Rimutaka Tunnel, New Zealand. Cab view from Locomotive pulling Train.

[andy1may]

Went though the tunnel before Xmas .First timer.Great stuff what speeds do the trains do though there seemed to be going fast

[OmahaTom]

LOVE IT! Great idea to use camera for this! Its beautiful there! Greetings from Omaha, Nebraska, USA

[ckroukamp]

What monkey disliked this video! there is always a muppet with half a brain that enjoys hitting dislikes for no reason. Brilliant video mate! wish I could go for a ride in the front cab, how much would this cost me?

[andy1may]

Went though the tunnel the other day ...first timer. Train got up a fair speed though the tunnel

[lee670022]

Great video. I used to live in Masterton 31 years ago. Now in Sydney. Whenever I go back to Masterton I always enjoy the ride through the Rimutaka tunnel. Great wlak or pushbike ride also on the old Rimutaka incline. Recommend it!!

[stucko1]

sweet , the old man worked on this tunnel and the Kaimai too

[outdriving08]

Similar question to the painted arches...in the Tawa no 2 tunnel there is one of these arches but with a light in it.Is this sort of access way?

[AngelicPhantom]

What are those white painted arches on the left for?

[SAinAucklandNZ]

@AngelicPhantom Those are small arch ways, built for people (generally workers) to hide inside incase a train were to come through the tunnel. I guess that they have been painted white for people to easily see them. Thanks for watching and sorry for the late response.

[spadgm]

Great vid, is it an uphill grade to Maymorn from that end or slight downhill?

[andy1may]

Great vid thanks for sharing with us who won't get a chance to cab ride .

yeah do the Kaimai it would be awsome . . . take some uploading tho .

cheers Andy from Hamilton

[johnparkimp3]

Phew this really brings back lovely memories of my former footplate days. Especially at about 12.35 where the LE makes a small brake application then bleeds off the Independent to release the loco brakes and keep her nicely stretched out. Gives the passengers behind a good ride too. Noisy VD but one gets to live with that. Thanks a mill for memories and the posting.

[SAinAucklandNZ]

@johnparkimp3. Thanks for looking and for commenting, glad that you got some enjoyment out of my video! Too right about that VD, all the VD lights were broken too, except for that little one on the B side door so the whistle kept sounding. (Where's some bubble gum for the whistle when you need it hey?) Which lines were you riding? Thanks again for looking Cheers

[johnparkimp3]

@SAinAucklandNZ Thanks for the reply, I did my penance at the old Auckland yard and Westfield, then transferred to Napier where I did most of my service, got my ticket in Wellington and gave it away in 84, to be an owner driver. Bad move lol! Thanks for the excellent vid. Keep up the good work. cheers!

[Waikatotek]

Awesome, Now if you could do Kaimai next...... ;-)

[SAinAucklandNZ]

@Waikatotek Hey Thanks for looking! Got a couple that I'd like to do, and will when I'm next in that part of the woods. I live in Auckland you see!

[duncanmuir88]

Choice vid! Its cool to watch from a different perspective

[SAinAucklandNZ]

@duncanmuir88 Just figured out how to reply properly :)

Yes thought people might enjoy having a look at the tunnel from the Cab! Thanks for looking!

[deamze08]

Fantastic work! Are KR staff required to get a cab pass?

[SAinAucklandNZ]

@deamze08 Hi deamze08 thanks for looking at my video!

To answer your question, Technically yes, any person riding in the cab should have a 'pass'. Even if one has the relevant qualification, they still need permission to be in the cab, this is usually done through a manager!

However we all kind of know each other around the country and, such requirements are quite often overlooked!

[NZRAIL]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[SAinAucklandNZ]

@NZRAIL Hey thanks for having a look, I am also really glad that you have enjoyed the video! I will have to start taking and putting up a few more!