Home Open Account Help 332 users online

International Railroad Discussion > New Zealand - Tranz Alpine Express departs Christchurch

Date: 08/10/15 03:46
New Zealand - Tranz Alpine Express departs Christchurch
Author: Stephenloco

The Trans Alpine departs Christchurch station (in suburban Addington) led by GE's DXC 5287 & DXC5477.

The Tranz Alpine operates a return service daily between Christchurch on the East Coast & Greymouth on the West Coast of New Zealand, passing under the Southern Alps via the 8.5km Otira Tunnel. The train includes outdoor “viewing cars” converted from guards vans.

Filmed Sunday 26 July, 0818hrs.

A longer video of this train at other locations can be found via the link in my profile.
 

You must be a registered subscriber to watch videos. Join Today!


[ Reply To This Message ] [ Quote ]
Date: 08/10/15 06:20
Re: New Zealand - Tranz Alpine Express departs Christchurch
Author: andersonb109

I rode the train in 2008. The open car was real bonus in such spectacular scenery. And yet here in this country we can't even have dutch doors open. 

[ Reply To This Message ] [ Quote ]
Date: 08/10/15 13:43
Re: New Zealand - Tranz Alpine Express departs Christchurch
Author: gaspeamtrak

Thank you for sharing. Very interesting!!!

[ Reply To This Message ] [ Quote ]

[ Share Thread on Facebook ] [ Search ] [ Start a New Thread ] [ Back to Thread List ] [ <Newer ] [ Older> ] 
Page created in 0.0455 seconds