With a full load of export coal, 844 makes its way slowly over the Waimangaroa river on its way to Lyttelton
The Tranz Alpine appears from the 8.5km long Otira tunnel and crosses over the Bealey river as it heads towards Arthurs Pass station.
The Tranz Alpine heads towards Otira on its way back to Christchurch. Currently down in the Otira Valley surrounded by the mountains of the Southern Alps.
849 departs Arthurs Pass station after doing a crew change. Its about to go down the 8.5km long Otira tunnel on its way to the west coast for another load of coal.
843 with DXC 5517 and 5356 wait patiently at Otira for 828 to arrive. Once 828 arrives, 843 with continue its journey west for another load of coal.
With 843 having arrived on the right, the 4 bankers to the left wait patiently for 828 to arrive. Once here, the bankers will attach to the head of the train and assist in getting the loaded train... (more)
With stars shining and lights glowing all around, the 4 bankers wait patiently for 828 to arrive. Once here, the bankers will attach to the head of the train and assist in getting the loaded train... (more)
844 climbs the grade towards Otira, surrounded by the mountains of the Southern Alps in the Otira Valley.
844 crosses over the Taramakau river at Jacksons with a full load of coal ready for export
849 passes through the small lakeside village of Moana on its way west for another load of coal.
849 crosses over Kellys Creek with the Southern Alps providing the back drop.
With the Southern Alps all around, the world famous Tranz Alpine winds its way along the Otira river on its way to Greymouth
849 races over Crooked River near Moana with an empty coal train destined for Ngakawau. In charge are DXC 5333 and 5258
846S arrives at Otira Station on the mainline while off to the left another 4 banker DXC class locomotives are being prepared to go onto the head of 846S. The banker locomotives are added for the ... (more)
