Matariki at GVR

Ww 480 takes on the identity of Taiki the Tank Engine for Matariki

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After dark, Ww 480 with a face runs around its train at Victoria Ave. The train services were put on during the afternoon and into the evening for a Matariki festival held by a nearby cafe

26 June 2021

After Ww 480 has run around, DBR 1254 re-enters the loop with the water tank. DBR 1254's job is to move the tank out of the way when Ww 480 needs to run around, as Victoria Ave does not have any other sidings

26 June 2021

Sitting under the moon. DBR 1254 sits on the loop at Victoria Ave while Ww 480 runs to Pukeoware

26 June 2021

Ww 480 arrives back at Victoria Ave, shortly before running the last train for the night. Matariki celebrates the Māori New Year, and will also become a public holday from 2022

26 June 2021

Ww 480 sits at the platform at Victoria Ave, shortly before running the last train of the night

26 June 2021

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