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NZ RailAction
New Zealand
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NZ RailAction, based in the South Island, covers items related to the New Zealand railway scene across the country, from KiwiRail to heritage rail operations, both on privately owned heritage railways and on the national network.
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Ja 1271 Crossing Hapuku River, Kaikoura (HD)
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On Saturday 6th April 2024, Steam Incorporated's Ja 1271 hauled Pounamu Tourism Group's 'The Whale Train' with Da 1431/DA 345 on the rear between Kaikoura & Wharanui along the Main North Line. The train is seen crossing the unique arched bridge over the Hapuku River north of the township of Kaikoura, a rarely captured location for rail photography & videography along the MNL between Christchurc...
Ja 1271 & DA 345 | The Whale Train - April 2024 (HD)
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During late March/early April 2024, Steam Incorporated & Pounamu Tourism Group ran a series of day and weekend steam & heritage diesel excursion trains, from either Picton/Blenheim to Kaikoura/Christchurch & return, titled 'The Whale Train'. With Ab 608 back home in Paekakariki, after a short stint hauling The Marlborough Flyer for 2023/2024, Ja 1271 was brought south across Cook Strait to haul...
DA 345 | EMD Power in Canterbury - Easter 2024 (HD)
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During Easter 2024, Steam Incorporated's Da 1431 now in its more modern TMS guise as 'DA 345', hauled another series of South Island excursion trains with Pounamu Tourism Group. On Good Friday, it took part in hauling the southbound leg of 'The Whale Train' from Picton to Christchurch, which we capture at the Weka Pass Railway's depot in Waipara with Di 1102 & De 512 from the Diesel Traction Gr...
NZR DIESEL MAGIC - DA 345 passing De 512 & Di 1102 (HD)
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On Friday 29th March 2024, Steam Incorporated's Da 1431, guised as TMS DA 345 rushes past the Weka Pass Railway depot in Waipara, with the Diesel Traction Group's Di 1102 & De 512 idling away on show as the DA heads a 'Whale Train' excursion from Picton to Christchurch.
Rm 31 | South Island Rail Tour - March 2024 (HD)
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During March 2024, the Pahiatua Railcar Society in conjunction with Australian tour company, named Insights Tours, ran a rail tour across the South Island with standard railcar Rm 31 'Tokomaru'. This was the very first time in New Zealand railway history that a standard railcar has travelled over the South Island rail network, as they operated in the North Island during NZR service. Rm 31 trave...
KiwiRail Trains in the Southern Alps - Summer 2024 (HD)
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During Summer 2024, we have a brief look at some of KiwiRail's Midland Line services in the heart of the Southern Alps. First off, we see the TranzAlpine express heading westbound between Craigieburn & Cass before watching an eastbound coal train climbing the Cass Bank. Lastly, we watch another east bound coal train, this time climbing the 1 in 33 grade from Otira to Arthur's Pass up to the Oti...
Da 1431: The Mountaineer Train Tour - Summer 2024 (HD)
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During Summer 2024, Steam Incorporated & Pounamu Tourism Group teamed up for another new heritage train experience in the South Island. Marketed as 'The Mountaineer', the train journey travels from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass over the Midland Line, known as the world famous TranzAlpine Express route. Da 1431, a 1957 built heritage diesel electric locomotive hauled a fleet of vintage wooden ca...
The Whale Train: Main North Line Heritage Train - Summer 2024 (HD)
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During January 26th - 29th & February 2nd - 5th 2024, Steam Incorporated & Pounamu Tourism Group operated their first 'Whale Train' excursions, a new heritage rail adventure along the Main North Line from Picton down to Christchurch & return. Running 348km's in either direction, a decent amount of distance follows the Pacific Ocean with spectacular sea views from the railway. Hauling the train ...
Dg 770 & Di 1102: Weka Pass Railway - January 2024 (HD)
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The Weka Pass Railway is one of New Zealand's most popular heritage railways, operating a handful of English Electric built diesel locomotives either owned by the society, or by the Diesel Traction Group Inc. On Sunday 21st January 2024, we take a look at the railway's recently repainted Dg 770, in tandem with Di 1102, on loan from the DTG operating passenger trains up the scenic North Canterbu...
Dj 1210 on Train 939 & Other KiwiRail Services (HD)
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On Sunday 26th November 2023, we follow KiwiRail train 939 from Templeton to just south of Ashburton along the Main South Line. Coupled to the train loco's was Dunedin Railways' Dj 1210, which was returning home after spending a week in Christchurch for wheel lathe attention. Before 939's departure, we captured a couple of other Sunday KiwiRail services which were train 827 conveying a fresh se...
A 428: Last Month in Steam - July 2023 (HD)
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July 2023, marked an emotional & special time for North Canterbury's Weka Pass Railway, being the last month of steam locomotive A 428 in operation, prior to an upcoming major overhaul. Having been first restored by WPR volunteers in August 1993, the 114 year old engine has done 30 years of service in preservation for the railway! This 30 minute presentation takes a look at A 428's last days in...
