This is a great quality production. I've driven that piece of coastline many times and recommend seeing it (one way or another) to all visitors to New Zealand.
@@Roadrunnerz45 There are a lot of coastal roads in NZ (of variable length) so it's a bit subjective to say which is the best. The North Island has a lot, and is largely untapped from a tourism perspective. But for the South Island I would rate this particular one as my personal favourite. There are also stunning views over on the West Coast of the South Island, driving up through Punakaiki.
I love your train videos, very precise, and good information. I feel Coastal Pacific should be promoted more, it's one of the best coastal train rides.
You were lucky to get DXB 5137 hauling your train. She was one of only seven DXs to receive that early KiwiRail livery, and the only one of those seven to get a yellow cab with black numbers instead of a grey cab with white numbers. I managed to see 5137 on coal trains back in April, when she was running with DXR 8022 (sister to 8007; the engine that appears at 2:03).
Your content is as always, excellent. Kiwirail should be paying you a promo fee! Really glad you had a great time over here and got to explore a wee bit. Your pronunciation of te reo is spot on. Ka pai for practicing! Australia and NZ really do have the most fantastic scenery, eh?
Thanks so much! I like your thinking … I guess one advantage of paying for it myself is that no one can call my opinions biased. 😉 I had an incredible time in New Zealand. The scenery is beautiful. I certainly plan to return.
It was awesome to see you and another one of your excellent videos. I was anxiously waiting for another one every since you filmed that ferry trip. I love the high quality of your videos. Thank you for the work you do and the expenditures you go through to bring us high quality content and beautiful places. Much appreciated 👌🌺.
Thanks for a lovely review from on board the Coastal Pacific. Both my wife and myself did the trip from Christchurch to Picton. We enjoyed the hospitality from the staff onboard and the views were amazing. . Also the views as well. We stayed at Picton at their hotel before riding the Cook Straight to Wellington the next morning. I would recommended this train journey to every one.
Great video as always and don't worry about the Māori pronunciation, yours was pretty good and much better than many kiwis. A pity we don't have a lot more long-distance trains for you review. Just the Capital Connection and Wairarapa Line regional trains in Wellington, assuming you're doing/ have done the Tranz Alpine.
Thank you! 🙏 Yes, I would have loved to travel more by train in NZ but still very much enjoyed every train journey I took. The TranzAlpine was the final train I took in NZ so now that this one is done, I can start editing that one. 😉
I love all your travel videos! They take me to places that I may never get to enjoy personally but you have a marvelous way of putting your viewer in the window seat beside you. Many thanks for all your videos... I can't wait for the bell to alert me to your next one. 🥰
Good video - and nice to see one of my maps used (at 36:14 - my Wikipedia name is Grutness :) I just wish that passenger services still extended down from Christchurch to where I am in Dunedin - it's another spectacular part of the line, especially as the train winds its way down towards Dunedin itself.
Thank you - including for your map! I wish that too … I’ve never been to Dunedin but am keen to visit. It looks like a lovely city. When I do, I’m planning to travel the Taieri River Gorge but would love to travel between Christchurch and Dunedin by train as well. 🙏
@@FromtheWindowSeat I hope the Taieri line is back running by the time you visit! It was taken out of commission during Covid and isn't yet back in service - which is a tragedy, both for locals and for tourists.
Me again…since watching your Japanese upload from beginning to end…lo and behold this (unseen) video also appeared. I know I haven’t seen a video because I always add a thumbs up for anything I’ve already watched. Good one Adam. Thanks as always.
The best videos on the beauty and uniqueness of New Zealand captured by you with informative commentary alongside. I felt as if I was inside that train on this thrilling journey. Thanks for your excellent channel on TH-cam.
