Tranz Metro Wellington - Johnsonville Line
3rd November 2003

The Johnsonville branch, operated by Tranz Metro, runs nearly 11km from Wellington to Johnsonville. The line rises 142m in this distance and passes through 7 tunnels. It is operated by elderly English Electric units. Photographs appear in date order of being taken, so the newest addditions will be found at the end of the collection.

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D2149 leaves Tunnel 6 with Raroa Station its next stop. Seen on 18.6.2003.
D2149 leaves Tunnel 6 with Raroa Station its next stop. Seen on 18.6.2003.
 Ngaio Station as seen from the cab of a southbound unit. The 11.03am from Wellington arrives on 27.8.2003.
Ngaio Station as seen from the cab of a southbound unit. The 11.03am from Wellington arrives on 27.8.2003.
 Unique liveried D2842 arrives at Johnsonville with 10.33am from Wellington on 27.8.2003.
Unique liveried D2842 arrives at Johnsonville with 10.33am from Wellington on 27.8.2003.
 DM582 arrives at Simla Cres Station on 18.7.2003.
DM582 arrives at Simla Cres Station on 18.7.2003.
A solitary passenger at Crofton Downs awaits the arrival of the 1.03pm service to Johnsonville on 26.10.2003.
A solitary passenger at Crofton Downs awaits the arrival of the 1.03pm service to Johnsonville on 26.10.2003.
 Through wires and other overhead paraphernalia D2842 leads a strengthened 3.33pm service towards Raroa on 16.11.2003.
Through wires and other overhead paraphernalia D2842 leads a strengthened 3.33pm service towards Raroa on 16.11.2003.
 D2826/Dm182 leave Khandallah with 9.03am to Johnsonville on 19.11.2003.
D2826/Dm182 leave Khandallah with 9.03am to Johnsonville on 19.11.2003.
 Raroa - Train staff exchange a signal that the 9.30am to Wellington is ready to depart. 19.11.2003.
Raroa - Train staff exchange a signal that the 9.30am to Wellington is ready to depart. 19.11.2003.
D2149 heads through the Wadestown loop with the 3.03pm service to Johnsonville on 19.11.2003.
D2149 heads through the Wadestown loop with the 3.03pm service to Johnsonville on 19.11.2003.
 DM147 arrives at Khandallah with 4.04pm service to Wellington on 19.11.2003.
DM147 arrives at Khandallah with 4.04pm service to Wellington on 19.11.2003.
 D2660 leads the 10.33am service into Johnsonville on 24.11.2003.
D2660 leads the 10.33am service into Johnsonville on 24.11.2003.
 D2778 arrives at Johnsonville with the 10.02am service from Wellington on 29.11.2003.
D2778 arrives at Johnsonville with the 10.02am service from Wellington on 29.11.2003.
D2778 departs Wellington with 1.02pm to Johnsonville. A 4-car set was used to help bring the crowds to 'The Lord of the Ring' parade that afternoon.
D2778 departs Wellington with 1.02pm to Johnsonville. A 4-car set was used to help bring the crowds to 'The Lord of the Ring' parade that afternoon.
 DM297 approaches Ngaio with the 3pm service to Wellington on 17.12.2003.
DM297 approaches Ngaio with the 3pm service to Wellington on 17.12.2003.
 D2489 leaves Crofton Downs and crosses Waikowhi Rd with the 3.28pm to Johnsonville on 17.12.2003.
D2489 leaves Crofton Downs and crosses Waikowhi Rd with the 3.28pm to Johnsonville on 17.12.2003.
 D2545 arrives at Johnsonville with 2.02pm service from Wellington on 17.12.2003.
D2545 arrives at Johnsonville with 2.02pm service from Wellington on 17.12.2003.
D2545 leaves Ngaio with the 3.02pm to Johnsonville on 17.12.2003.
D2545 leaves Ngaio with the 3.02pm to Johnsonville on 17.12.2003.
 D2545 waits at Ngaio with the 3.02pm to Johnsonville on 17.12.2003.
D2545 waits at Ngaio with the 3.02pm to Johnsonville on 17.12.2003.
 Arrival at Crofton downs. The 3.26pm to Wellington arrives on 17.12.2003.
Arrival at Crofton downs. The 3.26pm to Wellington arrives on 17.12.2003.
