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Riki Simeti
Приєднався 24 лип 2020
Hello everyone, my name is Riki and welcome to my rail related UA-cam Channel. I am based in Northland but also film in regions such as Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and sometimes King Country & Ruapehu in New Zealand! My photo camera is a Canon EOS 70D and my video camera is a Sony FDR-AX53.
Enjoy the videos!
Enjoy the videos!
DC4818's first Mainline Excursion! (4K)
On Tuesday 5th November 2024. DC4818 led it's first mainline excursion along side DBR1254 as part of the Glenbrook Vintage Railway's East & West Railtour.
We chased it on it's first day of the tour which it ran from Glenbrook to Papakura, and then Papakura to Ohakune. From Glenbrook the two locomotives ran both long hood leading and once the train ran around at Papakura they were running elephant style all the way down the trunk!
Unfortunately for two of the clips I was unable to turn my external microphone on in time before the train came so I've reused some audio from two other clips in the video and added them to the video. It's better than completely removing the clips.
Enjoy the video!
We chased it on it's first day of the tour which it ran from Glenbrook to Papakura, and then Papakura to Ohakune. From Glenbrook the two locomotives ran both long hood leading and once the train ran around at Papakura they were running elephant style all the way down the trunk!
Unfortunately for two of the clips I was unable to turn my external microphone on in time before the train came so I've reused some audio from two other clips in the video and added them to the video. It's better than completely removing the clips.
Enjoy the video!
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Tranz Rail Dairy Shunts (4K)
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Last week we filmed Tranz Rail DC4853 and KiwiRail DC4467 on the M52 Shunt between Tatuanui and Ruakura after picking up wagons from Waitoa. Also included are Trains 491, 322, 325, & GC4. Enjoy the video!
Chasing Test Train A29 along the North Auckland Line (4K)
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On Monday 23rd September 2024, we chased DL9613 on Test Train A29 between Oakleigh & Waikiekie. This is the return service of Test Train A26 that ran on Thursday 19th September 2024. Enjoy the video!
KiwiRail's Train 736 on the Main North Line (Winter 2024)
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Back in July 2024. We chased Train 736 all the way from Christchurch to Picton on the Main North Line. Towards the end of this video are some clips of KiwiRail services around Christchurch. Enjoy the video!
KiwiRail Services in Dunedin (Winter 2024)
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In mid July 2024 we went down to Dunedin for a few nights as part of our South Island trip and filmed KiwiRail at work in Dunedin. This video also features chasing Train 934 up to Oamaru. Enjoy the video!
KiwiRail Trains on the Midland Line (Winter 2024)
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During mid July 2024, we headed down and captured KiwiRail working hard on the Midland Line. This videos not only features many DXC's on the Coal Trains but also a Solo DFB on the Tranz Alpine which is a very rare sight. Also sorry about the audio in the first half of the video my Rode Microphone was having issues so I had to use the internal microphone for most of the video. Enjoy the video!
Double DC's on the M52 Shunts (4K)
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On Wednesday 24th April 2024, N.F Rail Photography chased the M52 Shunts again. But this time with Double DC's (last time was solo DC4853). These were DC's 4058, & 4467. Enjoy the video!!
Best of 2023
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What a year 2023 was. I originally intended in getting this video out on New Years Eve, but got busy and wasn't able to finish the editing of it until last night! Here is a music video I put together of my best catches of 2023. Enjoy the video! Music: Phillip Bailey, Phill Collins - Easy Lover
KiwiRail in South Auckland (4K)
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In early November 2023, I filmed some KiwiRail services around South Auckland (Mainly Dora & Te Huia). These included spots in Otahuhu, Takanini, Te Mahia, Papakura, & Homai. Enjoy the video!
Franklin Steam Shuttles with Ww644 (4K)
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On Saturday 5th November 2023, the Glenbrook Vintage Railway ran a series of excursions between Papakura & Glenbrook behind Ww644. Also, apologies for the absent in content lately. I ran out of videos to upload and this was the first time I had been spotting since August. Enjoy the video!
