Christmas Lights - Trains at Night 2022

Electrification works also encompassed part of the Mission Bush Branch, despite no regular passenger trains using the branch. Heights Road level crossing has received barrier arms, the first crossing on the branch to do so

2 November 2022

At the south end of the train, DBR 1295 once again takes charge on a run to Pukeoware and return. The train sits next to a decorated signal box and station, with food stalls across the tracks

11 December 2022

DBR 1295 sits at Glenbrook with Christmas lights on display

11 December 2022

At the north end of the train, Ww 644 leads the northbound trains back into Glenbrook, seen here passing the signal box. As the train features 9 carriages, DBR 1295 assists the train by pushing from the rear up the grade

11 December 2022

DBR 1295 sits at Glenbrook waiting for a signal to depart

11 December 2022

After dark, the train and station shine with Christmas lights

11 December 2022

With the jigger shed and signal posts also lit up, DBR 1295 and Ww 644 sit at the platform while passengers are loaded

11 December 2022

The lit up train waits at the platform for its next load of passengers

11 December 2022

The 9-car train departs Glenbrook on an after-dark run to Pukeoware, with DBR 1295 leading and Ww 644 trailing

11 December 2022

The Glenbrook station building lit up with Christmas lights and decorations

11 December 2022