Erection of catenary masts on the Manukau Branch which opened in April 2012 at a cost of around $50 million. It is the first new line built in Auckland since 1930. It is a mere 1.6 miles (2.5Km)... (more)
The last few miles of the 680Km/420 mile Northern Explorer journey from Wellington are along Auckland's waterfront. Auckland is known as the city of sails, reputed to have more yachts per person ... (more)
Auckland Transport train from Britomart terminal climbs towards Parnell Tunnel and Newmarket where the Southern and Western Lines diverge. The tower in background is part of Sky Casino and is the... (more)
Northern Explorer heads north through Manakau (between Otaki and Levin.) The train will take over 10 hours to reach Auckland. The award winning train was built by Hillside Workshops Dunedin and st... (more)
Auckland Transport (formerly MAXX) service to Papakura leaving the Purewa Tunnel near Glen Innes. The diesel hauled trains will soon be relatively rare when the electric trains being built in Spai... (more)
Auckland Transport (formerly MAXX) service to Papakura departing Papatoetoe in the southern suburbs. The diesel hauled trains will soon be relatively rare when the electric trains being built in ... (more)
Auckland Transport service to Papakura passes the mural near Puhinui in the suburbs of South Auckland. This intricate mural depicts 4-6-4T loco at Papatoetoe station. The station depot was relocat... (more)
