Ab 608 visits Glenbrook
Photographers shelter from the rain at the beginning of the night photography session
27 October 2014
The rear of Ab 832 and Ww 644 from the depot, with visitor Ab 608 just visible
27 October 2014
A 423 also makes an appearance during the evening
27 October 2014
A 423, Ww 644, Ab 832 and Ab 608 line up at Pukeoware
27 October 2014
Ab 832 and operational sister Ab 608 at Pukeoware
27 October 2014
Ab 608 ran to Glenbrook for photographers to capture the historic visitor under the cover of darkness
27 October 2014
Ab 608 steams away at the end of the line at Glenbrook
27 October 2014
Covering itself with steam, Ab 608 sits under the Glenbrook station building
27 October 2014
Ab 608 shows its Passchendaele plaque
27 October 2014
Closer view of the plaque on Ab 608
27 October 2014
Ab 608 sits next the signal box at Glenbrook, with the rain setting in
27 October 2014
Ab 608 moves to the loop for a clearer view
27 October 2014
The leadlight of Ab 608 cuts through the steam and rain at Glenbrook
27 October 2014
Ab 608 gets under way with the first train of the railfan's day from Victoria Ave, leading a typical branch line goods train
28 October 2014
The exhaust smoke blends into the gloomy sky as Ab 608 departs Victoria Ave
28 October 2014
The train comes around the curve and up the grade
28 October 2014
Ab 608 shortly before passing under Blacks Bridge
28 October 2014
Near Shakespeare Road, Ab 608 covers its train in steam
28 October 2014
Ab 608 heads the goods train past photographers
28 October 2014
Ab 608 sets back to allow De 507 to collect the passengers
28 October 2014
De 507 has its turn at a photo run as it charges past the water tower
28 October 2014
De 507, now with its original NZR number in place of its GVR one, passes the water tower and continues up the line
28 October 2014
Ab 608 has its turn as it climbs the grade to the water tower
28 October 2014
Ab 608 passes the water tower
28 October 2014
Ab 608 charges up the grade
28 October 2014
Ab 608 sets back to take on water
28 October 2014
Ab 608 takes on water
28 October 2014
Steam Inc crew fill Ab 608
28 October 2014
Ab 608 stands prominently next to the water tower
28 October 2014
From rail level, Ab 608 stands out against the grey sky
28 October 2014
Ab 608 appears out of the rain through Morley Road
28 October 2014
With the rain setting in, Ab 608 passes Morley Road
28 October 2014
Ab 608 passes Morley Road station before crossing the road of the same name
28 October 2014
After dropping passengers, De 507 sets back into the loop at Glenbrook
28 October 2014
Ab 608 arrives at Glenbrook with the goods train
28 October 2014
Ab 608 stands at Glenbrook station
28 October 2014
Ab 608 and the rear of De 507's passenger train together at Glenbrook
28 October 2014
Ab 608 waits at Glenbrook
28 October 2014
DL 9072 makes a special appearance, as it leads train 151 through Glenbrook
28 October 2014
Ab 608 makes another false arrival as De 507 watches on
28 October 2014
Ab 608 passes De 507 at Glenbrook
28 October 2014
Ab 608 pulls into the station
28 October 2014
Back at Victoria Ave, Ab 608 pairs up with Ww 644 to make the run from Victoria Ave
28 October 2014
Ab 608 and Ww 644 pass the big tree
28 October 2014
With the nearly hidden Ww 644 making lots of smoke, Ab 608 leads the train
28 October 2014
Ja 1250 steams away quietly at Pukeoware depot
28 October 2014
Coal hopper Q 1463 in the depot at Pukeoware
28 October 2014
Ab 608 and Ww 644 on the grade into Pukeoware
28 October 2014
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