Return of Steam to the Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway (4K)
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On Sunday 27th August 2023, we headed down to the Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway to capture Gabriel running in her full glory as she did before restoration. Also in the video is the extension to Lone Cow rather than terminating at Taumarere. This is also the first video using my new Sony FDR-AX53 Video Camera. All videos from now onwards will be filmed in 4K. Enjoy the video!
KiwiRail's Waikato Freight Services (HD)
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In July 2023, we saw KiwiRail Freight Services around the Waikato. This video also features a rare DC/DL combo on M52 Shunts. This will be the last video filmed by my Panasonic HC-V385 Camcorder. All my future videos will be filmed with a 4K Sony FDR-AX53 Handycam. Enjoy the video!
KiwiRail in the City of Sails - Autumn 2023 (HD)
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During Autumn 2023, we captured KiwiRail Trains in Auckland (The City of Sails). Most of the trains in this video are of Auckland Port Shunts hauled by a DC/DL combo. Enjoy the video!
Glenbrook Vintage Railway's School Holiday Excursions - with Ww644 & DBR1254 (HD)
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Over the first weekend of July, the Glenbrook Vintage Railway ran a number of excursions with their recently restored & mainline certified Ww644 and DBR1254. These were the Ww's first public excursions since returning to service in early 2022. The Ww ran short trips to Te Awamutu, Morrinsville, & Huntly from Hamilton. The DBR ran a long distance day trip to Ohakune & back from Hamilton. Enjoy t...
Motat's Steam Live Day 2023 - Western Springs Railway (HD)
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Motat's Steam Live Day 2023 - Western Springs Railway (HD)
Double DBR's on the Goldfields Railway (HD)
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Double DBR's on the Goldfields Railway (HD)
Waikato Steam - Ww644's private charter to Te Mawhai! (HD)
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Waikato Steam - Ww644's private charter to Te Mawhai! (HD)
Ww644's inaugural mainline excursion! The Waikato Steam Wanderer (HD)
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Ww644's inaugural mainline excursion! The Waikato Steam Wanderer (HD)
Y542 - Mixed Goods Train on the Western Springs Railway (HD)
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Y542 - Mixed Goods Train on the Western Springs Railway (HD)
DBR's 1282 & 1199 shunting in Waihi (HD)
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DBR's 1282 & 1199 shunting in Waihi (HD)
DH2816 on the Mount Maunganui OJI Shunts (HD)
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DH2816 on the Mount Maunganui OJI Shunts (HD)
Chasing Trains in the Central North Island (HD)
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Chasing Trains in the Central North Island (HD)
KiwiRail Dairy Shunts in the Mighty Waikato (HD)
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KiwiRail Dairy Shunts in the Mighty Waikato (HD)
Glenbrook Vintage Railway - Counties Power Christmas Lights 2022 (HD)
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Glenbrook Vintage Railway - Counties Power Christmas Lights 2022 (HD)
Did they not do the ceremony for DC 4818?
Running long hood ex Glenbrook to Papakura? Thought that was a big no no
I’ve heard it’s only KiwiRail that don’t run long hood anymore but might be wrong.
Great video Riki, thank you! 😊😊
2:40 Turbo about to let go?
nah theyre just smokey old girls
I still need to figure where this track connected to the mainline? 😮
It's not connected to the mainline anymore. It used to be apart of the old ECMT till it got rerouted through the Kaimai tunnel and now doesn't run through Waihi.
@@rikisimeti7955 is there a map of that plse
RIP. Another line closed, less traffic for the incompetent directors of Kiwirail to mishandle.
The Waitoa Branch was only closed for a few months this year while it underwent maintenance due to the line being unfit for rail operations. Fortunately it has since reopened ;)
Top work as usual Riki :)
Cheers Sam!
Awesome footage.
Thank you!
Dc'4058 and 4260 went north of Whangarei towards Kauri this morning then back to the yard. They have gone up there again in the last hour. Dl 9285 is also sitting in Whangarei yard.
