Auckland Railway Station - Northern Terminal of the Main Trunk Railway.

Waikato River seen from the Railway Bridge at Ngaruawahia, north of Hamilton.

"BLue Streak" Railcar crossing the Waiteti Viaduct south of Te Kuiti.

North of Taumarunui the railway follows picturesque Ongarue River for many miles.

Climbing towards National Park a goods train begins ascent of Raurimu Spiral.

A nothbound express train approaches National park from the south.



Snow-clad Ruapehu, highest mountain in the North Island, seen from Ohakune.

Spectacular Rangitikei River gorge as seen from railway north of Mangaweka.

High Makohine Viaduct spans a deep gorge north of Hunterville.

Southbound "Silver Star" passes Kapiti Island near Paraparaumu.

The Main Trunk line crosses Paremata Inlet near Plimmerton seen in background.

Wellington Station is the busiest rail passenger terminal in New Zealand.

Taken from a NZR flyer, 1972.