Great coverage of the Manawatu region. With the shots in this video, I quite like the last clip in the end with the solo EF on freight. Even though DLs are the most predominant locomotives in the Kiwirail network, it is cool to see some electric action for sure.
The greater part of the NIMT is electrified yet it is now operated almost entirely by diesel locomotives. Surely KR should now order from a European manufacturer dual voltage 25kV Ac /1500V DC electric locomotives? In Europe there are different electrification systems so the industry produces reliable dual-voltage locos. And fill the unelectrified gaps Pukekohe - Te Rapa and Palmerston North - Waikanae with 25kV wiring. The distances aren't great. France manages with both 1500V DC and 25kV systems, so can North Island of NZ. You don't see diesel locomotives hauling long freights 'under the wires' in Europe as they seem to do in NZ (except in Britain where this does happen too much!).
@@TheKiwianTrainspotting Thanks. I presume this was all after the NIMT and the EF's were refurbished? I find NZ railways quite interesting: parallels and contrasts to South African railways.
Great coverage of the Manawatu region. With the shots in this video, I quite like the last clip in the end with the solo EF on freight. Even though DLs are the most predominant locomotives in the Kiwirail network, it is cool to see some electric action for sure.
Wonderful train video and scenery. Joe from Canada 😊
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Very good. Was a good chase of 225!
Nice
Cool video, well done!
Wonderful video just subscribed and all notifications also will you be going to motat on the 16th?
Thanks! I’m out of the country at the moment, but more exciting videos are coming soon!
The greater part of the NIMT is electrified yet it is now operated almost entirely by diesel locomotives. Surely KR should now order from a European manufacturer dual voltage 25kV Ac /1500V DC electric locomotives? In Europe there are different electrification systems so the industry produces reliable dual-voltage locos. And fill the unelectrified gaps Pukekohe - Te Rapa and Palmerston North - Waikanae with 25kV wiring. The distances aren't great. France manages with both 1500V DC and 25kV systems, so can North Island of NZ. You don't see diesel locomotives hauling long freights 'under the wires' in Europe as they seem to do in NZ (except in Britain where this does happen too much!).
Why are the DL's dragging the EF's? OLE down?
I believe the EF's were supposed to lead the train but one of them broke down just before departure from Te Rapa.
@@TheKiwianTrainspotting Thanks. I presume this was all after the NIMT and the EF's were refurbished? I find NZ railways quite interesting: parallels and contrasts to South African railways.
The new -ish DL class locos kind of remind me of the British Rail class 58, rather similar in cab shape.
The frontal appearance of the 58 is much more pleasing. DL's would look much better with a one-piece windshield.