Just incredible scenes and production Mr Adam, no words for the journey as well as your work. Love, from India. ❤ Subscribed to enjoy more of your train journeys. 😊
Great Video, yes I am seriously considering doing the coastal pacific and transalpine, i was a canterbury native until 1995 and would never have considered traveling by rail! thanks for a great review
As a Kiwi following friend from across the creek you have done a great job showing our place we call home. As a train nutter you did a great job on the interislander followed you back home too. Thank you for the great trips
A really marvellous journey. We did it on our first visit to New Zealand eight months ago. The colour of the water is a beautiful turquoise which looks unreal. The train is brilliant. Very well organised and lovely crew. We did all three train journeys. It would be great if there could be more, say, to Dunedin from Christchurch. I can't wait to get back to NZ in 2024!
I did that ride way back in 2004, the trains weren't quite as nice then 🙂 Amazing journey & wonderful country, would recommend everyone to visit if possible.
@@FromtheWindowSeat I loved NZ so much I visited again 18 months later :-) Long journey from the UK. My credit card never forgave me! But no regrets it's worth it. Wonderful country.
👋👌appreciate your narration and how you go the extra mile and add names of rivers, places. Your pronunciation is a lot better than some who say they are kiwi's. Kai te pai e ho.
I had the great pleasure of visiting your wonderful New Zealand in 2010 and absolutely fell in love with it! I was on a tour and saw parts of both Islands and I have told several people to by all means, take a trip to New Zealand. The people are also wonderful and I hope someday to come back.
New subscribers here, watching in western CO, USA. Awesome job with the videography, commentary, editing, et al. Very impressive...and the NZ scenery is just lovely. One of our favorite new channels...God bless!
Excellent video! I've been bingeing all night on your New Zealand trips. I'll get around to the Aussie ones eventually. My memory of this journey goes way back to when the seats were made from wooden slats! We were given pillows and I think maybe a blanket, because no heating! I travelled at night under a full moon. Magical! But, god it was COLD!🥶
What a fantastic journey, and such stunning views. I really enjoyed the video. It brought back memories of my visit to Kaikōura when it was still recovering from the quake; such a lovely place. I definitely want to return, and this train trip would definitely be on my to do list. Thank you for making and sharing the video . Keep up the good work. I look forward to the next one 👍👍
Nice to see you in Aotearoa-NZ, I am originally from litle town Te Kauwhata in the Waikato (Near Hamilton), I really like the south island its much more scenic and if you ever get the chance adam I hope you'll go back spend some days in Abel Tasman Park in one the cabins/huts it be a nice experience and getting to one of the walking tracks and beaches. I learned something today never knew we had Salt production in ANZ haha. How beautiful is the coast line from Wharanui on such beautiful day and the random blokes smile at 17mins 16secs haha. Coffee and Carrot cake cant go wrong with those views to enjoy. You did pretty good with the pronunciation and whats important you tried to pronouce the maori names thats all we can ask. We love wine time and I kinda feel nostalgic for those little plastic wine cups brings back some memories of growing up in NZ.
Thanks so much Hugo! I did try to visit Abel Tasman Park on a boat+hike day trip but unfortunately a bad weather forecast meant it got cancelled. Hopefully another time!
The loco pulling it originally was infact DXR8007, I caught this train in Belfast. 8007 had a big fault so 5137 had to replace it as it had no use and was gonna be towed to Christchurch
Love to hear the chug of the GE 7FDL’s half a world away. Amtrak’s GE’s use the same prime movers (albeit the 16 cylinder version). They make nearly an identical sound, and have drifted off to sleep in my sleeping accommodation listening to the same ‘music’.
I would recomened you return to New Zealand as in Picton they Run a Steam train for tourist durning the Summer season. But I think that may change as they have had to use a Diesel due to fire risk being too high through the dashwood pass...
Will you be doing a visit to The UK sometime in the future? If so I would like to recommend The Far North Line from Inverness Scotland and for costal scenery The Belfast to Derry line in Northern Ireland.
Hi Adam, another fantastic video of an amazing train journey. You said it was a warm day...do you remember the temperature? The water was a beautiful blue but i reckon the temperature would be cold😂. I loved your grin from ear to ear when you had the viewing car to yourself. Have you ever been on the Puffing Billy in Victoria? I've been on a short ride only and thought the scenery was very nice. Regards Erika from sunny Perth 😎
Hi Erika. Thank you! I can’t remember the temperature but I’m guessing it was low 20s. Not hot by Aussie standards but comfortable nonetheless. I have been on Puffing Billy but not in quite a few years. Need to visit again at some point. Cheers!
