Northlander 2012

Now with the sun gone, Ja 1275's bright headlight shines ahead as a lamppost shines through steam coming out of the top

11 February 2012

A lamppost shines through steam coming out of Ja 1275

11 February 2012

A split fuel line on AG 55 resulted in the train's six carriages plunging into darkness, and what was left of the aircon also disappearing. AO 60 had emergency lights spasmodically, A 56180 had no lights at all and the other four carriages had emergency lights

11 February 2012

Emergency lights in A 2234 allowed passengers to see, but the carriage was still very dark. Passengers in A 56180 were in total darkness

11 February 2012

DC 4922 paced the Northlander from Baldwin Ave to Morningside, taking advantage of the bi-di signalling

11 February 2012

Returning to Ellerslie 2 hours late due to numerous delays, and with the crew exceeding their maximum hours, Ja 1275 makes the final dash to Otahuhu from Ellerslie

11 February 2012