More train spotting

As noted before, New Zealand’s rail system is border-line non-existent and away from big cities only tourist ones like this, the Tranz-Coast Express between Christchurch and Picton, fly the flag.

For much of the way up to Kaikoura it runs next to the road and we happened on it when it emerged from a tunnel as we were taking scenic shots of the bay and mountains just south of Kaikoura. Thought about catching it to Picton tomorrow but as the track again follows the road we will be on on Sunday decided against it. Dave