 D2489 leaves the Khandallah loop with the 2.32pm train to Johnsonville on 17.12.2003.
D2489 leaves the Khandallah loop with the 2.32pm train to Johnsonville on 17.12.2003.
D2545 and D2157 are seen in their contrasting liveries in the Tranz Metro yard at Wellington on 31.12.2003.
D2545 and D2157 are seen in their contrasting liveries in the Tranz Metro yard at Wellington on 31.12.2003.
 DM297 parked in the yard at Tranz Metro Wellington on 31.12.2003.
DM297 parked in the yard at Tranz Metro Wellington on 31.12.2003.
 D2489 nears Fraser Ave crossing with 4.10pm to Johnsonville on 9.2.2004.
D2489 nears Fraser Ave crossing with 4.10pm to Johnsonville on 9.2.2004.
 DM366 passes Fraser Ave with 4.17pm to Wellington on 9.2.2004.
DM366 passes Fraser Ave with 4.17pm to Wellington on 9.2.2004.
Johnsonville Line reflections. DM182 passes Fraser Ave with 11am service to Wellington on 20.2.2004.
Johnsonville Line reflections. DM182 passes Fraser Ave with 11am service to Wellington on 20.2.2004.
 Shortly after leaving Wellington D2660 heads the 11.02am to Johnsonville up towards Tunnel No.1 at Kaiwharawhara on 25.2.2004.
Shortly after leaving Wellington D2660 heads the 11.02am to Johnsonville up towards Tunnel No.1 at Kaiwharawhara on 25.2.2004.
 The
The "blue set" headed by D2842 heads north of Awarua St in Ngaio with the 10.32am to Johnsonville on 25.2.2004.
 In torrential rain, D2545 approaches Raroa Stn with the 11.02am to Johnsonville on 2.3.2004.
In torrential rain, D2545 approaches Raroa Stn with the 11.02am to Johnsonville on 2.3.2004.
51 years old this month. DM470 and D2735 in
51 years old this month. DM470 and D2735 in "out of the box" condition following refurbishment arrive at Simla Cres with 12 noon service to Wellington on 19.3.2004.
 D2489 climbs into Crofton Downs with the 10.32am service to Johnsonville on 25.3.2004.
D2489 climbs into Crofton Downs with the 10.32am service to Johnsonville on 25.3.2004.
 D2149 and D2842 pass at the Wadestown loop at 3.45pm on 25.3.2004.
D2149 and D2842 pass at the Wadestown loop at 3.45pm on 25.3.2004.
 D2778 approaches Raroa with the 11.02am service to Johnsonville on 25.3.2004.
D2778 approaches Raroa with the 11.02am service to Johnsonville on 25.3.2004.
DM510 arrives at Ngaio with the 3.51pm service to Wellington on 25.3.2004.
DM510 arrives at Ngaio with the 3.51pm service to Wellington on 25.3.2004.
 D2660 climbs out of the Ngaio Gorge and is seen nearing Crofton Downs with the 2.02pm service to Johnsonville on 23.4.2004.
D2660 climbs out of the Ngaio Gorge and is seen nearing Crofton Downs with the 2.02pm service to Johnsonville on 23.4.2004.
 D2149 waits at Johnsonville on 20.5.2004. Note the severe rusting around the light area.
D2149 waits at Johnsonville on 20.5.2004. Note the severe rusting around the light area.
 D2778 at Johnsonville on 15.7.2004, having been
D2778 at Johnsonville on 15.7.2004, having been "reliveried" with graffiti.
D2735 starts the 8.02pm service to Johnsonville out of Wellington on 31.7.2004.
D2735 starts the 8.02pm service to Johnsonville out of Wellington on 31.7.2004.
 D2818/DM441 pass Fraser Ave crossing with 11.30am J'ville to Wellington on 2.11.2004.
D2818/DM441 pass Fraser Ave crossing with 11.30am J'ville to Wellington on 2.11.2004.
 A vew of DM147's new single-arm pantograph, seen as the test train leaves Johnsonville to return to Wellington on 17.12.2004.
A vew of DM147's new single-arm pantograph, seen as the test train leaves Johnsonville to return to Wellington on 17.12.2004.
 A comparitive view of DM297's panto taken from the same position as the previous picture.
A comparitive view of DM297's panto taken from the same position as the previous picture.
The new single arm pantograph fitted to DM147. Seen while being tested on 17.12.2004.
