We visited New Zealand in May 2013 and loved every moment of it. It's a great country with great people,but I digress ... Shortly before or trip to NZcommenced Kiwi rail announced the suspension of the Coastal Pacific for the winter. It ceased operations about two days before our previously planned Blenheim - Christchurch journey so we missed all of the spectacular scenery along the route. Thanks for these splendid videos, Tim.
navy57 Hi, thank-you for taking time to comment, it is appreciated. You were very unfortunate to have missed this trip, but from your comment it did not stop you from enjoying everything else New Zealand has to offer .... Best Wishes .... Tim.
Hello Chuck, this line was damaged by an earth quake and it has taken many months to repair it, but happily it has recently reopened. The train is the best way to enjoy the wonderful scenery.
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I travelled the route again in 2019 to see how the earthquake had changed the coastline, having made arrangements to film the route from the cab, it was defeated on the day by an anonymous health and safety official to the disappointment of both myself and the KiwiRail staff who had made the arrangements. It would have been a unique opportunity to compare the two cab rides side by side to show the tremendous amount of work done to re-open the line. I did publish a video of my 2019 visit - ua-cam.com/video/AMukdg8NU1M/v-deo.html
All those passing loops.......and nobody to pass! LOL! I have driven on the coastal highway from Christchurch to Picton, it's very scenic. No sign of a train the day I was travelling. Thanks for the video.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. The railway is certainly capable of handling more trains. When I camped at Blenheim, there appeared to be more trains in the early morning and late evening, although at the moment there are is a limited number of freight trains running at night, as the line is still being repaired during daylight hours after the earthquake that caused severe damage to both the road and railway line..
Hi David, KiwiRail have just posted a video to let the world know the Tranzalpine is back is action after fires destroyed some of the wooden bridges along the line. It will be a little longer before the Coastal Pacific is running again, due to earthquake damage to the track, but it was a relief all round that the extensive damage was not used as an excuse to close the line. Hopefully it will be back in action for the 2018 season.
Hi Neil, it's really nice to know you enjoyed them. The line is still not open over it's full length yet due to damage done by a massive earthquake last year. The train this was taken from has not been able to run this season, hopefully the line will be restored for next summer season. Hopefully I will visit again when it is up and running. I was unlucky to catch wet weather, as this coast of New Zealand is usually dry and sunny.
Hi, Tim! Christchurch bore the brunt of not one but two powerful quakes, the first in 2011 and the second sometime last year(2016) so there's still quite a bit to be done to aid that city's recovery. Not for nothing is New Zealand known as the "Shaky Isles", the nation as a whole, is prone to quakes. Of course, closer to home, I used to live at Stockton, a suburb of Newcastle NSW. You may remember this because it made the news in Britain and America of the 5.5 richter quake that wrecked Newcastle on 28th December, 1989. Local TV station NBN had a field reporter covering a bus union strike, the reporter was interviewing a union delegate when the quake struck a little after 10.00 am local daylight savings time. It was a shocker. I saw the aftermath of it when the train I was on was coming back from Wauchope came in to Hamilton station. I heard about it because those waiting for the train at Wauchope station were all talking about it.
Hi Neil, this is a link to a video I made that includes shots of Christchurch before and after the quake - ua-cam.com/video/6m8aj7D6qIQ/v-deo.html It was heart breaking to see the city after the quake. The rebuild is proving a slow process as those that make the decisions have to determined what to rebuild, bearing in mind the new city centre may have less shops and offices and the church is not willing to rebuild the iconic cathedral. In many ways Christchurch was the centre of South Island tourism and for this reason alone it is desirable to get the place looking good as soon as possible. Some areas are so unstable they cannot be built on, hopefully they will become parks and gardens. Having personally seen the aftermath of a quake you are likely aware of the devastation, even buildings that look OK are often wrecked inside to a point where demolition has to be considered. I wish the people of Christchurch well and look forward to visiting again.
Hi, Tim! I'll take a look at your video through the link in a moment but first I want to ask if you saw the recent Tony Robinson series where he did history walks through various Australian and NZ cities? He did an episode on Christchurch which would've been completed before the second earthquake in 2016 wreaked further damage on the city. He also visited Newcastle NSW in the first half-dozen episodes too.
