Vine and Dine Express ft. DA 1410

Further south, DA 1410 brings train B061 alongside the Waikato Expressway at Ohinewai

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DA 1410 cruises through Ohinewai alongside the Waikato Expressway as it heads south with train B061

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Passing a baptism ceremory about to commence, DA 1410 crosses the Waikato River at Ngāruawāhia with train B061

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DA 1410 passes over the Waikato River, travelling slowly due to works on the level crossing on the north end of the bridge

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The baptism crowd waves to the train as they wait for DA 1410 to pass by

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After stopping at Rotokauri, DA 1410 arrives at Frankton station to pick up another load. Passengers had the option of disembarking the train at Rotokauri and having lunch at the Vilagrad winery or a free day at The Base, or continuing on the train to Te Kuiti

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DA 1410 pulls into Frankton station to pick up more passengers for the journey to Te Kuiti

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DA 1410 pretends to be Te Huia as it pulls into Frankton station in Hamilton

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DA 1410 sits at Frankton while the crew takes a short break during loading

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After dropping off ballast to the south, DL 9400 arrives back at Te Rapa with train WT21, crossing DA 1410 waiting for passengers

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DL 9400 arrives at Te Rapa on the main with train WT21, passing DA 1410 in the process

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After passenger exchanges were completed, DA 1410 departs Frankton en route to Te Kuiti, seen here crossing Killarney Road

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With both rail and pedestrian crossings located here, DA 1410 has a lot of poles to pass by as it departs Frankton for Te Kuiti

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DA 1410 departs Frankton and heads for Te Kuiti with train B061

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As the light fades for the day, DA 1410 pops out from hehind the hills and appears on the Whangarata bank, with the hills in the background catching the last of the sun for the day

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DA 1410 reaches the top of the Whangarata bank on its way back to Glenbrook from Te Kuiti

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DA 1410 at the top of the Whangarata bank, en route back to Glenbrook

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