KiwiRail's Main North Line - April 2023 (HD)
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During April 2023, we take a brief look at KiwiRail's freight and passenger services along the Main North Line between Christchurch & Picton. All footage was taken on Friday 14th April & Wednesday 26th April 2023, enjoy!
Da 1431 & Ab 608: North to Kaikoura - April 2023 (HD)
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On Wednesday 26th April 2023, Steam Incorporated ran Pounamu Tourism Group's Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer from Christchurch to Kaikoura, on the way north towards Marlborough. Da 1431 hauled the train for this segment of the tour, picking up Ab 608 at Waipara, the home of the Weka Pass Railway en-route, from where it would be towed in light steam. The train would then carry on to Blenheim & Picto...
Ab 608: Weka Pass Railway Goods Train - April 2023 (HD)
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On Anzac Day - Tuesday 25th April 2023, Steam Incorporated’s Ab 608 was lit up at Waipara, during its layover at the Weka Pass Railway, to be turned at Waikari prior to returning north on rail tour duties, with Pounamu Tourism Group. Whist the Ab was in steam on the railway, the opportunity was taken to hold a special day for Weka Pass Railway volunteers. As a result, some goods wagons and a gu...
Da 1431: Christchurch Rail Experiences - April 2023 (HD)
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Da 1431: Christchurch Rail Experiences - April 2023 (HD)
Ab 608 & Da 1431: South to Christchurch - April 2023 (HD)
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Ab 608 & Da 1431: South to Christchurch - April 2023 (HD)
De 512 on the Weka Pass Railway - March 2023 (HD)
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De 512 on the Weka Pass Railway - March 2023 (HD)
NZ RailAction - 10 Year Anniversary! (HD)
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NZ RailAction - 10 Year Anniversary! (HD)
An insight to the Diesel Traction Group Incorporated - 2022 (HD)
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An insight to the Diesel Traction Group Incorporated - 2022 (HD)
Ab 608 & Da's 1410 & 1431 - Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer 2022 (HD)
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Ab 608 & Da's 1410 & 1431 - Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer 2022 (HD)
Ja 1271: Big City Steam - October 2022 (HD)
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Ja 1271: Big City Steam - October 2022 (HD)
Smoke, Steam & Thunder - Ja 1271 at Parnell Tunnel! (HD)
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Smoke, Steam & Thunder - Ja 1271 at Parnell Tunnel! (HD)
A 428 on the Weka Pass Railway - 2022 (HD)
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A 428 on the Weka Pass Railway - 2022 (HD)
KiwiRail's DL class on the NIMT - August 2022 (HD)
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KiwiRail's DL class on the NIMT - August 2022 (HD)
DBR 1254 & Da's 1410 & 1431 - MOUNTAIN THUNDER (HD)
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DBR 1254 & Da's 1410 & 1431 - MOUNTAIN THUNDER (HD)
Steam Incorporated - 50th Anniversary Excursions (HD)
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Steam Incorporated - 50th Anniversary Excursions (HD)
Da's 1410 & 1431 - Summer Spiral Limited 2022 (HD)
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Da's 1410 & 1431 - Summer Spiral Limited 2022 (HD)
DSC Locomotives on KiwiRail Train 939 - November 2021 (HD)
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DSC Locomotives on KiwiRail Train 939 - November 2021 (HD)
I was a child in Linden, Wellington in the 1960s and 70s and loved riding these. They were always warm in winter and thought the doors were magic!
The South Island is the perfect location for these sorts of videos. I bet they would be hugely popular with train enthusiasts around the world, if they get discovered.
We used to build our own trains until Neo-Liberalism destroyed our industry. We wouldn't even give priority to locally built trains when they were the best value for money. The tender has to always go to the cheapest bid, not the best value for money, plus other flow on benefits from having trains built here.
Very nice video which must have taken a lot of work
10+5=15
The video brings back memories of the stunning scenery of the Southern Alps, I travelled the Tranzalpine in 2010, not behind steam but a regular service. With steam it's all that more spectacular, the loud thrash as the regulator is opened and the screaming whistle. The echo of the whistle at Arthur's Pass was wild. I guess footage was shot at a couple of trips? as the train composition changes during the film. Mainline Steam has now vacated the depot at Whitefield and are in the proces of moving to Springfield.
Hehe imagine this for the morning commuters
What horns is that? 0:24 2:20
Shave and a Haicuts 1:11 3:41
That of japanese bullet train horn at DSG locomotive 3:25
A very good introduction video to the DTG. I visited Ferrymead back on holiday in 2010 and met the young man who did get 511 back running later, he invited us to have a look around in the depot and explained things to us. I live in the Netherlands so on the opposite side of the sphere we are on and thus a bit far away, but in case I was a resident of Canterbury I would join the DTG as a volunteer no doubt.
