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Trains on Paekakariki Hill. Steam Incorporated & the Deco Delights Express.

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Paekakariki Hill on New Zealand-s North Island drops to the ocean far below, creating a dramatic coastline of steep cliffs that must have seemed impossible to those early railway pioneers, not to mention the all too common seismic activity that can bring rocks crashing down. Even today this otherwise double track railway is single around the cliffs as it clings to a narrow ledge and threads its way through numerous tunnels built by those early railway men. The line is part of the NIMT (North Island Main Trunk) carrying commuters to and from Wellington in modern electric units as well as longer distance passenger trains to Palmerston North and Auckland. There are also heavy freight trains requiring up to three engines to tackle the steep climb from Paekakariki to Muri and beyond. Paekakariki is home to Steam Incorporated where volunteers lovingly restore Steam and Diesel locomotives along with authentic rolling stock to run special trains to many destinations around North Island, some of which lost their regular passenger trains many years ago. We join one of these specials to Palmerston North, from where it will continued Napier for a special Art Deco event. This video was filmed over five visits, three in glorious sunshine, one on an overcast day and one in torrential rain. I would like say a special thank you to Andrew Gorrie for introducing me to the -Paekakariki Escarpment Track- a footpath that runs high above the railway tracks, offering outstanding views of the railway and coastline, even in the pouring rain
Date: 2022-11-28

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Comments and reviews: 5

Tramway
G-day Tim. Thanks for getting wet on our behalf. Another very well edited film from yourself. It really makes one wonder how the surveyors ever worked out a route through the mountains as they did. I guess the average speed in that section would be about 25k.
The diesel was really belting along, I thought about 100kmh until I saw the cars passing and then reduced it to 80. How lovely of people to plant a flower garden inside the fence next to the track. How unusual, and all credit to them.
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DWtrains_NZ
I've been along that walking track a few times now. It's great isn't it.
It can be a bit tough if your not fit, but the view's make it worth it. Plus there are some beauty spots for photo's too.
Did you make it to that spot between two of the tunnels by the swingbridge?
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Turitea
My old stamping ground. I went with my brother, a locomotive engineer, a few times over this track. As you point out the coast road /rail system is very exposed to tectonic forces and could disappear in a heartbeat. I live in Asia now. Thanks for the sentimental journey.
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Anjali
Enjoyed on board & long distance shots. It's beautiful, especially the Kapiti coast! The quality of carriages is so nice! Thanks for sharing!
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gwmkiwi
I am lucky enough to enjoy this one hour journey twice a day five days a week from home to work and return; the best part of my day twice!
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