@FromtheWindowSeat OMG low 20s is definitely not swimming weather and would explain why you were wearing a jacket. Looking forward to your next video. Regards Erika from sunny Perth 😎
Stunning as always, Adam! When I saw what train you were taking I poured myself a glass of New Zealand Sauvi Blanc to enjoy with the video. Great minds think alike. Are there any particular wines from that region you would recommend? I'd just love to pick your brain about wine in general. You seem to have good taste.
Thank you! I can highly recommend the rieslings at Framingham, No. 1 Family Estate for sparkling white … and the sauv blanc was good anywhere in Marlborough. 😋 I also got down to Central Otago where the standouts were Hawkshead Riesling and Coal Pit Pinot noir 2020. Not cheap but delicious.
Beautiful countryside to view, and excellent video + narration. (Given the noise and diesel odors that waft through the observation car, I wonder why it isn’t placed last on the train instead of immediately following the engine?)
Many thanks! The viewing car is furthest from the engine on the north bound journey but closest on the south. My guess is they don’t want the hassle and time of rearranging the consist. 🤔
Hi again a fantastic video. A question how far is the picton station from the interislander ferry terminal. You mentioned short distance Is it walkable with a suitcase. Appreciate your help.. i think i figured it out in Google map😊
Thankyou for your amazing videos! I’d love to do this trip next year from Perth…I was thinking of doing it in late March 2025, however, would September be more preferable? I don’t mind the cool weather…cheers.
I did this trip way back in 2004, the train wasn't as posh then, but the views just as great. Went whale watching in Kaikora. Would live there if I could, long way from the UK tho LOL
Last time I took this train, the engineer was trying to make up time. We went at supersonic speed. We bounced so much it was impossible to stand. So bumpy!
Dear Mr Adam Joyce. Your presentations are very informative. Truly enjoyable. I have a question if you may kindly choose not to ignore 😊(btw my subscription number is 18601😅😅) We are planning to take the interislander from Wellington to Picton and connect Coastal Pacific at 140pm. Q. Does coastal Pacific train wait for ferry passengers? Or is it advisable to stay a night at Picton and catch the train next day? Thank you Also if you haven't visited Sri Lanka yet there is an amazing train journey to the mountains. Cheers
Thank you very much! You can travel on the Interislander and the Coastal Pacific on a single booking through the Great Journeys of NZ website: www.greatjourneysnz.com/tours-and-trains/scenic-trains/coastal-pacific-train/ My understanding, is that this means, the train would (within reason) wait for the ferry, and they allow almost 90 minutes for the transfer (which is plenty of time). And provided you've made the reservations on a single booking, if for some reason the train couldn't wait, then it would be up to Great Journeys of NZ to assist you. You can always contact the Great Journeys of NZ online or by phone to check, noting that the Coastal Pacific has stopped for winter but will resume in September. Hope this helps. No, I've not been to Sri Lanka but hope to one day. All the best!
Technically Christchurch has a bare bones train transit system. Although it is far from a true transit city train. There are cases of people using the train to get from Rangiora to Christchurch station. As seen in the video when they stopped at Rangiora. Usually some people get on to arrive to Christchurch. Or Rolleston to Christchurch. Although this is very infrequent that it's negligible. But hey, I'll sleep better tonight knowing that my city has a negligible transit rail service. But had the beginnings of a true transit system. 😂
1:10 Sadly, after $350m has already been spent on the Interislander project, the new NZ govt has canned it because they think they can find a better solution. Reminds me of Turnbull's better, faster, cheaper NBN... we know how that went 😩
This is a great quality production. I've driven that piece of coastline many times and recommend seeing it (one way or another) to all visitors to New Zealand.
Yes, it’s certainly beautiful. Thank you!
@@FromtheWindowSeat ❤0
Great video but dreadful pronunciation of Maori place names! Please seek help before attempting more!
is this the best coastal drive in new zealand or even south island?