Great Video, second watch! why since this excursion NZR has insisted on diesel loco assistance, thanks for sharing
In the US they say:Freight Train I interesting huh?
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Tanks for all who keep this beautiful old technique alive. and all who show us.
Thank you very much for bringing us this very interesting video presentation which is very much appreciated.
Sound mix is all wrong. Turn the music down.
Thank you for sharing
How to get flat spots... leave the hand brake on :D...
Só faltou você vira a câmera na hora que o trem for passando pra as pessoas que estão do outro lado ver ok.
Very nice man. good to see the Ja down here again, I was able to see her on ANZAC day and on Friday last week when she ran her last Excursion down here which was really cool to see. First time in 9 years that I have seen steam running under its own power on the mainline down here :D
Fabulous Video, I love JA1271, a wonderful machine with a majic story, thanks for sharing
HHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK! - (The Romanian Red Passenger Subway Train's Kenzwanes To Deukanaroku Express's Final Loud Horn Before It Drives Off The Poolburn Viaduct To It's Death)
Ja THRASH 😊
Diesel thrashing
Yehhhh!!! 🔥🔥🔥
That would've been cool to chase. Great vid!
Great vid!!
Cheers mate! 😌
Is that Geoff Mackley @9:05 ?
Epic I love 0:47 trains
It sounds so good!
was cool seeing her again and in her new look. cant wait to see your stuff of 1271 :D
yeah DA 1431 sounds bad ass.
Damn that sounds good. :D
Excellent quality images--crisp and bright.I didn't often travel by railcar.. Dun>>Alex, Dun>> Mt Allan.. return trip to Ch'ch in May 1972. 30 seconds of Otago Harbour and coming into The Station would have been expected.....
I own the English Electric works model of the DG. The works model of the DF is in the UK's National Railway Museum. Both commisioned by EE from Clarkson of York.
In the early 1950 I remember these Rail cars traveling through Matawhero Railway Station, where my father was the last station master there, to Gisbourne and return. I still remember the first 88 seater coming through and shortly after taking over the route. All the 88 seaters where installed on the tracks the same way around untill a special trip was done. I think it was RM2. It was from Wellington, up the east coast to Woodville, to the main trunk line at Parlmerston North and returned on the main trunk to Wellington. I still remember her coming through the first time as the wrong way around rail car. Thank you for awaking some old memory's.
NZ trains = like. Historic railcar = double-like
This brought back memories of May School Holidays. For many years, in 1960s, we travelled from Blenheim to Kaikoura (father drove down later, so returned by car) for a two week holiday. To alleviate any boredom and keep we children (3), quietly active, we received a small wrapped gift at each station we stopped (usually a small corgi toy or book, reading and colouring), there were at least a dozen I recall mostly small rural stops and sometimes no buildings at all, just a sign, but it was a joy. Mostly stayed at Esplanade Motels and later the Blue Pacific Hotel (they rang a large gong for meals). Many thanks. Sad to not see any interior images or apparent passengers, as your car looks empty, so sad!! (Ooops, people seen aboard at Waikari)... Not much, if any, footage from south of Christchurch, like at the magnificent Dunedin Railway Station, just restored/cleaned!! Take care & stay safe. 💜💜 NB: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NZR_RM_class_(88_seater)
Used to travel in these from Wairoa to Wellington, awesome to ride in sad they're gone,I know, there's on in Pahiatua that doe's rides to Masterton I presume or Wellington
Some scenes on board would have been nice!
Its a shame you didnt post footage of Palmerston to Port Chalmers. I still enjoyed your post. thanks.
Hawera to Wellington - many return trips on Tokomaru and sister railcars in the late 1950s until they were withdrawn from the service. Refreshment stop at Palmerston North. They were always a better, more comfortable trip than the NZR Road Services buses on that route.
As a boy around 1943 I would travel in these Railcars from Napier to Wairoa for holidays. I loved the Streamline look of them and that added to the excitement of going somewhere.
... the lil red engine that COULD. a lost world of branch line and wanderlust. Life was better fifty sixty seventy year ago. We had less, but more,,,
The red & silver colour of RM-31 looks simply awesome & with various scenic backgrounds just confirms beyound all doubt that NZ has some simply "out of this world" scenery!! Correct me, I was aware that this class of railcar was built in the Lower Hutt NZR workshops but were they actually designed in England?? Appreciate any info thank you!!
The tin can hits different 2:50
Filming who was on the camera why didnt you follow the Railcar as like a real film keep the camera rolling as it went past you can on rolling, not just as object in the middle of each shot you keep the camera moving dont stop keep it moving as the Railcar pasts on keep the camera rolling do get my idea. Excellent shots but keep the camera rolling don't just stop it and move to your next shot.
Good old horn off that must of been cool to have done
Great Video, my favourite railcar in my favourite part of NZ, thanks for sharing