A Jaunt to Wellington

After being able to depart Taumarunui, DFB 7307 brings the train alongside Ongarue Back Road

17 July 2024

DFB 7307 approaches Okahukura station limits with train 200 in tow

17 July 2024

DFB 7307 enters Okahukura station limits as its continues its journey north

17 July 2024

The disused sidings at Okahukura still connected to the loop, with the signal behind the turnout still set up for signalling trains both onto the NIMT and SOL

17 July 2024

Okahukura is the junction of the NIMT with the Stratford-Okahukura Line, which was closed in 2009 and now sees golf cart trips across the line. Despite the closure, what appears to be a new turnout has been installed, intended to use the SOL as the runaway siding from the loop

17 July 2024

The disused SOL climbing away from the NIMT and over a road-rail bridge, before reaching the removed overpass over State Highway 4

17 July 2024

The road-rail bridge on the SOL at Okahukura, with rail carried above the road

17 July 2024

At Otorohanga, the train makes another passenger stop before departing north towards Hamilton and Auckland

17 July 2024

At the end of our trip in Papakura, DFB 7307 waits for a Southern Line service to depart ahead of the train

17 July 2024