Hi Neil, I don't watch much television. I have not seen the series you mention, but I will look out for it as I like Tony Robinson, I have seen him in a series where he visits archaeological digging sites to discover how our ancestors lived.
Merci, je suis heureux que vous avez apprécié la série complète. J’ai parcouru cette route à nouveau en 2019 - c’est la vidéo de mon dernier voyage - ua-cam.com/video/AMukdg8NU1M/v-deo.html
I didn't knew that New Zealand had a railway and the view looks beautiful and the Island love the video but l want to know how the train looks in the inside............
There are not many railway lines left in New Zealand, but those that survive pass through some outstanding scenery. KiwiRail invested in a new fleet of carriages for their scenic trains, they are very comfortable, with large panoramic windows. For more information about them click on this link - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_AK_class_carriage
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I did the ride again a couple of months ago, but this time I wasn't able to place cameras in the cab, even though I'd asked for, and been given the impression it would be OK. The line has only recently reopened after a serious earthquake closed the line for over a year.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Hi I rode the old K class when I was a Lad from Wellington to Auckland. Must have been just before they were withdrawn.Still can smell the cinders as we entered a tunnel. Cheers.
@@johnmchardy1229 That must have been awesome, I saw a K Class in the Mainline Steam shed at Plimmerton, but it was not in steam, although I have traveled behind a Ja Class to Whanganui starting out from Paekakariki with Steam Incorporated. I'd love to see Mainline Steam's Ka on the Arthur's Pass line.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Plimmerton that brings back memories. Grandad had a holiday house at the very top of Ogilvy Terrace. The last house at the very top on the right as you drive up. The paddock next door was my road to the beach. Our family used it a lot many happy summer holidays there.
I have stayed on a number of occasions at the Moana Lodge backpackers on the junction between Moana Road and Airlie Road, its worth paying a little extra for a room with a view towards the Bay. Ogilvy Terrace is nearby, one of my sons friends lived half way up the road. Plimmerton has a nice atmosphere about it, the sort of place I would choose to live if I were to move to new Zealand.
As always , I have enjoyed your videos. I admit to not being sure about the interruptions from the open car. Sort of discombobulating when I am happily focused on the driver's view. but you can't satisfy everyone and I do think you do great work. Your Shimla work is still amongst your best, though.
Hi Hammers, good to hear from you. I would have posted a complete drivers eye view at normal speed but unfortunately the camera suffers from a jelly effect as the loco accelerates and slows down due to the increased vibration from the engine. I take the good video and put it together in the best way I can. I have posted a complete high speed version as this hides most of the jelly effect. Thanks for commenting......Tim.
I enjoy the open car because you get good views, the sound of the train on the rails, and the sounds of the engine. A great combination. I used to travel all around NZ back in the 70s and 80s on the railcars and was lucky to be able to sit up front with the drivers. Unfortunately I cant seem to find any videos of these railcars apart from small snippets. Thanks to you Tim and others, I have been able to travel all round the world on trains from the comfort of my home.
Tim has made a huge contribution to rail imaging in several countries. Travelling south on the Northern Explorer (Dora) later this week but won't be in a video situation. but Tim has set the bar very high!
ChamplainDivision Hi, although the train stopped at Claverly we did not pass another train, there were just some trucks parked in a siding. I believe the driver stopped to obtain permission from control to proceed, which may also explain the yellow signal approaching the loop.
Okay, why is a yellow/approach signal given at the beginning of a passing loop/siding and then a green/proceed/clear signal given at the end when the train is obviously highballing through the whole thing? Also, I've noticed the driver/engineer is very selective about blowing his horn for grade crossings. Some he does; some he doesn't. I am aware that there is a "just one toot" rule in Australia, so I'm assuming the same applies in New Zealand.
ChamplainDivision Hi, I don't know the answer to the passing loop signals, but I did notice the the driver only sounded the horn when approaching ungated level crossings.
I asked the driver nicely and he allowed me to place a GoPro camera attached to a suction pad in the window. Sadly this is no longer possible due to changes in the management.
