The work train is viewed in the picturesque Wadestown loop, where trains regularly cross in the rush hours.

The train is seen crossing the Hutt Road at Thorndon.

DSC2434 heading WT27 consisting of 3 wagons, begins to climb to the single line Johnsonvile branch. This view of the train shows it at Thorndon with the railyards and depot in the background.

DSC2434 moves forward to the north end of the loop where the wagons will be offloaded.

Another view of DSC2434 and its train at the northern end of Wadestown loop.

DSC2434 is seen near the southern end of Tunnel 4 portal.

Having offloaded equipment at the south end of the Wadestown Loop, the worktrain eases slowly forward to offload the rest of its consist.

Unloading of WT27 begins with the excavator used to lift the heavy equipment.

A point motor for the new turnout is lifted off the wagon.

Looking north towards Tunnel 3, preparation is made to begin offloading the rails.

A long length of rail is lifted off the wagon.

Next comes the bags of cement.

The last job was to tip the ballast wagon...

...and scrape clear the remains so the train can continue on its way and the work begun.

Having run around its train at Ngaio, WT27 returns towards Wellington and is seen descending towards Crofton Downs station.

Having run around its train at Ngaio, DSC2434 is seen at the southern end of the station about to run back into the platform to collect its train.

With the ballast and equipment unloaded at Wadestown, DSC2434 headed north to Wadestown and the first loop so that it could run around its train and return it to Wellington.

A last view of the work train as it passes through Crofton Downs and descends into the Ngaio Gorge.