After a long wait, They're finally ready! EF locomotives are officially back in service. On the 15th of March EFs 30192 and 30232 successfully completed a test run to Taihape and return. The EFs hauled Train 234 from Palmerston North to Taihape where they waited for Train 251 returning from the Tangiwai Pulp mill which they brought back to Palmerston North. The results from this test run are seeing the 4 out of 6 Locos (EFs 30163, 30226, 30192 and 30232). EF 30042 still needs a little work done and EF 30059 is almost ready to be out shopped from Hutt Workshops.
Starting April 2nd EFs will be running on trains 225/234 for a few weeks with a DL loco lifeboat with more to come soon. Being a huge EF fan I will be putting more content showcasing these locos as time goes on. I also have a few special videos in the works too, so essentially there will be more to come.
Special Thanks to the KiwiRail Crews for a great chase and to the ones in the workshops getting the EFs back up and running!
At the end of the video there is a bonus clip of EF 30007's supposed last train before Refurbishment nothing to special just an overhead inspection.
Enjoy!