@@Roadrunnerz45 There are a lot of coastal roads in NZ (of variable length) so it's a bit subjective to say which is the best. The North Island has a lot, and is largely untapped from a tourism perspective. But for the South Island I would rate this particular one as my personal favourite. There are also stunning views over on the West Coast of the South Island, driving up through Punakaiki.
I love that they have emergency bridges in storage for use after earthquake damage. I would never have expected that.
Yes, surprised me too. But makes sense, given how common earthquakes are. 🤔
I love your train videos, very precise, and good information. I feel Coastal Pacific should be promoted more, it's one of the best coastal train rides.
Thank you. Yes, I think it’s the least known of New Zealand’s long distance trains but deserves to be widely known. 😌
You were lucky to get DXB 5137 hauling your train. She was one of only seven DXs to receive that early KiwiRail livery, and the only one of those seven to get a yellow cab with black numbers instead of a grey cab with white numbers. I managed to see 5137 on coal trains back in April, when she was running with DXR 8022 (sister to 8007; the engine that appears at 2:03).
Oh cool. Good to know. Thanks!
What a fantastic video Adam. I can see how much hard work has gone into it. So informative and beautiful. Hope we meet some day.
Really appreciate that. Glad to know the effort shows. Thank you!
Your content is as always, excellent. Kiwirail should be paying you a promo fee! Really glad you had a great time over here and got to explore a wee bit. Your pronunciation of te reo is spot on. Ka pai for practicing! Australia and NZ really do have the most fantastic scenery, eh?
Thanks so much! I like your thinking … I guess one advantage of paying for it myself is that no one can call my opinions biased. 😉 I had an incredible time in New Zealand. The scenery is beautiful. I certainly plan to return.
Amazing land of beauty. Thanks for sharing your videos.👍✌️🍻
You’re welcome. 😊
It was awesome to see you and another one of your excellent videos. I was anxiously waiting for another one every since you filmed that ferry trip. I love the high quality of your videos. Thank you for the work you do and the expenditures you go through to bring us high quality content and beautiful places. Much appreciated 👌🌺.
That’s so kind of you to say. Thank you! I enjoy making both the journeys and videos - so the pleasure is mine. ☺️
Thanks for a lovely review from on board the Coastal Pacific. Both my wife and myself did the trip from Christchurch to Picton. We enjoyed the hospitality from the staff onboard and the views were amazing. . Also the views as well. We stayed at Picton at their hotel before riding the Cook Straight to Wellington the next morning. I would recommended this train journey to every one.
Thank you! Glad to hear you loved the journey too. Recommendations all round. Cheers! ☺️
Great video as always and don't worry about the Māori pronunciation, yours was pretty good and much better than many kiwis. A pity we don't have a lot more long-distance trains for you review. Just the Capital Connection and Wairarapa Line regional trains in Wellington, assuming you're doing/ have done the Tranz Alpine.
Thank you! 🙏 Yes, I would have loved to travel more by train in NZ but still very much enjoyed every train journey I took. The TranzAlpine was the final train I took in NZ so now that this one is done, I can start editing that one. 😉
I love all your travel videos! They take me to places that I may never get to enjoy personally but you have a marvelous way of putting your viewer in the window seat beside you. Many thanks for all your videos... I can't wait for the bell to alert me to your next one. 🥰
Wonderful to hear that. Thank you! 🙏
Thank you Adam for such a comprehensive quality video. How blessed are the wonderful Kiwis😊
Yes, New Zealand scenery is like the best of so many countries all in one. 😍 Thank you!
Really spectacular, looking forward to your next one 😂
Thank you! 😊
Good video - and nice to see one of my maps used (at 36:14 - my Wikipedia name is Grutness :) I just wish that passenger services still extended down from Christchurch to where I am in Dunedin - it's another spectacular part of the line, especially as the train winds its way down towards Dunedin itself.
Thank you - including for your map!
I wish that too … I’ve never been to Dunedin but am keen to visit. It looks like a lovely city. When I do, I’m planning to travel the Taieri River Gorge but would love to travel between Christchurch and Dunedin by train as well. 🙏
@@FromtheWindowSeat I hope the Taieri line is back running by the time you visit! It was taken out of commission during Covid and isn't yet back in service - which is a tragedy, both for locals and for tourists.