Assistir TimsvideochanneI1 em:11/04/2022, ás 16:35 minutos, estado de Pernambuco-Brasil. Gosto dos vídeos do tim, que para mim, servem de incentivo para um futuro turismo nestes locais onde ele filmou.
Olá, é bom saber que esses vídeos inspiram você a querer visitar lugares diferentes. Há tantos lugares bonitos para ir, alguns próximos e outros a muitos quilômetros de distância, também gosto de acompanhar as aventuras de viagem das pessoas no UA-cam. Cuidar. Tim.
I was with you 100% Timsvideochannel1 UNTIL, the music BS in part 3 at about the 45 minute mark. Good bye Tim, you've joined the Personae non grata ranks of DW Docs. AND... I've hit the downward thumb icon from 13 to 14. ('-') Any questions? good bye time
I wonder what the death rate is for cars and trucks at those unprotected crossings, where the engineer only toots a short little note about 2 seconds before he hits the crossings? Maybe the reason we saw so few people is that they've all been killed at railroad crossings?
+David D Hi, this book answers some of your questions. I have read the book and the main problems appear to be wash outs, land slips and early morning milk lorries ..... www.transpressnz.com/DangerAhead.html ..... your theory as to why New Zealand has a small population is certainly though provoking.
I was trying to give an all round impression of the journey. I have just posted a couple videos take in North Island showing only the cab view - ua-cam.com/video/J-PCv6Y-QOY/v-deo.html - ua-cam.com/video/7StvyFCbauk/v-deo.html
Or as a KiwiRail train. :) After all, he was already almost half mechanical. ;) And you can really see how badly the salt air is corroding those rails. The rust is far more evident in the earlier shots when the train is near the sea than later when it's further inland.
It's not surprising the rails are rusty, there is often a fine mist drifting inland on the wind caused by the waves crashing onto the coastline. At times the train runs so near to the sea, the waves feel almost close enough to touch.
please stop cutting the video every 5-10s it affects the flow of a good video,if hinducowgirl can do it so can you i know the video was uploded several years back so it is little you can do about it now.
Hi, later videos are full length. When this video was taken GoPro cameras couldn't cope with the vibration when the diesel loco was working hard, so most of the footage shown was shot when the train was coasting. Hinducowgirls videos are very good, she is lucky to be driving smooth running modern electric trains as opposed to rough riding diesels from the 60's and 70's. Today's GoPro's are much improved, they can cope with vibration
watching again in 2023...Yay! Rangiora, you got me home!
Hello, it's nice to know you are at home in New Zealand. Best wishes. Tim 😊.
Loved this. Lived & traveled up and down the country years back.👍
Thank you, it is a beautiful part of the world.😊
Brilliant video! Really enjoyed the ride!
Hello Henry, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
BRILLIANT job, as always Tim! Thank you.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
We visited New Zealand in May 2013 and loved every moment of it. It's a great country with great people,but I digress ... Shortly before or trip to NZcommenced Kiwi rail announced the suspension of the Coastal Pacific for the winter. It ceased operations about two days before our previously planned Blenheim - Christchurch journey so we missed all of the spectacular scenery along the route. Thanks for these splendid videos, Tim.
navy57 Hi, thank-you for taking time to comment, it is appreciated. You were very unfortunate to have missed this trip, but from your comment it did not stop you from enjoying everything else New Zealand has to offer .... Best Wishes .... Tim.
Many thanks for nice and great virtual railway trip on this beautiful country!
Hello Chuck, this line was damaged by an earth quake and it has taken many months to repair it, but happily it has recently reopened. The train is the best way to enjoy the wonderful scenery.
Excellent cab & observation carriage footage on this deserted coastal railway line.
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I travelled the route again in 2019 to see how the earthquake had changed the coastline, having made arrangements to film the route from the cab, it was defeated on the day by an anonymous health and safety official to the disappointment of both myself and the KiwiRail staff who had made the arrangements. It would have been a unique opportunity to compare the two cab rides side by side to show the tremendous amount of work done to re-open the line. I did publish a video of my 2019 visit - ua-cam.com/video/AMukdg8NU1M/v-deo.html
Love your videos of the different tour train trips. The Pacific Coast has me wanting to be there to experience the trip. A trip to plan for someday.