The new single arm pantograph fitted to DM147. Seen while being tested on 17.12.2004.
 DM297/D2778 leave Johnsonville and head towards Raroa with the 11.30am on 17.12.2004.
DM297/D2778 leave Johnsonville and head towards Raroa with the 11.30am on 17.12.2004.
 D2778/DM297 climb to cross the Hutt Rd at Thorndon with 9.03am to Johnsonville on 27.12.2004.
D2778/DM297 climb to cross the Hutt Rd at Thorndon with 9.03am to Johnsonville on 27.12.2004.
 D2778 and DM297 sport their new Tranz Metro livery on 23.6.2005.
D2778 and DM297 sport their new Tranz Metro livery on 23.6.2005.
On 23.6.2005 the first set of English Electric units in the sponsored GWRC programme was released to traffic. DM297 and D2778 are seen in Platform 9 at Wellington.
On 23.6.2005 the first set of English Electric units in the sponsored GWRC programme was released to traffic. DM297 and D2778 are seen in Platform 9 at Wellington.
 DM297 and D2778 parked in Tranz Metro sidings on 29.6.2005
DM297 and D2778 parked in Tranz Metro sidings on 29.6.2005
 A 4-car set powered by DM470 and DM441 about to depart from Johnsonville with 8.30pm to Wellington on 2.7.2005.
A 4-car set powered by DM470 and DM441 about to depart from Johnsonville with 8.30pm to Wellington on 2.7.2005.
 D2818 pauses at Ngaio with 8.02pm to Johnsonville on 2.7.2005.
D2818 pauses at Ngaio with 8.02pm to Johnsonville on 2.7.2005.
D2545 is seen in its latest Tranz Metro livery following refurbishment. It is seen next to an unidentified red trailer unit showing signs of being readied to enter the works for its turn. Photographed at Wellington on 14.8.2005.
D2545 is seen in its latest Tranz Metro livery following refurbishment. It is seen next to an unidentified red trailer unit showing signs of being readied to enter the works for its turn. Photographed at Wellington on 14.8.2005.
D2778 passes D2545 as it leaves Wellington for Johnsonville on 6.10.2005. Note cab detail differences.
D2778 passes D2545 as it leaves Wellington for Johnsonville on 6.10.2005. Note cab detail differences.
 Former red-liveried, D2417, DM153 and D2157 have recently been refurbished and repainted in the new Tranz Metro colours. The D cars driving cabs are facing the DM coach. 6.10.2005.
Former red-liveried, D2417, DM153 and D2157 have recently been refurbished and repainted in the new Tranz Metro colours. The D cars driving cabs are facing the DM coach. 6.10.2005.
 DM366 and D2545 climb away through the Ngaio Gorge with the 1.02pm Wellington to Johnsonville on 2.3.2006.
DM366 and D2545 climb away through the Ngaio Gorge with the 1.02pm Wellington to Johnsonville on 2.3.2006.
D2818 DM441 arrive at Johnsonville with 11.02am service from Wellington on 14.3.2006.
D2818 DM441 arrive at Johnsonville with 11.02am service from Wellington on 14.3.2006.
 DM182/D2826 have been refurbished and repainted into their new livery. The duo are seen at Wellington on 11.9.2006.
DM182/D2826 have been refurbished and repainted into their new livery. The duo are seen at Wellington on 11.9.2006.
 Dm429/D2660 depart Johnsonville with 11am to Wellington on 12.9.2006.
Dm429/D2660 depart Johnsonville with 11am to Wellington on 12.9.2006.
 DM366 and D2545 head downhill towards Simla Cres station with 1pm Johnsonville to Wellington service on 21.11.2006.
DM366 and D2545 head downhill towards Simla Cres station with 1pm Johnsonville to Wellington service on 21.11.2006.
Dm182 is framed at the railway crossing warning signs at Fraser Ave as the 11.32am Wellington to Johnsonville service crosses Fraser Avenue on 24.7.2007.
Dm182 is framed at the railway crossing warning signs at Fraser Ave as the 11.32am Wellington to Johnsonville service crosses Fraser Avenue on 24.7.2007.
 Dm441 rolls into Khandallah Station with the 10.32am Wellington to Johnsonville service on 24.7.2007.
Dm441 rolls into Khandallah Station with the 10.32am Wellington to Johnsonville service on 24.7.2007.
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