Drivers Eye View : Rotomanu to Otira - Coal train

[@peterfrazer1943]

An excellent video, I loved it. Rolling through the Valley and the beautiful landscape, It reminded me of the Lake district in England. That valley would have probably been created by a Glacier thousands of years ago. As I said, an excellent video and I will look out for more. Greetings from UK

[@royfearn4345]

There's something deeply satisfying about NZ countryside with that glacial meltwater flowing under the bridges. I'm very envious! Best wishes from England.

[@joscallinet6260]

Until I came across this video, I did not know - or think - that New Zealand had any railways! The scenery is magnificent.

[@katerinakemp5701]

Lol NZ has more scenery than you can shake a stick at.

[@dnstone1127]

New Zealand was founded by the British, who invented the railways.

[@tonymckeage1028]

great video geoff, thanks for sharing

[@ronboff3461]

excellent trip! beautiful country!

[@Chris-NZ]

There’s something deeply satisfying hearing those diesels rumbling away.

[@pamjohnsongrey865]

Love the train journeys ,thank you for sharing😁❤

[@geoffmackley]

More to come!

[@vittoriovictorino]

Maravilloso!!!!!!!!

[@danamack7405]

Lovely scenery !! Please do more ? Can you tell me if this is possible ?

[@geoffmackley]

Many more videos to come

[@frickpoo6644]

this is amazing!!!!!! im sure having to use the restroom in a 5 gal. bucket is totally worth it. (or hanging off the side w safetyline attached of course..... )

[@johnrauner2515]

I never realised how much noise the traction motors make on the DX's

[@danamack7405]

Lovely video - New Zealand is beautiful ! What type of loco please - KiwiRail class DC ?

[@snapula]

DXC

[@danamack7405]

Hi again ! Is there any chance of another train cab ride video ? I have asked this a few weeks, and and a couple of days ago, but have not received a reply. Please let me know if another video is possible (like this one) Thanks

[@geoffmackley]

Yes, soon

[@qmorning7921]

47：00 so close to the front train

[@nzrailmaps]

Banker engines waiting to be coupled on the front for the 1 in 33 grade through the tunnel ahead.

[@qmorning7921]

@@nzrailmaps thank you

[@tspj_editz]

hy frist koment me ne ki

[@stinchjack]

Seems like you have to goto the South Island for proper train horns these days ....

[@geoffmackley]

😀

[@overredrover9430]

Unfortunately they'll likely be phased out when new locomotives for the South Island - DM class - arrive

[@darksideka]

12:22 Those are some pretty tight corners at that speed 😬

[@nzrailmaps]

It's signedposted for 55 km/h there, which could be a 200 metre radius curve about?

[@nzrailmaps]

34 km total trip in 43 minutes, so they were not really going fast. It's uphill all the way.