Finally trains to the Far north agian after such a long wait...
There were four locomotives sitting in Whangarei railway yard plus the test wagon on Monday lunchtime.
Yes they were behind in the yard for driver training today.
cool
I know right
Nice captures in there mate 👍 you leave the one of TranzAlpine leaving rolly out due to the weather
Thanks Ethan
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Great video mate I really enjoy it 👍
Thanks!
Thank you so much. Also here in Dunedin. Your video was wonderful
Cheers!
Great sound!
Cheers!
Nice footage in there Riki. Be cool to have double DCs on good loads down here ey 😊
Thanks Ethan!
@@rikisimeti7955 np
Parttime dark transport 😅
Great video Riki. Some hard working locos! And nice to see some South Island scenery.
Great trains mate I really enjoy it 👍 😊
Cheers!
Great video Riki good to see your coverage from down here. Very well put together and very good shots in there. Was awesome meeting you guys 👍🤙
Thanks Ethan! Was good to finally meet you too!
@rikisimeti7955 yeah no worries 👍
Hey Riki👋 just wondering if you were going to glenbrook on Saturday because I will be recording there.
I edged to this
I also edged to this
Rip the waitoa branch :( another line gone just like that :(
Thanks. It seems strange to me to use two DFB's on a 5-coach push-pull set. Am I missing something?
A couple of years ago Te Huia used to be top n tail due to the fact that they couldn't lead with the SRV (not sure why they didn't). But as of recent times they've started using the SRV to lead Northbound to Auckland, and DFB leading south to Hamilton.
when will you upload again? because i love your videos
Haha didn't see this till now! Thanks! Have been quite busy lately so haven't had much time to get out there and do some spotting. I uploaded a video a couple of days ago of the M52 Shunts and plan to upload a few more videos in the near future.
Nice footage.
Cheers!
I used to be a member of goldfields a very long time ago I have to say it’s a shame it never seems to progress on the right direction Why you would put two heavy expensive to run locos On this stretch of line is a mystery to be honest They will never be able to run main line excursions as there’s no main line near by Also I’m afraid the staff at goldfields wouldn’t be able to restore or over haul these giants Looking at their condition one would hope they are shipped to either mainline or gvr where these could be properly restored and maintained Hopefully they aren’t just run into the ground there The track looks like it should of had the funds put into it first I’m afraid
The DLs sound like DBRs
poopy
If only they ever connected the goldfields railway to the main trunk...
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Im glad the DCs are still operating (especially 4790 and 4260), Kiwirail is getting rid of them :(
nice mate
Cheers
In Australia?
New Zealand ;)
Thanks.
awsome video mate well done
Thanks!
Good way to end off the year and onto the next
Cheers Ethan!
@@rikisimeti7955 all good man
🙈 'Promo SM'
Most definetly
Cool video riki. i love the dora and Te huia shots with the DFB and the ones where they throttle up.
Cheers Rawiri!
Nice work.
Chur ow big macca
Churrrrr my cuzzie bro the top G @@rikisimeti7955
Nice video riki. when are you gonna return to film gabriel again?
Cheers. Probably not for a while.
I like the Patumahoe shot
Yeah, only thing letting the shot down was the whistle :/
Muito bom este vídeo parabéns
Obrigada!
It’s so beautiful to hear her sounds, and see her in action again. Wonderful video with wonderful shots!
Thanks!
Are you going to tidy the body up an paint them.😢
Haha, I don't own them.
Funny how that locomotive has my name on it, Awesome video Riki!
Thank you!
Awesome video, great to have it running again, I still have to fix that leaking safety valve haha
Cheers!
Amazing video riki, great footage of our engines steam and deisel 😊
Thanks Rawiri! I will be back to film her again at some point.
@rikisimeti7955 hope too see you soon
good to see it back in action riki. good to see more from them
Cheers!
@@rikisimeti7955 no problem