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The "TranzAlpine" Train


We were lucky enough recently to see the "TranzAlpine" wending it's way past us as we were driving home. This passenger train runs from Greymouth to Christchurch and goes through some of the most amazing scenery in the South Island. 

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Lydia C. Lee said…
Must be an interesting journey #WeekendReflection
21 May 2022 at 09:19
Tom said…
...there is beautiful scenery along the way. It would be a lovely trip!
21 May 2022 at 10:41
William Kendall said…
I'd appreciate a trip on that.
21 May 2022 at 11:07
Susan Heather said…
t is our "Bucket List". I suppose now would be a good time to do it but we just don't feel like travelling at all.
21 May 2022 at 15:03
Iris Flavia said…
LOL. I cannot see at railway like a normal person anymore, working first for Siemens Mobility and now Alstom. The other day I had to translate a very technical document to German and weeee...
I read about asbestos and where to find what in case of fire etc. Will I ever hop in a train again?
21 May 2022 at 19:33
At Home In New Zealand said…
It would be incredible to be able to go on that trip one day as I have heard so much about it.
21 May 2022 at 21:45
Jackie McGuinness said…
We took that train in 2015. Unfortunately it was very delayed and we didn't get into Christchurch until late in the evening.
22 May 2022 at 01:46
Tigger's Mum said…
There was a program about that train trip on TV here in Greece. The next week one of my fav vendors at the laiki asked me if I was from Springfield. Remarkably close. Not many Greeks would know Springfield unless they'd seen that program.
22 May 2022 at 05:20
local alien said…
There have been several programmes on Tv recently about the Trans Alpine. What a marvellous trip it would be
22 May 2022 at 20:49
Betty J. Crow said…
Nice shot of the train. I like traveling by train. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a good book. The only problem is, I can drive to my daughter's in 11 hours, but it takes most of 2 days to ride the train. I like your camper. The perfect way to travel.
23 May 2022 at 00:07
Betty J. Crow said…
Nice shot of the train. I like traveling by train. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a good book. The only problem is, I can drive to my daughter's in 11 hours, but it takes most of 2 days to ride the train. I like your camper. The perfect way to travel.
23 May 2022 at 00:08
Margaret Birding For Pleasure said…
What an amazing journey that train would take you on in the South island. Have a great week.
24 May 2022 at 02:35
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