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DG 772 + DI 1102 work a special back to Christchurch at Cass

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©  Oct 17, 2018


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Exposure: 1/400
Aperture: f/8
Focal length: 70 mm
ISO: 400
Time: 15:00

DG 772 + DI 1102 work a special back to Christchurch at Cass



DG 772 was built by Vulcan entering service in 1956 and was bought by Diesel Traction Group (DTG) after being retired in 1983. 1102 was built by English Electric in Queensland in 1966 and bought by DTG in 1989. Restoration begun around 2009 and the recent certification for mainline running being celebrated by the special operated by Steam Incorporated. The train is seen here at Cass returning to Christchurch from Arthurs Pass on Midland Line, the route of the Tranz Alpine tourist train.
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