What a fantastic film thanks for sharing this story as an Aussie I had no idea that New Zealand was such a beautiful place and how much the railway was worth to the country Which is quite embarrassing as I was a boilermaker in the railways at Newport workshops for 13 years
Good to see this. Unfortunatly I missed the 125 event but I do have fond memories of the displays at the Centennial at Christchurch. On the following day I went fishing at Lyttelton and waited for the return suburban train. But the Centenial special run arrived so I boarded it complete with fishing rod and catch of dogfish. There was no ticket collection and alas it did not stop at Woolston Station so I ended up at Christchurch Station and had to catch a bus back home - good thing I did not spend all of my money on ice creams!
Such nostalgic recordings, and so grateful that people were out there filming for us to view. An interesting fact was mentioned that NZ's reliance on imported fuels when there's an abundance of coal locally. Yes the economics won't add up, but at least it's there.
Bueno les entenderá Mandrake ,,pero me gusta el documental buena istoria ,,da mucha nostalgia recordar aquellos tiempos de tan buen trasporte divertido cómo es el ferrocarril ,,no sé porque lo hecharon al olvido muy económico tanto en vías cómo en trasporte de pasajeros ,, Dios los siga bendiciendo y gracias por su documental ,, desdé puerto rico Caquetá en Colombia muchas bendiciones para todos los que Aman él ferrocarril,,
How is it that all those years ago we could run passenger trains all around the country, from cities to small provincial towns and all places in between, when the railways employed thousands of men and women at great cost and every train needed staff and coal to operate - yet today with minimal staff and electric units we can't do the same thing?
What a fantastic film thanks for sharing this story as an Aussie I had no idea that New Zealand was such a beautiful place and how much the railway was worth to the country
Which is quite embarrassing as I was a boilermaker in the railways at Newport workshops for 13 years
The late great National Film Unit…. Filming New Zealand before television arrived. So much history filmed and saved
Wonderfull photography. Thankyou for posting
It is an old film, but thought it was worth sharing.
Sure was .Fascinating
This is a very good history of NZ railway system. Well done
Thanks for posting that
Really enjoyed this. Superb video.
Good to see this. Unfortunatly I missed the 125 event but I do have fond memories of the displays at the Centennial at Christchurch. On the following day I went fishing at Lyttelton and waited for the return suburban train. But the Centenial special run arrived so I boarded it complete with fishing rod and catch of dogfish. There was no ticket collection and alas it did not stop at Woolston Station so I ended up at Christchurch Station and had to catch a bus back home - good thing I did not spend all of my money on ice creams!
Very cool video
Wonderful NZ history and film. Thanks for posting.
Such nostalgic recordings, and so grateful that people were out there filming for us to view. An interesting fact was mentioned that NZ's reliance on imported fuels when there's an abundance of coal locally.
Yes the economics won't add up, but at least it's there.
I live in Australia now, however I reckon I would travel back to NZ to see a large excursion again and photograph it.
Great video 👍
LOVED IT
Thanks for posting this - had it on VHS but sadly can't find the copy
I have this on DVD if you would like it?
Bueno les entenderá Mandrake ,,pero me gusta el documental buena istoria ,,da mucha nostalgia recordar aquellos tiempos de tan buen trasporte divertido cómo es el ferrocarril ,,no sé porque lo hecharon al olvido muy económico tanto en vías cómo en trasporte de pasajeros ,, Dios los siga bendiciendo y gracias por su documental ,, desdé puerto rico Caquetá en Colombia muchas bendiciones para todos los que Aman él ferrocarril,,
Thanks for watching. We do not notice the present, and only appreciate past when it has gone.
How is it that all those years ago we could run passenger trains all around the country, from cities to small provincial towns and all places in between, when the railways employed thousands of men and women at great cost and every train needed staff and coal to operate - yet today with minimal staff and electric units we can't do the same thing?
Kiwi Rails freight share is declining in the way.
There was no other option.
@30:00 Very intriguing these Fell locomotives. 😉
Yes, thanks for watching.