NZ pics

[mrrangi]

Dj Excursion

Dj3349, with a Steam Inc excursion train which has been given clearance for the
up main after reversing out of Steam Inc's yard.

Overlooking Paekakariki yard.

At Paekakariki station.

Departing Paraparaumu.

Seen passing, Southwoods car museum.

Whiting At Waikanae, with the signal showing a distance loop siding Indication.

In the crossing loop north of Waikanae

 

[Ryan_McC]

Obviously a hot day at Waikanae, the track appears to be buckling!

I just have the one shot tonight, Robyn Redset waits on Platform 1 at Wellington to head to Johnsonville on Sunday night

 

[mrrangi]

Nice shot Ryan, Because of work on the Kapiti line, Fright trains had to use the Downmain instead of the upmain.

DXB 5477 and a QR 2100 Class at walking speed, Seen by the car Museum.

Not every day you see this, Oh well got to make it Interesting a:hehe:

 

[Ryan_McC]

Just a few from a trip to Masterton this morning. We depart Upper Hutt and start the climb to the Rimutakas.

Pax stop at Maymorn

A little later, old infrastructure and rollingstock is on display at Carterton

More history on this historic line

Renall Street - nearly home!

Home at last, but there is still work to do...

The loco has been turned, the passengers have gone home, the loco has been shut down and now sits awaiting the PM run to town and back.

 

[patchy]

first time i've had a really good look at nz trainz
and you fellows are doing a really good job across the tasman
keep up the good work
i'll look more often

cheers,
patchy

 

[Fender849]

Hi Ryan,
Nice shots there. Our N.Z. Transport Minister will be pleased you have shut down your loco and not wasting all that fuel. In the U.S., they leave all their diesels running 24/7 ! - only ever shut them down for servicing. I am just curious, do TasRail / BrizzieRail shut down their locos or leave them running 24/7 ?
Cheers,
Fender

 

[jakelw]

In the U.S., they leave all their diesels running 24/7 ! - only ever shut them down for servicing.
Fender

A prime example why the U.S is one of the number one countries that uses the most in the worlds fuel supply.

 

[Kiwi_Rail]

Looking good Ryan! so just how far does this route stretch? IIRC Otaki & Masterton? and where to next? I live in Napier and head down there often so the scenes are very recognizable - Good work!

William

 

[Ryan_McC]

Thanks Rugrat. At the moment it's still Otaki and Masterton, but it is a continual work in progress. The main goal is to create the loop via Palmy and Woodville (hopefully I get it before the government closes the line ... ). That will take years.

Fender, the loco was only shut down through your good work! From what I see over here, when diesels are sitting at Mayne for a period of time they are generally shut down.

 

[Ryan_McC]

The march of progress, or terrible stupidity? A Matangi passes Muri, which is looking a shadow of its former self.

 

[mrrangi]

EW Excursion

DA 1431, leaving Paekakariki yard to pick up an Ew loco from Mainline steam.

Pulling out of Mainline steam with the EW Loco.

With the all clear for the main line, we see the same set at South junction.

Seen leaving Paekakariki with the Steam Inc cars.

The EW Excursion now on the way, Seen by Southwords car Museum.

Seen coming Into waikanae.

Waiting in the EMU siding, While 221 passes.

The trip back, With DA 1431

 

[Ryan_McC]

A morning service from Porirua stops at Takapu Road

 

[mrrangi]

Hey Ryan, May I ask how you got your signal away from the tracks like that? cheers Mrrangi:hehe:

 

[mrrangi]

A Matangi set passes a steel pole forest at South Junction, On the way to Waikanae.

Thats all for now, Mrrangi

 

[Ryan_McC]

I just cloned the signal, went into the config file, and in there you will find the line that says "Trackside". This is the distance from the track centreline. IIRC, left is negative, right is positive.

Nice shots, keeping the scene alive.

 

[mrrangi]

I just cloned the signal, went into the config file, and in there you will find the line that says "Trackside". This is the distance from the track centreline. IIRC, left is negative, right is positive.

Nice shots, keeping the scene alive.

Thanks Ryan, What I'm trying to do is make a double headed signal out of a single headed one. Kind of like the Banner one you made at Khandallah. Anyway I'm pleased you like my screenshots.

cheers Mrrangi

 

[Fender849]

My new NZR Group

HI NZR Trainzers. I have just created my New Zealand railways TRS group. I have always felt a need for a dedicated area for the discussion and updates section of TRS for our NZR. Of course there is this NZpics thread, but strictly speaking is soley for pics. If you wish to join, you will need to be logged in, select "community" at top black bar and from the drop down menu, select "groups" > "New Zealand Railways TRS Group". Hope to see you there.
Cheers, Fender

 

[mrrangi]

Swapping the new for the old

Because there ain't many Matangis to go round, We see an Matangi being swapped for a 4 car Ganz set at Paekakariki,
today we have the old green livery one's.

Here we see the Ganz units being reversed up Paekakariki yard so i can set the line for the "Up main".

Thats all for now

 

[Bill69]

Just a quick heads up. We now have at least one Ganz set painted in the same colour scheme as the Maitangis. I saw one yesterday but didn't have my camera with me. If I can catch one again and get a decent pic I will post it for anyone who wants to do a reskin.

Cheers,
Bill69

 

[Ryan_McC]

I think that's 'SuperGanz'. If that's it, Fender has done a reskin, available on Trainzone.