Train in Invercargill, New Zealand / Trem em Invercargill, Nova Zelândia

English:
Invercargill, New Zealand, has a rich history of trains, dating back to 1864 when the first railway was opened. The first railway was a wooden tramway connecting Invercargill to the port at Bluff, which was later replaced by a more robust steam-powered railway in 1871. In the 1870s, Invercargill became a hub for railway expansion in Southland, with the construction of the Main South Line connecting Christchurch to Invercargill. The Waimea Plains Railway was opened in 1886, further integrating the region's railway network.
In the 20th century, the Kingston Branch connected Invercargill to Queenstown, enhancing tourism and local commerce. The railway network peaked in the 1920s, with numerous branch lines connecting rural areas to Invercargill. However, due to declining profitability, the Main South Line remained essential for freight and passenger services.
In the 2000s, efforts to preserve railway heritage led to establishing heritage railways and museums, such as the Bill Richardson Transport World in Invercargill. Today, Invercargill remains an essential node in New Zealand's railway network, primarily for freight transport. The original line to Bluff still operates, mainly for freight, particularly for the aluminum smelter at Tiwai Point. The preservation of historical locomotives and carriages by local railway enthusiasts and museums keeps the history of Invercargill's railway alive.
Portuguese:
Invercargill, na Nova Zelândia, tem uma rica história de trens, que remonta a 1864, quando a primeira ferrovia foi inaugurada. A primeira ferrovia foi um bonde de madeira conectando Invercargill ao porto de Bluff, que mais tarde foi substituído por uma ferrovia a vapor mais robusta em 1871. Na década de 1870, Invercargill tornou-se um centro de expansão ferroviária em Southland, com a construção do Main Linha Sul conectando Christchurch a Invercargill. A Waimea Plains Railway foi inaugurada em 1886, integrando ainda mais a rede ferroviária da região.
No século 20, a filial de Kingston conectou Invercargill a Queenstown, melhorando o turismo e o comércio local. A rede ferroviária atingiu o pico na década de 1920, com vários ramais conectando áreas rurais a Invercargill. No entanto, devido ao declínio da rentabilidade, a Linha Principal do Sul continuou a ser essencial para os serviços de carga e passageiros.
Na década de 2000, os esforços para preservar o patrimônio ferroviário levaram ao estabelecimento de ferrovias e museus históricos, como o Bill Richardson Transport World em Invercargill. Hoje, Invercargill continua a ser um nó essencial na rede ferroviária da Nova Zelândia, principalmente para o transporte de mercadorias. A linha original para Bluff ainda opera, principalmente para frete, principalmente para a fundição de alumínio em Tiwai Point. A preservação de locomotivas e vagões históricos por entusiastas e museus ferroviários locais mantém viva a história da ferrovia de Invercargill.

[@RollestonRails]

I would guess this is Train 930 heading to Dunedin with DFT7104 and DXB 5051 which would of stayed on or been swapped at Dunedin as it continues as train 930D to Christchurch 😊

[@amigogefi]

Awesome!!! 😃