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G'day Stuart,
I had squizzed video of the Taieri Gorge Railway, but did not get there during me 1999 Kiwiland trek.
You are permitted out on the viewing deck carriage of the Tranz Alpine, and the scenery is indeed gobsmacking.
But, due to the time period and exhaust fumes, nobody is allowed to remain outside while rattling through Otira tunnel.
Most of the Kiwi tall gorge trestles have a tall wooden slatted fence on one side.
I did ask why.
Apparently a soot belcher train fell off a trestle with the strong winds blowing along the gorge during an earthquake.
I rode the weasel back from Arthurs Pass in the cab with the driver.
I did ponder what would happen if a sudden shake, rattle and roll did occur while on one of them trestles.
Kiwiland is renown for shaking it all about.
Thankfully, that day we arrived back in Christchurch safely.
Steve.
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