Driving Creek Railway - Coromandel, New Zealand (HD)

In this production, we visit the Driving Creek Railway centered just north of the Coromandel town. We take a ride on this stunning narrow gauge mountain railway built by the late Barry Brickell in order to transport clay from the top of the hill in order to produce his pottery. The railway is unique as it has the 'zig-zag' formation which requires the train to change direction at certain reversing points in order to climb the steep grades up to the Eyeful tower providing spectacular views of the Coromandel. The railway also runs through three short tunnels, climbs 2 spirals and crosses over many high viaducts such as the iconic double decker viaduct seen in this production. The overall trip up to the Eyeful tower takes around an hour and the railway features New Zealand's tightest curves and steepest gradients for rail. For more information about the Driving Creek Railway visit www.drivingcreekrailway.co.nz and consider visiting this unique railway, enjoy!
(Free music by Mouzike)

[@barryoconnor431]

We did this tour on our nov/dec 2023 holiday touring the North Island. What an inspiration that man had to design, build and create such a beautiful place. He'll be looking down on it now with a big, big smile on his face very satisfied about how it's being looked after now. Long may it continue.

[@dub.rchapman75F]

My first time on this train ride today April 30 2023 totally enjoyed the all of how one man built this wonderful place definitely coming back in five years time to ride the new electric train and try out the zip line also thanks guys and all my ❤ to Barry 🙏

[@NZPocketGuide]

Thanks for Sharing Zayne!

[@Tom-Lahaye]

Barry RIP, I have had himself telling the story of the railway and the forest, which he planted himself back on what was grass land when he bought it.

[@turbochargedtractionproduc8073]

Nice little place. Seems like a good place to have a picnic :)

[@THOMASfAn-mx1pz]

wood you have Corned beef sanwitches?.

[@turbochargedtractionproduc8073]

THOMASfAn6101 lol!

[@serpentine1084]

Did you guys pass the abandoned semi steel tram?

[@ttm2609]

Tell you what, a steam locomotive like a miniature Shay or Heisler would make this layout complete, sorry guys I missed this a few weeks ago due to bad weather

[@KONG_861]

How heavy do you have to be to ride this lol. Asking for a friend

[@KONG_861]

Looks nic3 what's the cost

[@oskiewoskie61]

I hate to be a freak but... FIRST!

[@turbochargedtractionproduc8073]

MessyDiamond2 lol I nearly did it too!

[@THOMASfAn-mx1pz]

lol

[@THOMASfAn-mx1pz]

where thay steam trains?1

[@nztphotography5758]

Not everywhere needs steam trains to be cool.

[@Superion866]

Diesel hydraulic