@@jamesdignanmusic2765 It’s running again. There are dates through to August. www.dunedinrailways.co.nz/journeys/the-inlander-journey
@@FromtheWindowSeat Excellent! I hadn't heard than hews :)
Me again…since watching your Japanese upload from beginning to end…lo and behold this (unseen) video also appeared. I know I haven’t seen a video because I always add a thumbs up for anything I’ve already watched. Good one Adam. Thanks as always.
Happy to hear that. Thank you!
Adam--an excellent and interesting video as always--good job!
Thanks so much. Great to hear. 😊
The best videos on the beauty and uniqueness of New Zealand captured by you with informative commentary alongside. I felt as if I was inside that train on this thrilling journey. Thanks for your excellent channel on TH-cam.
Thanks so much Joseph for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed it.
Just incredible scenes and production Mr Adam, no words for the journey as well as your work.
Love, from India. ❤
Subscribed to enjoy more of your train journeys. 😊
Great to get this feedback. Many thanks! 😊
Fantastic video with really great scenery!
Lovely to hear that. Thank you!
Great Video, yes I am seriously considering doing the coastal pacific and transalpine, i was a canterbury native until 1995 and would never have considered traveling by rail! thanks for a great review
Thank you! Happy to hear you might give them a go. Cheers!
More happy memories of October 2000!! My friends lived in Blenheim... Thanks so much for this beautiful video!!♥️
A lovely part of the world. Thanks!
Wow.... Amazing , captivating and mesmerizing.
A very well documented Travelogue. I felt I were with You 🥺🥺.
Hat's off !!!
So good to hear. Thank you for your kind words! 🙏
Excellent and beautiful landscape of New Zealand...
Thank you!
Excellent video, have driven this route many times. Train journey looks so relaxing. On the bucket list!
Thank you! Yes, I highly recommend it. 😃
The view is the same, also loved driving it. And seeing the seals. And crays at Kaikoura. Nice memories.
Great to hear. Cheers!
Never realised how much I was missing out on, habing never taken this trip, even with living in Blenheim for 30 years! Great video
As a Kiwi following friend from across the creek you have done a great job showing our place we call home. As a train nutter you did a great job on the interislander followed you back home too. Thank you for the great trips
That’s brilliant to hear. Thank you!
A really marvellous journey. We did it on our first visit to New Zealand eight months ago. The colour of the water is a beautiful turquoise which looks unreal. The train is brilliant. Very well organised and lovely crew. We did all three train journeys. It would be great if there could be more, say, to Dunedin from Christchurch. I can't wait to get back to NZ in 2024!
Agreed. Yes, I’d love to catch the train from Christchurch to Dunedin.
I did that ride way back in 2004, the trains weren't quite as nice then 🙂 Amazing journey & wonderful country, would recommend everyone to visit if possible.
Absolutely. A brilliant journey.
@@FromtheWindowSeat I loved NZ so much I visited again 18 months later :-) Long journey from the UK. My credit card never forgave me! But no regrets it's worth it. Wonderful country.
👋👌appreciate your narration and how you go the extra mile and add names of rivers, places. Your pronunciation is a lot better than some who say they are kiwi's. Kai te pai e ho.
Tēnā koe!
magnificent....very nice vdo friend...gr8 footages...big like...greetings from india
Glad you liked it. Thank you!
Fabulous video Adam keep up the great work. I’m always inspired to travel after watching your posts.
Great to hear that. Thanks Darren!
Driven this route a few times but nice to see it at leisure and from a different perspective
I imagine the drive would also be spectacular. Cheers!
I had the great pleasure of visiting your wonderful New Zealand in 2010 and absolutely fell in love with it! I was on a tour and saw parts of both Islands and I have told several people to by all means, take a trip to New Zealand. The people are also wonderful and I hope someday to come back.
Yes, it’s a beautiful place. 😍
thank you for this video, really makes me want to go as soon as possible, cant wait for your next video too
Great to hear. Thank you! 🙏
Hi, Awesome video, clear commentary, neat and perfect.
