I setup and calibrated the VHF/UHF telecoms systems on these loco's during the late 1980's. Local techs and Loco staff had expertly installed the radios wiring and antennae prior to my efforts. Intense times, I was on my own, with my nous and skinned knuckles, that was how it was done back in the day. Once the task was completed the Loco Engineers invited me to their Friday drinks and surprise surprise I won the meat raffle, A huge carton of meat weighing about 15kg's, it was only when I unpacked the meat at home that I discovered a railway wagon coupling hook of about 10-12 Kg's nestled under the meat. Happy non pc days when taking the piss was considered part of the waft and weft of life. I almost pissed myself laughing when I discovered the deception.
Basically it came down to Drivers hours which I think were a maximum of 10 hours IIRC. If a crew were going to exceed that time then a fresh crew would be dispatched by car to relieve them. All part of safety for drivers of Transport vehicles.
Interesting, what was that name you used for what I think is Halcombe? Gosh how things have changed operationally since this was shot. Did I get this right - Palmy to Ohakune, crew change, old crew back by car to Taihape then back on board to crew the train to Palmy? What was that about. Enjoyed it but.
Hi, there were no shots of Halcombe and the old Halcombe Station Loop was closed many years ago and a longer crossing loop was established a little further north and was named Rangitaua. Just where in the video are you referring to? {use Minutes for the location}. As to all that unusual crew changing, I really do not know.
@@rolandpenhall4526 48:13 Think it's Maewa, showed up on the Pulp train ride and you used it on the Milk train as well. Closest I could get is somewhere near Halcombe. Can't see it on a map so was curious.
@@peterscandlyn Maewa is a just north of Feilding by the Feilding Traction Engine Society. Type in: "Steam Traction Society" on Google Earth. The Loop is next to it.
And the electrical infrastructure just sits there unused. There is wire all the way from Huntley to Palmerston North. And the government keeps banging on about cutting our greenhouse emissions. Here's an idea, why not give Kiwirail money to buy 40 new electric locos.
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That was very enjoyable! Many thanks.
You are most welcome, Pleased you enjoyed it.
Great Video Roland, Great to see the drivers view, thanks for sharing
Hi Tony, I'm pleased you enjoyed the experience.
recently saw loco 30232 in the workshops in hutt! also love these classic videos! :) (the loco u were taking back to Palmy)
Had a most enjoyable trip on the Overlander, Auckland to Wellington back in 2011. Wish I could do it again! NSW.
Such a nice video, relaxing and informative, lovely commentary hearing both of you chat and have fun.
Thank you for your nice comment and am most happy to hear you enjoyed the journey.
I setup and calibrated the VHF/UHF telecoms systems on these loco's during the late 1980's. Local techs and Loco staff had expertly installed the radios wiring and antennae prior to my efforts. Intense times, I was on my own, with my nous and skinned knuckles, that was how it was done back in the day.
Once the task was completed the Loco Engineers invited me to their Friday drinks and surprise surprise I won the meat raffle, A huge carton of meat weighing about 15kg's, it was only when I unpacked the meat at home that I discovered a railway wagon coupling hook of about 10-12 Kg's nestled under the meat. Happy non pc days when taking the piss was considered part of the waft and weft of life. I almost pissed myself laughing when I discovered the deception.
Not a train in a great hurry! Thanks for sharing.
Excellent vid🙏🙏
The electric locos ride nisely and as you say they go quick
nice video but why did the driver change from train to car? seems rediculous when we need to reducing the use of cars
Basically it came down to Drivers hours which I think were a maximum of 10 hours IIRC.
If a crew were going to exceed that time then a fresh crew would be dispatched by car to relieve them.
All part of safety for drivers of Transport vehicles.
Nice vid, Loved it :D
Those Kiwi carriages look like they were designed by a committee. What are they like inside?
I cannot help, but they were probably a refurbished coach, possibly from the UK.
Maybe a Google search would help.
I never traveled in one.
Young Morgz Tukariri videoing on the platform, as you said Roland "young engineer there" he actually did join Kiwirail and is now a LE now I Believe
Viagem. Prazerosa. A. Bordo. Da locomotiva. Elétrica. Boa viagem. Ao. Condutor.
Interesting, what was that name you used for what I think is Halcombe? Gosh how things have changed operationally since this was shot. Did I get this right - Palmy to Ohakune, crew change, old crew back by car to Taihape then back on board to crew the train to Palmy? What was that about. Enjoyed it but.
Hi, there were no shots of Halcombe and the old Halcombe Station Loop was closed many years ago and a longer crossing loop was established a little further north and was named Rangitaua.
Just where in the video are you referring to? {use Minutes for the location}.
As to all that unusual crew changing, I really do not know.
@@rolandpenhall4526 48:13 Think it's Maewa, showed up on the Pulp train ride and you used it on the Milk train as well. Closest I could get is somewhere near Halcombe. Can't see it on a map so was curious.
@@peterscandlyn Maewa is a just north of Feilding by the Feilding Traction Engine Society. Type in: "Steam Traction Society" on Google Earth. The Loop is next to it.
Love it
Hi and thanks for your nice compliment.
Electric locos to haul passenger trains and now they're using diesel locos for freight trains.
And the electrical infrastructure just sits there unused. There is wire all the way from Huntley to Palmerston North. And the government keeps banging on about cutting our greenhouse emissions. Here's an idea, why not give Kiwirail money to buy 40 new electric locos.
@@johnrauner2515 we need to invest more in our rail but unfortunately that is looking less and less likely 😢
Don't even bother. Totally unwatchable. Just continual random shots, no continuity at all. Plus his nonsense nonstop chatter doesn't help either.
Not a happy camper this guy hahha. I found it really enjoyable to watch actually brought back a lot of memories. So thanks for sharing!
Is that you Karen?
Oh boy, we've got a Karen here! The male version, The chatter's good, gives it a atmosphere.
@@dft7200 We live in a world of people with very diverse ideas of what is acceptable. Fortunately you enjoyed it.
@@rolandpenhall4526 Good to see ya still out and about Trains Rolly. ☝