Hi Cheryl, New Zealand's South Island is awesome, I love the place, I hope you make it one day, I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience.
nice views along the coast despite the rain..
It's an amazing place, where rain is a common occurrence .
All those passing loops.......and nobody to pass! LOL! I have driven on the coastal highway from Christchurch to Picton, it's very scenic. No sign of a train the day I was travelling. Thanks for the video.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. The railway is certainly capable of handling more trains. When I camped at Blenheim, there appeared to be more trains in the early morning and late evening, although at the moment there are is a limited number of freight trains running at night, as the line is still being repaired during daylight hours after the earthquake that caused severe damage to both the road and railway line..
Another great series of videos to watch. Really enjoyed the trip. Safe travels ahead. God bless.
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the ride.
Very, very...nice vídeo !!! thanks
Marvellous footage, great trip, thank you for posting! (Though I agree with Fritz that it could do without the muzak...)
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I try to use the original sound track as much as reasonably possibly, but sometimes for a number of reasons I can't.
I have been over and done the TranzAlpine to Greymouth. Driven up to Kaikoura. This train trip is on the cards too.
Cheers
Hi David, KiwiRail have just posted a video to let the world know the Tranzalpine is back is action after fires destroyed some of the wooden bridges along the line. It will be a little longer before the Coastal Pacific is running again, due to earthquake damage to the track, but it was a relief all round that the extensive damage was not used as an excuse to close the line. Hopefully it will be back in action for the 2018 season.
This must be one of your biggest uploads yet Tim...excellent footage...well done.....Steve.
Hi Steve, this one took a bit of editing, I am working on our trip to the WSR, it should be posted by the the weekend...Bye for now....Tim.
Thank you again, Tim. I have enjoyed all three parts of this trip.
Thank you, this is one of my favorite train rides and it's my pleasure to share it with you.
As usual I really enjoy your work. Have put WSR in my favs for a later date. Rob.
Cheers Rob, thank you for your comment....Tim.
Thank you....greatly enjoyed... Cheers
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Waited until I've seen all three parts to say WELL DONE, Tim! Great video trilogy! The "Like" applies to all three parts.
Hi Neil, it's really nice to know you enjoyed them. The line is still not open over it's full length yet due to damage done by a massive earthquake last year. The train this was taken from has not been able to run this season, hopefully the line will be restored for next summer season. Hopefully I will visit again when it is up and running. I was unlucky to catch wet weather, as this coast of New Zealand is usually dry and sunny.
Hi, Tim! Christchurch bore the brunt of not one but two powerful quakes, the first in 2011 and the second sometime last year(2016) so there's still quite a bit to be done to aid that city's recovery. Not for nothing is New Zealand known as the "Shaky Isles", the nation as a whole, is prone to quakes. Of course, closer to home, I used to live at Stockton, a suburb of Newcastle NSW. You may remember this because it made the news in Britain and America of the 5.5 richter quake that wrecked Newcastle on 28th December, 1989. Local TV station NBN had a field reporter covering a bus union strike, the reporter was interviewing a union delegate when the quake struck a little after 10.00 am local daylight savings time. It was a shocker. I saw the aftermath of it when the train I was on was coming back from Wauchope came in to Hamilton station. I heard about it because those waiting for the train at Wauchope station were all talking about it.
Hi Neil, this is a link to a video I made that includes shots of Christchurch before and after the quake - ua-cam.com/video/6m8aj7D6qIQ/v-deo.html It was heart breaking to see the city after the quake. The rebuild is proving a slow process as those that make the decisions have to determined what to rebuild, bearing in mind the new city centre may have less shops and offices and the church is not willing to rebuild the iconic cathedral. In many ways Christchurch was the centre of South Island tourism and for this reason alone it is desirable to get the place looking good as soon as possible. Some areas are so unstable they cannot be built on, hopefully they will become parks and gardens. Having personally seen the aftermath of a quake you are likely aware of the devastation, even buildings that look OK are often wrecked inside to a point where demolition has to be considered. I wish the people of Christchurch well and look forward to visiting again.