Your selection of background music 🎶 complements the video.
Great Job 💯
Thanks so much - really appreciate that. :)
I recently traveled the Trans Alpine of which you covered a while back.
This is another must do for me.
Oh cool. Did you enjoy the TranzAlpine?
@FromtheWindowSeat yes, as a rail enthusiast I enjoyed listening to the Dx locos, as they're not based in the north island.
Hi Adam a great production as usual. You’ve inspired me to take this trip when next in NZ. Cheers
Hi Ross. Many thanks! Great to hear that. You’ll love it. Cheers!
Did this journey both ways last October. Stunning views and would highly recommend. From uk.
Wonderful!
I really enjoy your presentations...Thanks 👏🏼
Great to hear that. Thank you!
I have to agree with you this s the best in New Zeland, I traveled it 16 years ago.
Wonderful to hear. Cheers!
Love all the information, music, accent, and most awesome video.
Great to hear. Thank you!
New subscribers here, watching in western CO, USA. Awesome job with the videography, commentary, editing, et al. Very impressive...and the NZ scenery is just lovely. One of our favorite new channels...God bless!
That’s lovely to hear. Thank you!
Beautiful scenery beautifully filmed! Pleasantly narrated, too; just what I needed today.
Thank you kindly. 🙏
Just beautiful.
It certainly is. Cheers!
Excellent video! I've been bingeing all night on your New Zealand trips. I'll get around to the Aussie ones eventually.
My memory of this journey goes way back to when the seats were made from wooden slats! We were given pillows and I think maybe a blanket, because no heating! I travelled at night under a full moon. Magical! But, god it was COLD!🥶
Oh wow. What an experience that would have been! Thanks for watching.
Good video. I live in Christchurch and I've travelled the Coastal Pacific (and the Trans-Alpine) a number of times, but you still kept me interested.
Glad to hear that. Thank you!
Hi Adam, as usual a wonderful presentation
Thanks Peter!
Thanks Adam, Kaikoura is a typical NZ small town, that i probably will move to. _ I love it
Cheers! Good to know. Keen to visit.
Another excellent video...:):):)
Thanks again!
Been waiting for this one.
Fantastic Video!
Can't wait to do the Journey myself.
I highly recommend it (in case you can’t tell 😜). Thank you!
What a fantastic journey, and such stunning views. I really enjoyed the video.
It brought back memories of my visit to Kaikōura when it was still recovering from the quake; such a lovely place. I definitely want to return, and this train trip would definitely be on my to do list.
Thank you for making and sharing the video . Keep up the good work. I look forward to the next one 👍👍
So glad to hear that. Thank you! I’m definitely keen to return and to spend some time in Kaikōura. Cheers!
Just WOW! You put in great efforts in making this video. Loved it!
I’m glad to hear it shows. Thank you!
Awesome informative video , promoting NZ
Thank you!
Nice to see you in Aotearoa-NZ, I am originally from litle town Te Kauwhata in the Waikato (Near Hamilton), I really like the south island its much more scenic and if you ever get the chance adam I hope you'll go back spend some days in Abel Tasman Park in one the cabins/huts it be a nice experience and getting to one of the walking tracks and beaches. I learned something today never knew we had Salt production in ANZ haha. How beautiful is the coast line from Wharanui on such beautiful day and the random blokes smile at 17mins 16secs haha. Coffee and Carrot cake cant go wrong with those views to enjoy. You did pretty good with the pronunciation and whats important you tried to pronouce the maori names thats all we can ask. We love wine time and I kinda feel nostalgic for those little plastic wine cups brings back some memories of growing up in NZ.
Thanks so much Hugo! I did try to visit Abel Tasman Park on a boat+hike day trip but unfortunately a bad weather forecast meant it got cancelled. Hopefully another time!
Wonderful presentation
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome video, thank you!!
Glad you like it. Cheers!
The loco pulling it originally was infact DXR8007, I caught this train in Belfast. 8007 had a big fault so 5137 had to replace it as it had no use and was gonna be towed to Christchurch
Interesting to know. Thanks!
