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Out and About

Exploring Auckland's rail network the week before trains return to normal

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New Year 2013 Works

Rail works around Auckland during the New Year shutdown

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Mt Maunganui

We visit Mt Maunganui during the Christmas/New Year holidays

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Pukekohe in Summer

We return to Pukekohe on a fine summer's day

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Waikato Explorer

Ja 1240's inaugural excursion on the Waikato Explorer from Papakura to Tokoroa

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Orakei Basin in Summer

As summer approaches, we revisit Orakei Basin

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Papakura Redevelopment

Following the redevelopment project at Papakura station

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MOTAT

We take a trip to MOTAT to see Da 1400, K 900 and the EMU mockup

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Big Engine Weekend

Glenbrook Vintage Railway's Big Engine Weekend, starring Ja 1240 on its first trips

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Ja 1240 Delivery

Taking delivery of newly restored Ja 1240 at Glenbrook Vintage Railway

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Pokeno

Two freight trains and track machines at Pokeno

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TranzAlpine

Travelling on the TranzAlpine between Christchurch and Greymouth return

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Coalie and Ferrymead

We spot a coal train and Ka 942 shortly before heading to Ferrymead Heritage Park

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AK Open Day

An open day held to show off the new AK carriages before the commencement of the Northern Explorer

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King Country Steamer

Chasing the King Country Steamer excursion to Mercer

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Judges Bay and Tamaki Drive

We visit Tamaki Drive near Judges Bay in the evening

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Cab Ride

A cab ride from Papakura to Britomart via Glen Innes

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Manukau: Open Day and Day 1

The new Manukau station's open day and the first day of services the following day

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Railfan's Day

Glenbrook Vintage Railway's Railfan's Day, featuring a Ja, Ww, Da and De

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Britomart Overlander

The Overlander at Britomart prior to departure

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Northlander 2012

Mainline Steam's Northlander excursion returns for another year

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Karangahake Gorge

A peek at the former ECMT route through the Karangahake Gorge

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Auckland Rail

Trainspotting around Auckland

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Parnell Regraded

Day 1 of operations on the newly regraded Parnell grade

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