1275 was built by North British, Glasgow and was in service from 1952 to 1967. After restoration 1275 returned to main line in 2004. The train participated in a memorial honoring the efforts of t... (more)

A vintage train charter approaches Ross Hill tunnel (no. 7) en-route to Whangarei. Rumour has it that this could be the last passenger train allowed on this rustic and scenic route. The line passe... (more)

The Northern Explorer commenced the Auckland - Wellington run in 2012 and is affectionately known as "Dora" by rail workers and fans. The popularity of this train and the the other Sceni... (more)

DC locomotives (EMD G22AR) 4260 and 4323 assist 7173 on train 126 about to enter tunnel 3 (Tahekeroa) The train will pass through another 10 tunnels on the 200 km long line to Whangarei, most nort... (more)

The Northern Explorer crosses Hobson Bay as it approaches the destination of Auckland's Strand station. Diesel trains are no longer allowed to berth at Auckland Transport's Britomart station. The... (more)

The DL class were built to KiwiRail specifications by CNR Dalian, China from 2010 to 2014. Another 15 or 16 locomotives are being placed on order for delivery in 2018. The MetroPort trains run vir... (more)

9498 leads 9141 on a Wellington bound manifest train. The DL class were built to KiwiRail specifications by CNR Dalian, China from 2010 to 2014. Another 15 or 16 locomotives are being placed on or... (more)

The DFT class were rebuilt in 1990s from original DF class introduced from 1979 and currently all DFT class units are being rebuilt as DFB (equipped with BrightStar.) Assisting on this train to Wh... (more)

The DL class were built to KiwiRail specifications by CNR Dalian, China from 2010 to 2014. Another 15 or 16 locomotives are being placed on order for delivery in 2018. 4260 is a DC class EMD G22Ar... (more)

7335 was last of its class in service with Tranz Rail blue livery. Now withdrawn, rumor is that it might be resurrected in spite of heavy repairs needed to cab. Hutt workshops can make these locom... (more)

Ex Auckland Transport leased DC leads 4605 and DL 9095 on a late running MetroPort train from Tauranga. These trains run around the clock to an inland port in Auckland and are almost exclusively h... (more)

Steam Inc vintage train on charter run to Whangarei is headed by Da 1431. The 200Km line through rustic and rugged countryside has been threatened with closure for years and rumor has this as prob... (more)

Steam Inc vintage train on charter run to Whangarei is headed by Da 1431. The 200Km line through rustic and rugged countryside has been threatened with closure for years and rumor has this as prob... (more)

Vintage train from Steam Inc depot at Paekakariki (near Wellington) arrives at Taihape. 608 was built in 1915 and was dedicated as a War Memorial in 1925 in remembrance of hundreds of railwaymen w... (more)

Vintage train from Steam Inc depot at Paekakariki (near Wellington) passes through Mangaweka bound for Taihape. 608 was built in 1915 and was dedicated as a War Memorial in 1925 in remembrance of ... (more)