Wow congratulations on a fantastic video!!
Thanks so much!!
Fantastic video and great information on the pop-ups too. What a beautiful country. One problem - I really want to live there now.
Awesome to hear - thank you! Ha - yes, I can relate. 😉
Thank you for excellent video!
You are welcome! 😃
Excellent video and journey 🛤️👍
Appreciate the feedback. Thank you!
Interesting segue at 6:53
Couldn’t help myself. 😜
Fantastic video. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Great to hear. Thank you!
Great video
Thank you!
Great video- very comprehensive!
Thank you!
Very interesting and well explained thanks
Great to hear. Thanks!
great video as always Adam!
Thanks Alex!
Dude I live in picton and you done us justice 💪 thanks for that bro aroha nui
So good to hear that. Tēnā koe! 🙏
Love this so much
Thank you!
I thoroughly love your channel Adam 💯. Thank you so much for sharing your journeys ❤
Thanks so much! Great to hear.
Hi there is a beautiful vd....I'm so impressed about it..I'd like to visit south my like for u..
Thank you. Yes, the South Island is incredibly beautiful.
Great video.
Thank you!
Great video nice scenery
Thank you!
Excellent Explanation sir tku
You’re very welcome. 😃
Love to hear the chug of the GE 7FDL’s half a world away. Amtrak’s GE’s use the same prime movers (albeit the 16 cylinder version). They make nearly an identical sound, and have drifted off to sleep in my sleeping accommodation listening to the same ‘music’.
Interesting to know. Appreciate your comment!
Just great video, greeting from usa
Thank you very much!
I would recomened you return to New Zealand as in Picton they Run a Steam train for tourist durning the Summer season. But I think that may change as they have had to use a Diesel due to fire risk being too high through the dashwood pass...
Sounds great - thank you!
@@FromtheWindowSeat yeah
Great content. Thank you. Its a shame they heated the meal in toxic plastic. 😬 Othetwise the journey looked lovely.
Thanks so much!
Will you be doing a visit to The UK sometime in the future?
If so I would like to recommend The Far North Line from Inverness Scotland and for costal scenery The Belfast to Derry line in Northern Ireland.
Yes, hopefully. Both those routes sound great. 👍
Hi Adam, another fantastic video of an amazing train journey. You said it was a warm day...do you remember the temperature? The water was a beautiful blue but i reckon the temperature would be cold😂.
I loved your grin from ear to ear when you had the viewing car to yourself.
Have you ever been on the Puffing Billy in Victoria? I've been on a short ride only and thought the scenery was very nice.
Regards Erika from sunny Perth 😎
Hi Erika. Thank you! I can’t remember the temperature but I’m guessing it was low 20s. Not hot by Aussie standards but comfortable nonetheless. I have been on Puffing Billy but not in quite a few years. Need to visit again at some point. Cheers!
@FromtheWindowSeat OMG low 20s is definitely not swimming weather and would explain why you were wearing a jacket. Looking forward to your next video. Regards Erika from sunny Perth 😎
Stunning as always, Adam! When I saw what train you were taking I poured myself a glass of New Zealand Sauvi Blanc to enjoy with the video. Great minds think alike. Are there any particular wines from that region you would recommend? I'd just love to pick your brain about wine in general. You seem to have good taste.
Thank you! I can highly recommend the rieslings at Framingham, No. 1 Family Estate for sparkling white … and the sauv blanc was good anywhere in Marlborough. 😋
I also got down to Central Otago where the standouts were Hawkshead Riesling and Coal Pit Pinot noir 2020. Not cheap but delicious.
Beautiful countryside to view, and excellent video + narration. (Given the noise and diesel odors that waft through the observation car, I wonder why it isn’t placed last on the train instead of immediately following the engine?)
