J 1211 Heads South

Running as train A71, DL 9642 heads south through Tuakau, with J 1211 in tow. J 1211 is being moved out of Glenbrook and to Mainline Steam's depot in Plimmerton

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J 1211, running cold with rods disconnected, under tow on train A71

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J 1211 is towed across George Street in Tuakau, with DL 9642 providing the power for this section of the move

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The rear of J 1211 crosses George Street as the train heads south at a top speed of 55km/h

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After a stop to check J 1211 at Mercer, DL 9642 enters the single track section at Amokura

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DL 9642 brings the short train across Island Block Road in Amokura

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J 1211 catches storm lighting between rain showers as DL 9642 tows it south

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DL 9642 leads J 1211 through the swamp towards Te Kauwhata. The train is heading as far south as Hamilton today, before travelling to Palmerston North the following day and then Wellington the day after

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J 1211 brings up the rear of the train as it heads into the single track section

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DL 9642 disappears into the distance with train A71, with J 1211 following behind

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