Otorohanga Steamfest

Ja 1275 reverses into Otorohanga station, ready to board passengers for the Great Train Race

20 August 2017

Ja 1275 reverses into Otorohanga

20 August 2017

One of the Motel T Fords taking part in the race drives past on the main road shortly before Ja 1275 thunders past

20 August 2017

Ja 1275 puts on a show departing Otorohanga up the grade. The locomotive has received a name, Julie Anne, and now has nameplates fitted to the side

20 August 2017

Ja 1275 thunders over the bridge out of Otorohanga

20 August 2017

A Model T Ford waits at the Te Kumi Station Road crossing, with Ja 1275 waiting nearby

20 August 2017

With permission of KiwiRail crews, the vintage cars cross the tracks towards Te Kuiti Airport, where the trophy waits

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Ja 1275's fireman climbs out of the cab to grab the trophy

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Fireman Richard Norton runs back towards Ja 1275 with the trophy in hand

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Ja 1275 and a Model T Ford sit next to each other at the level crossing

20 August 2017

Ja 1275 sets off from Te Kuiti Airport and heads for Te Kuiti station

20 August 2017

Ja 1275 heads off towards Te Kuiti

20 August 2017

At Te Kuiti, Ja 1275 waits to board its passengers before heading back to Otorohanga

20 August 2017

GVR's new Scenic Rail branding on the side of their mainline fleet

20 August 2017

Ja 1275 departs Te Kuiti for Otorohanga, with Ja 1275 running tender first

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Ja 1275 heads back to Otorohanga

20 August 2017

GVR branding has also been applied to the top of the carriages

20 August 2017

Ja 1275 crawls back into Otorohanga station

20 August 2017

Ja 1275 passes back over the bridge and enters Otorohanga station

20 August 2017

At Otorohanga station, KiwiRail put on a display train, allowing the public to look around three classes of locomotive. Here, DL 9446 sits in the siding with EF 30203 and DC 4444 also on show

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Spec sheets were attached to each locomotive, which included load ratings for the Raurimu Spiral and Te Kuiti to Hamilton

20 August 2017

DL 9446's hood doors were open to show the engine inside

20 August 2017

View from the cab door of DL 9446, looking back along the loco

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View from the driver's seat of DL 9446

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EF 30203's driving controls

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View from the scaffolding set up next to DC 4444

20 August 2017

View from the scaffolding looking along DC 4444's cab north

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View from the front window of DC 4444

20 August 2017

DC 4444 looking smart on display at Otorohanga

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Non-rail attractions were also part of the display, such as this traction engine

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A smaller traction engine next to its bigger cousin

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A steam organ was playing music for the public's entertainment

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It was difficult to escape rail however, as this road train was giving rides to the public

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One of the Model T Fords involved in the race was back on display after returning to Otorohanga

20 August 2017

A vintage car display set up near the station

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Plenty of elderly Ford cars were on display

20 August 2017

A vintage police car was part of the display

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Back at Otorohanga station, Ja 1275 waits to depart with the Kiwiana Capital Connection to Te Awamutu

20 August 2017

Ja 1275 departs Otorohanga for Te Awamutu

20 August 2017

Ja 1275 powers out of Otorohanga

20 August 2017

Ja 1275 again shows off as it heads north

20 August 2017