Many thanks! The viewing car is furthest from the engine on the north bound journey but closest on the south. My guess is they don’t want the hassle and time of rearranging the consist. 🤔
Hi again a fantastic video. A question how far is the picton station from the interislander ferry terminal. You mentioned short distance Is it walkable with a suitcase. Appreciate your help.. i think i figured it out in Google map😊
Thank you! It’s about 300 metres (a five minute walk) so yes, definitely doable with a suitcase). 😊
I went on that train in January of 2021. The weather was overcast and foggy the whole way. I didn't see much. 😞
Sorry to hear that. Bad luck, I guess.
Thankyou for your amazing videos! I’d love to do this trip next year from Perth…I was thinking of doing it in late March 2025, however, would September be more preferable? I don’t mind the cool weather…cheers.
Thank you! I believe March should be marginally warmer than September so either will be fine. Enjoy!
What blunder with the knife
Yes, was paying too much attention to filming myself. 🤦♂️
Giddy there, what time of year did you travel?👍
This was early November.
I did this trip way back in 2004, the train wasn't as posh then, but the views just as great. Went whale watching in Kaikora. Would live there if I could, long way from the UK tho LOL
Sounds wonderful. Hope to explore Kaikoura one day.
Last time I took this train, the engineer was trying to make up time. We went at supersonic speed. We bounced so much it was impossible to stand. So bumpy!
Oh gee - sounds like quite the experience! 😮
Anyone knowthe artist and song playing around 34:47?
It's Neon Affair by Notize:
th-cam.com/video/3HDzJWjBsqE/w-d-xo.html
@@FromtheWindowSeat Thank you!
Ur taking a tasty food without calling me know....😂🎉😂🎉😂🎉😂
Ha!
Dear Mr Adam Joyce. Your presentations are very informative.
Truly enjoyable. I have a question if you may kindly choose not to ignore 😊(btw my subscription number is 18601😅😅)
We are planning to take the interislander from Wellington to Picton and connect Coastal Pacific at 140pm.
Q. Does coastal Pacific train wait for ferry passengers?
Or is it advisable to stay a night at Picton and catch the train next day?
Thank you
Also if you haven't visited Sri Lanka yet there is an amazing train journey to the mountains. Cheers
Thank you very much!
You can travel on the Interislander and the Coastal Pacific on a single booking through the Great Journeys of NZ website:
www.greatjourneysnz.com/tours-and-trains/scenic-trains/coastal-pacific-train/
My understanding, is that this means, the train would (within reason) wait for the ferry, and they allow almost 90 minutes for the transfer (which is plenty of time). And provided you've made the reservations on a single booking, if for some reason the train couldn't wait, then it would be up to Great Journeys of NZ to assist you. You can always contact the Great Journeys of NZ online or by phone to check, noting that the Coastal Pacific has stopped for winter but will resume in September. Hope this helps.
No, I've not been to Sri Lanka but hope to one day. All the best!
Thank you very much for taking time to reply. The single ticket sounds connection binding. Will check further anyway. Good day
What month is this?
It was filmed in early November 2022.
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Lovely Vid & lots of info. Can pls translate metric to IMPERIAL?. An old yank here and METRIC is beyond my comprehension.
Thank you! Noted for the future.
@@FromtheWindowSeat PUH-LEEEZE & THANK YOU! SAFE & Happy travels!
Technically Christchurch has a bare bones train transit system. Although it is far from a true transit city train. There are cases of people using the train to get from Rangiora to Christchurch station. As seen in the video when they stopped at Rangiora. Usually some people get on to arrive to Christchurch. Or Rolleston to Christchurch. Although this is very infrequent that it's negligible. But hey, I'll sleep better tonight knowing that my city has a negligible transit rail service. But had the beginnings of a true transit system. 😂
Ah - I see. Better than nothing I guess. 😂
thanks for having a proper attempt at speaking the maori language spot on mate
Cheers! I know it wasn’t quite right but i certainly tried.
Why do you blur everybody’s face that are strangers
Just to be mindful of people’s privacy. Also, some people look directly at the camera, which is a bit awkward.
1:10 Sadly, after $350m has already been spent on the Interislander project, the new NZ govt has canned it because they think they can find a better solution.
Reminds me of Turnbull's better, faster, cheaper NBN... we know how that went 😩
Sheesh … doesn’t sound promising!