A new pedestrian underpass has already been installed over the Xmas closedown period at Trentham as part of the new track duplication work between Trentham - Upper Hutt. That is why it is proposed to close that level crossing and remove the north end overhead bridge. Only the one platform is normally used at Trentham which is why the train changed tracks as it is single line north of there. The second platform on the loop line is only used on racedays. Its all about to change by next Xmas. KiwiRails site has a video of the placement of the new underpass being installed.
It’s not single tracked north of this pedestrian crossing. It’s single tracked north of Trentham station. You can trust me on that. I’m a rail enthusiast
@@n.f.railphotography7185 Fiscally Yes, Operationally No. That's because normally all passenger trains use the same platform. Also the UP home signal for Trentham is situated south of the Sutherland Ave level crossing which means that an UP train cannot proceed north from there until the southbound train is clear of the Camp Street pedestrian crossing. Have you noticed that the South End Main Line Points Normal setting is for the curved road. I say this as a retired New Zealand Railway employee and a Railway Enthusiasts for the past 70 years.
They're making a new under bridge at the station. I know this because they're digging a big hole on each side of the platforms in the station. And now they're starting to dig under the tracks. (I take the train as well as bike past trentham station).
A range of different bits of equipment has been used over the years, usually from the USA. KiwiRail originally used Griswold Equipment, sometimes with barries made by WABCO or Kyosan. Sadly, Griswold went bust, so they switched to Western-Cullen Hayes, whom they still use today for Barriers and Bells. These days, Kiwirail uses lights made by Montrose of Penrose, and pedestrian crossings use gates made by Magnetic Autocontrol. Various exceptions have been used, but that is the most basic outline.
A new pedestrian underpass has already been installed over the Xmas closedown period at Trentham as part of the new track duplication work between Trentham - Upper Hutt. That is why it is proposed to close that level crossing and remove the north end overhead bridge. Only the one platform is normally used at Trentham which is why the train changed tracks as it is single line north of there. The second platform on the loop line is only used on racedays. Its all about to change by next Xmas. KiwiRails site has a video of the placement of the new underpass being installed.
It’s not single tracked north of this pedestrian crossing. It’s single tracked north of Trentham station. You can trust me on that. I’m a rail enthusiast
@@n.f.railphotography7185 Fiscally Yes, Operationally No. That's because normally all passenger trains use the same platform. Also the UP home signal for Trentham is situated south of the Sutherland Ave level crossing which means that an UP train cannot proceed north from there until the southbound train is clear of the Camp Street pedestrian crossing. Have you noticed that the South End Main Line Points Normal setting is for the curved road. I say this as a retired New Zealand Railway employee and a Railway Enthusiasts for the past 70 years.
The replacement under pass is already there at Trentham station, I don't know weather the underpass is open yet though.
It didn't look it.
No its not open yet. That won't happen until the new Down main platform is open for use.
Are you able to film the Pedestrian Level Crossing at Muri? Btw nice video.
They're making a new under bridge at the station. I know this because they're digging a big hole on each side of the platforms in the station. And now they're starting to dig under the tracks. (I take the train as well as bike past trentham station).
Who’s the manufacturer of the Crossings in NZ
A range of different bits of equipment has been used over the years, usually from the USA. KiwiRail originally used Griswold Equipment, sometimes with barries made by WABCO or Kyosan. Sadly, Griswold went bust, so they switched to Western-Cullen Hayes, whom they still use today for Barriers and Bells. These days, Kiwirail uses lights made by Montrose of Penrose, and pedestrian crossings use gates made by Magnetic Autocontrol.
Various exceptions have been used, but that is the most basic outline.
I reckon one day you should try the level crossings in the Wairarapa once you’ve finished the remaining one on the Hutt Valley line
3:57 the bell had glitch a bit
So cool