Twin DFs head into a somewhat unconvincing snow scene. These first 4 shots taken on a borrowed Canon with 50mm lens, f22.
Locos awaiting duty Don't look to closely at those details...!
Another mirror-like lake!
Overall view after an early first pass at scenery .
Now from here on, some later shots with my 'new' secondhand old manual Nikon micro lens... Not sure why that DJ driver is looking so pleased with himself. Ewwww close-ups... harsh!
The new DBR and a DF on a log train. OK, technically both my log wagons.
And from another angle.
DG and a pair of DJs on a coal train in 1999. This is the first time these wagons have been on the rails in about four years
Close up of DXR 8007 swinging through a tight curve in the bush. Note the driver with the blank expression on his face.
Close up of DJ 3021.
Chosen Scale Etchcetera DA before and after weathering.
DBR 1267 and DA 230 head a goods downstream. That DA looks a little better from a distance doesn't it...
DA230 on a work train.
A DF+DF+DJ combo on a coal train.
DG2330 beside the fern bank.
An unusual DF+DBR+DF lashup bring an express goods through the S beside the river.
DF and two DJs chug upstream.
The same combo head a return train downhill a few hours later.
DA230 heads across the 'bridge with no piers' under the gaze of the ever watchful Nikau palms
DA230 beside the fernbank. Check out the walkway tread.
Coasting downgrade.