Down the NIMT

Travelling down the NIMT all the way to Wellington
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Starting local, we see DXB 5137, wearing its unique livery, snaking through the curves at Mercer with train MP5

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The train crosses oncoming traffic at Mercer

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Shortly afterwards, DFB 7158 leads train 128 across Oram Road

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A closer view of DFB 7158

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At Huntly, DXB 5137 shows its unique livery in front of train MP5

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The train again heads past traffic

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Slightly off-course, DXB 5114 passes through Claudelands with train 348

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EF 30007 and EF 30249 lead EF 30042, EF 30105 and train 234 through Okahukura. Only the leading two locomotives were in power

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The four locomotives at a slightly more traditional angle

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The train passes the junction of the Stratford Okahukura Line, which has been out of use since 2009

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The mothballed SOL junction

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The road-rail bridge near the end of the SOL

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The NIMT in the background and the SOL in the foreground

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Taumarunui station building, unfortunately trains no longer stop here

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A model of the Raurimu Spiral in the Taumarunui station building

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The top of the spiral

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The bottom of the spiral

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The disused dock platform at Taumarunui

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The NIMT passing through Puriaka

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A different view at Puriaka

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The bridge near Manson's Siding

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National Park yard, looking south

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National Park station, with Mt Ruapehu in the background

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Makatote Viaduct at sunset

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