Hi, Tim! I'll take a look at your video through the link in a moment but first I want to ask if you saw the recent Tony Robinson series where he did history walks through various Australian and NZ cities? He did an episode on Christchurch which would've been completed before the second earthquake in 2016 wreaked further damage on the city. He also visited Newcastle NSW in the first half-dozen episodes too.
Hi Neil, I don't watch much television. I have not seen the series you mention, but I will look out for it as I like Tony Robinson, I have seen him in a series where he visits archaeological digging sites to discover how our ancestors lived.
j'aime beaucoup les 3 parties
Merci, je suis heureux que vous avez apprécié la série complète. J’ai parcouru cette route à nouveau en 2019 - c’est la vidéo de mon dernier voyage - ua-cam.com/video/AMukdg8NU1M/v-deo.html
I didn't knew that New Zealand had a railway and the view looks beautiful and the Island love the video but l want to know how the train looks in the inside............
There are not many railway lines left in New Zealand, but those that survive pass through some outstanding scenery. KiwiRail invested in a new fleet of carriages for their scenic trains, they are very comfortable, with large panoramic windows. For more information about them click on this link - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_AK_class_carriage
Great music thanks. Just finished the trip off nicely. Never seen that part of the coast.
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I did the ride again a couple of months ago, but this time I wasn't able to place cameras in the cab, even though I'd asked for, and been given the impression it would be OK. The line has only recently reopened after a serious earthquake closed the line for over a year.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Hi I rode the old K class when I was a Lad from Wellington to Auckland. Must have been just before they were withdrawn.Still can smell the cinders as we entered a tunnel. Cheers.
@@johnmchardy1229 That must have been awesome, I saw a K Class in the Mainline Steam shed at Plimmerton, but it was not in steam, although I have traveled behind a Ja Class to Whanganui starting out from Paekakariki with Steam Incorporated. I'd love to see Mainline Steam's Ka on the Arthur's Pass line.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Plimmerton that brings back memories. Grandad had a holiday house at the very top of Ogilvy Terrace. The last house at the very top on the right as you drive up. The paddock next door was my road to the beach. Our family used it a lot many happy summer holidays there.
I have stayed on a number of occasions at the Moana Lodge backpackers on the junction between Moana Road and Airlie Road, its worth paying a little extra for a room with a view towards the Bay. Ogilvy Terrace is nearby, one of my sons friends lived half way up the road. Plimmerton has a nice atmosphere about it, the sort of place I would choose to live if I were to move to new Zealand.
On the way round we saw many passing loops, but didn't pass anything. Was this the only train working that day?
Hi, we passed a frieght train at Kaikoura.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Thanks
As always , I have enjoyed your videos. I admit to not being sure about the interruptions from the open car. Sort of discombobulating when I am happily focused on the driver's view. but you can't satisfy everyone and I do think you do great work. Your Shimla work is still amongst your best, though.
Hi Hammers, good to hear from you. I would have posted a complete drivers eye view at normal speed but unfortunately the camera suffers from a jelly effect as the loco accelerates and slows down due to the increased vibration from the engine. I take the good video and put it together in the best way I can. I have posted a complete high speed version as this hides most of the jelly effect. Thanks for commenting......Tim.
I enjoy the open car because you get good views, the sound of the train on the rails, and the sounds of the engine. A great combination. I used to travel all around NZ back in the 70s and 80s on the railcars and was lucky to be able to sit up front with the drivers. Unfortunately I cant seem to find any videos of these railcars apart from small snippets. Thanks to you Tim and others, I have been able to travel all round the world on trains from the comfort of my home.
Tim has made a huge contribution to rail imaging in several countries.
Travelling south on the Northern Explorer (Dora) later this week but won't be in a video situation. but Tim has set the bar very high!
Dang, Tim, why didn't you show the meet(ing of trains) at Claverly?
ChamplainDivision Hi, although the train stopped at Claverly we did not pass another train, there were just some trucks parked in a siding. I believe the driver stopped to obtain permission from control to proceed, which may also explain the yellow signal approaching the loop.
