Johnsonville Line, Drivers Eye View filmed with a GoPro Hero 2 Camera
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Date: 2022-11-28
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Schlookie
The Johsonville line was actually the original line into Wellington. It was constructed by the private Manawatu-Wellington railway company in the 1890s. The Johnsonville line was bypassed by the NZR with a new alignment and tunnel slightly further north in the late 1930s. As can be seen in the video, the terrain is fairly rugged and the line couldn't cope with the heavier axle loadings of the new larger steam locos coming on stream at that time. As can be seen at the end of the video, the old alignment is now covered by a supermarket. The 'new' line is just beyond the supermarket.
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The Johsonville line was actually the original line into Wellington. It was constructed by the private Manawatu-Wellington railway company in the 1890s. The Johnsonville line was bypassed by the NZR with a new alignment and tunnel slightly further north in the late 1930s. As can be seen in the video, the terrain is fairly rugged and the line couldn't cope with the heavier axle loadings of the new larger steam locos coming on stream at that time. As can be seen at the end of the video, the old alignment is now covered by a supermarket. The 'new' line is just beyond the supermarket.
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Scott
Another great video, Tim! You gave your auto iris a good workout on this one with all the tunnels. I like your music but it is fun to hear the sounds that the trains make: the driver working the controls and the motors gearing down for the steep hills. Another fine job, thanks for sharing. I'm curious where you are located. Your videos are from all over the world, where is HQ? Thanks again!
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Another great video, Tim! You gave your auto iris a good workout on this one with all the tunnels. I like your music but it is fun to hear the sounds that the trains make: the driver working the controls and the motors gearing down for the steep hills. Another fine job, thanks for sharing. I'm curious where you are located. Your videos are from all over the world, where is HQ? Thanks again!
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Timsvideochannel1
Hi, yes it is one of the new trains. I was not in the cab, only the GoPro camera was. It was attached to the non driving side window using a suction cup mounting from GoPro. The guard removed the camera at the end of the journey and returned it to me.
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Hi, yes it is one of the new trains. I was not in the cab, only the GoPro camera was. It was attached to the non driving side window using a suction cup mounting from GoPro. The guard removed the camera at the end of the journey and returned it to me.
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Relax
That brought back memory's. I would travel that line every day going to work and back home again to Johnsonville, I now live in Queensland and havnt been able to get back for a few years now
But when I do, im going to make that train trip one more time
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That brought back memory's. I would travel that line every day going to work and back home again to Johnsonville, I now live in Queensland and havnt been able to get back for a few years now
But when I do, im going to make that train trip one more time
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DB
Great video Tim. I fled the confines of TranzRetro before the Martangi units arrived so it-s interest to see the changes in track layout and platforms.
There-s less track damage due to wheel spin than I expected. As usual, keep up the good work. -
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Great video Tim. I fled the confines of TranzRetro before the Martangi units arrived so it-s interest to see the changes in track layout and platforms.
There-s less track damage due to wheel spin than I expected. As usual, keep up the good work. -
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brent
In Wellington on holidays from Ireland visiting my son. Going on this train tomorrow. My son used this line every day for a while so he is taking me for a ride. Thought I-d get myself ready for it. Thanks Tim!
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In Wellington on holidays from Ireland visiting my son. Going on this train tomorrow. My son used this line every day for a while so he is taking me for a ride. Thought I-d get myself ready for it. Thanks Tim!
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Neil
Hey Tim! Great intro title sequence! Must've taken ages to create it! Brilliant. Makes me think I should do an intro insert for my Trams & Trains. I'M INSPIRED!
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Hey Tim! Great intro title sequence! Must've taken ages to create it! Brilliant. Makes me think I should do an intro insert for my Trams & Trains. I'M INSPIRED!
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Merle
Great video Tim have not been over that line since the 60s when I started working in the city I used hope that I had not gotten on to a unit to the Hutt Valley
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Great video Tim have not been over that line since the 60s when I started working in the city I used hope that I had not gotten on to a unit to the Hutt Valley
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PC
Thanks for the great video. Fascinated by the really clean and neat stations, the nice scenery, and the rather narrow tunnels. Enjoyed very much. :)
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Thanks for the great video. Fascinated by the really clean and neat stations, the nice scenery, and the rather narrow tunnels. Enjoyed very much. :)
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Ronan
Johnsonville Line Stations were opened in 1939 was Awarua Street Station and Simla Crescent Station Both on the same year
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Johnsonville Line Stations were opened in 1939 was Awarua Street Station and Simla Crescent Station Both on the same year
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