My father was a ganger for the railways in Waipukurau 60s-70s they used to help maintain the tracks between Norsewood and Napier I think back in the day,awesome to see these old trains still operating
Notice there's no headlight displayed as well until the DC was attached at Apata. A well drilled Enginedrivers main duty and top priority after safety.
Notice there's virtually no black smoke; The drain cocks are ccompletely closed; there is no blow from the piston packings; unlike todays "refurbished" locos.
My father was a ganger for the railways in Waipukurau 60s-70s they used to help maintain the tracks between Norsewood and Napier I think back in the day,awesome to see these old trains still operating
No rail ever went to Norsewood, would have been either Ormondville or Makotuku.
I've always loved that whistle on 1211
@23:09 Michael O'Connell, my Uncle standing looking out.
Notice there's no headlight displayed as well until the DC was attached at Apata.
A well drilled Enginedrivers main duty and top priority after safety.
Notice there's virtually no black smoke; The drain cocks are ccompletely closed; there is no blow from the piston packings; unlike todays "refurbished" locos.