DBR1267 hauls special train F44, including Cyclops, three IAB wagons and trailing DBR1200 across Silverstream bridge on its way to Maymorn on Sunday 21 April 2013.
A selection of photographs from Doug Johnston, who followed the special train from Hutt Workshops to Maymorn.
Departing Hutt Workshops, which rarely sees rail movements on a Sunday. Photo: Doug Johnston
Train F44 paused clear of the switchlock turnout that leads from Hutt Workshops. DBR1200 was positioned at the trailing end of the consist to propel the unit into the Maymorn site. Photo: Doug Johnston.
Train F44 waits in the loop at Upper Hutt for the northbound Wairarapa passenger service, train 1614 to pass through. Photo: Doug Johnston
DBR1267 travels through the long sweeping curve between the Mangaroa River bridge and Maymorn with special train F44. Photo: Doug Johnston
KiwiRail track gang work to slew the Wairarapa line rails to couple to the temporary siding at Maymorn. Photo: Doug Johnston
Cyclops was slowly propelled through the temporary connection onto the Rimutaka Incline Railway by DBR1200 (out of shot). Photo: Doug Johnston
Cyclops safely positioned on the Rimutaka Incline Railway siding, DBR1267 to the right was parked on the Wairarapa Line, DBR1200 is in the middle distance, separated from Cyclops by three IAB wagons. Photo: Doug Johnston.
Trailer car D2130 at the rear of the Cyclops set, positioned on the double slip in the middle of the Maymorn station yard. Photo: Doug Johnston.