuter train returning to Westfield speeds through Orakei. The line crosses Hobson Bay then Orakei basin on causeways and bridges and is used by East... (more)

Mainline Steam Main Trunk Trekker from Auckland to National Park skirts rock formations typical of the area. The line climbs at mostly 2% for about 30Km from Te Kuiti to Parootarao Tunnel and cros... (more)

The Centenary of the North Island Main Trunk line between Auckland and Wellington was marked with special events using many different locomotives to represent each era. A steam special from Palm... (more)

The Overlander from Auckland to Wellington crosses the 55m high Toi Toi Viaduct. There was still snow in the station nearby at Waiouru this day after a late snow storm a few days prior.

Mixed manifest train from Wellington to Auckland has just descended the 2.5% grade of Raurimu Spiral. This is about half way along the 675Km long North Island Main Trunk. The central section from... (more)

A shunt from Westfield to the Port of Auckland approaches Orakei on the causeway across Orakei basin. The basin is volcanic in origin and is popular for water skiing.

Steam Incorporated's Ja 1271 joined with Glenbrook Vintage Railway's Ja 1250 to run an excursion from Waiuku to Hamilton. The train is seen leaving Victoria Avenue on a 2% grade.

Steam Incorporated provided a steam train for the City of Tauranga Jazz Festival which featured a jazz band onboard. The train is near Omokoroa on the return to Wellington. Diesels were waiting ... (more)