Train

 


My daughter R and I dropped off a load of bits and pieces to one of the local op shops last week and on the way back home we got stopped at the main road next to the Greymouth railway station while the Tranz Alpine was passing through. At the moment it seems that the carriages aren't that full but usually over Winter they are full as there is spectacular scenery between here and Christchurch.

Linking up with Weekend Reflections, the Weekend Roundup, Mosaic Monday and Shadow Shot Sunday.

Comments

Tigger's Mum said…
I should really put that train trip on my to-do list
15 November 2025 at 21:58
Jan K. alias Afanja said…
I think a ride on that train would appeal to me.
15 November 2025 at 23:34
magiceye said…
Beautifully composed and shot.
16 November 2025 at 01:21
local alien said…
That train ride is on my bucket list. Looks awesome
16 November 2025 at 01:47
Tom said…
...I love the name, KiwiRail!
16 November 2025 at 09:44
Jim said…
Nice wet highway reflection, Amy. I like the train photo too.
16 November 2025 at 10:15
Margaret Birding For Pleasure said…
Yes everyone has to stop for the TRAIN .. Have a great week ahead.
16 November 2025 at 13:23
Fun60 said…
A train journey worth taking I imagine.
16 November 2025 at 16:11
doodles n daydreams said…
Yes the trip in winter can be quite spectacular, especially if there has been snow.
16 November 2025 at 18:45
Alana said…
At least it wasn't a long line of graffiti-covered cars transporting cargo. I would love to ride on that train-we have gotten rid of so many of our train lines here in the United States. It's a disgrace.
17 November 2025 at 01:40
Marie Smith said…
Love trains. It’s a family thing!
17 November 2025 at 02:02
s.c said…
Nice photo. I'm surprised there aren't any barriers or anything like that.
17 November 2025 at 02:31
Sharon said…
A scenic train ride sounds like a good way to relax.
17 November 2025 at 02:57
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Now I am intrigued by that train.
17 November 2025 at 03:28
EricaSta said…
Interesting to read about this train...
...thank you for sharing at MosaicMonday 🌻
17 November 2025 at 07:44
James said…
Cool picture and nice reflection
17 November 2025 at 09:05
Lisa said…
Nice rainy reflections. I get stopped by trains now and again, but the ones here are all freight, no passenger trains.
21 November 2025 at 14:49
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