Waikato Shunts

DXB 5097 enters Tunnel #10

27 July 2014

Volunteers took both jiggers out for a spin during the day

17 August 2014

DC 4692 approaches Hamilton with five wagons from Hautapu

4 January 2016

DC 4692 passes an opposing signal near Hamilton

4 January 2016

After dropping the wagons off, DC 4692 heads light to Morrinsville

4 January 2016

DC 4692 shortly before passing underneath Hamilton city centre

4 January 2016

After arrival at Morrinsville, DC 4692 continues on to Waitoa

4 January 2016

DC 4692 near a small level crossing behind houses. This shunt used DSJ class locomotives until recently

4 January 2016

DC 4692 heads long hood leading towards Waitoa

4 January 2016

DC 4692 approaches State Highway 27 at Tatuanui

4 January 2016

DC 4692 passes over the new alignment of State Highway 27. Previously, the road crossed the railway about 20 metres east of the current crossing, before a large roundabout was installed

4 January 2016

DC 4692 near Waitoa running as shunt M52G

4 January 2016

The locomotive's destination, the Fonterra plant, is visible in the background

4 January 2016

Just past Waitoa, remnants of the former line to Thames are visible, such as this bridge

4 January 2016

DC 4692 coupled up to nine wagons at Waitoa, and now awaits departure

4 January 2016

With the Kaimai Range dominating the background, DC 4692 waits to depart

4 January 2016

DC 4692 gets under way with smoke with nine wagons

4 January 2016

Just before departing, DC 4692 stops to allow the shunter to close the gates to the yard

4 January 2016

The shunter climbs aboard DC 4692 shortly before departure

4 January 2016

Departing Waitoa again, DC 4692 leaves the yard as shunt M52H

4 January 2016

DC 4692 departing Waitoa at a sedate 25km/h, with Mt Te Aroha visible in the background

4 January 2016

The train returns through Tatuanui

4 January 2016

DC 4692 shortly before passing over the old and new level crossings

4 January 2016

DC 4692 crosses State Highway 27 and the only alarmed crossing on the 11km line

4 January 2016