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What could pass for a Tranz Scenic ad as the train slowly passes through Hukapapa, with Mt Ruapehu in the background
23 August 2014
Cows run from the train
23 August 2014
With the sun getting lower, Ja 1275 passes through Owhango
23 August 2014
The train shining through Ohaupo
23 August 2014
The small train is dominated by the large landscape through Piriaka
23 August 2014
Ja 1275 passes through Piriaka
23 August 2014
Ja 1275 rounds the numerous curves at Piriaka
23 August 2014
The train crosses the Mananui bridge near Taumarunui
23 August 2014
At Taumarunui, DC 4300 had just arrived to take the train to Hamilton
23 August 2014
DC 4300 catches the last of the sun while waiting for Ja 1275 to be turned
23 August 2014
Ja 1275 heads for the turntable
23 August 2014
The two locomotives side by side at Taumarunui
23 August 2014
Ja 1275 sits on the turntable at Taumarunui
23 August 2014
The locomotive is turned for the trip back to Auckland, with light fading
23 August 2014
Ja 1275 heads off the turntable
23 August 2014
Ja 1275 meets DC 4300 again
23 August 2014
DC 4300 moves off for its turn on the turntable
23 August 2014
DC 4300 moves onto the turntable, rarely used by KiwiRail locomotives
23 August 2014
DC 4300 spins around
23 August 2014
With a faint sunset in the background, DC 4300 sits on the turntable
23 August 2014
After turning, DC 4300 will lead the train to Hamilton under the cover of darkness, where Ja 1275 will complete the journey to Ellerslie, arriving after midnight
23 August 2014
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