Okay, why is a yellow/approach signal given at the beginning of a passing loop/siding and then a green/proceed/clear signal given at the end when the train is obviously highballing through the whole thing? Also, I've noticed the driver/engineer is very selective about blowing his horn for grade crossings. Some he does; some he doesn't. I am aware that there is a "just one toot" rule in Australia, so I'm assuming the same applies in New Zealand.
ChamplainDivision Hi, I don't know the answer to the passing loop signals, but I did notice the the driver only sounded the horn when approaching ungated level crossings.
How did you even get this footage?
I asked the driver nicely and he allowed me to place a GoPro camera attached to a suction pad in the window. Sadly this is no longer possible due to changes in the management.
@@Timsvideochannel1 asked the river? 🤨
@@michaellewis6467 Oops I forget the "D" 😵💫.
@@Timsvideochannel1 oh 😂
Assistir TimsvideochanneI1 em:11/04/2022, ás 16:35 minutos, estado de Pernambuco-Brasil. Gosto dos vídeos do tim, que para mim, servem de incentivo para um futuro turismo nestes locais onde ele filmou.
Olá, é bom saber que esses vídeos inspiram você a querer visitar lugares diferentes. Há tantos lugares bonitos para ir, alguns próximos e outros a muitos quilômetros de distância, também gosto de acompanhar as aventuras de viagem das pessoas no UA-cam. Cuidar. Tim.
I was with you 100% Timsvideochannel1 UNTIL, the music BS in part 3 at about the 45 minute mark. Good bye Tim, you've joined the Personae non grata ranks of DW Docs.
AND... I've hit the downward thumb icon from 13 to 14. ('-') Any questions?
good bye time
(39:36) To the right: Maybe he watches what's outside?
Great
Thank you.
I wonder what the death rate is for cars and trucks at those unprotected crossings, where the engineer only toots a short little note about 2 seconds before he hits the crossings? Maybe the reason we saw so few people is that they've all been killed at railroad crossings?
+David D
Hi, this book answers some of your questions. I have read the book and the main problems appear to be wash outs, land slips and early morning milk lorries ..... www.transpressnz.com/DangerAhead.html ..... your theory as to why New Zealand has a small population is certainly though provoking.
+David D
You see the survivors. ;)
+pega17pl
"I survived New Zealand's railway crossings" would look good printed on Sweatshirts :-)
+Timsvideochannel1
LOL - Yes!
+David D 100% for morons.
at 53:55 was that a loram rail grinder
It may be a Speno Rail grinder.
I only like the front views...
ua-cam.com/video/rME6LkuNqIM/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/l6Gt0qPuBZo/v-deo.html These two links are high-speed driver's eye views of the line.
next time you do one of these only have a camera on the cab not the open car at the back
I was trying to give an all round impression of the journey. I have just posted a couple videos take in North Island showing only the cab view - ua-cam.com/video/J-PCv6Y-QOY/v-deo.html - ua-cam.com/video/7StvyFCbauk/v-deo.html
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Very good, very good... :) :)
Joan Riffot Riffot Thank you, your comment is really appreciated ..... Tim.
53:30 Darth Vader lives! ;)
Reincarnated as a KiwiRail train driver :-)
Or as a KiwiRail train. :) After all, he was already almost half mechanical. ;)
And you can really see how badly the salt air is corroding those rails. The rust is far more evident in the earlier shots when the train is near the sea than later when it's further inland.
It's not surprising the rails are rusty, there is often a fine mist drifting inland on the wind caused by the waves crashing onto the coastline. At times the train runs so near to the sea, the waves feel almost close enough to touch.
please stop cutting the video every 5-10s it affects the flow of a good video,if hinducowgirl can do it so can you i know the video was uploded several years back so it is little you can do about it now.
Hi, later videos are full length. When this video was taken GoPro cameras couldn't cope with the vibration when the diesel loco was working hard, so most of the footage shown was shot when the train was coasting. Hinducowgirls videos are very good, she is lucky to be driving smooth running modern electric trains as opposed to rough riding diesels from the 60's and 70's. Today's GoPro's are much improved, they can cope with vibration