Welcome to Rangitikei Rails 3 - Summer Hotshots where we take in high paced trackside action along the North Island Main Trunk Railway between Palmerston North and Marton.

Summer brings rail action a plenty in this short stretch of track, with seasonal milk trains combined with the daily Overlander, traffic volumes increase to the point where meets are a common occurence on one of the big seven passing loops available for use.

Lot s of milk trains mix up with the big stuff, wrapping up with some shunting at Marton.

Specail additional material - 15 minutes of the Palmerston North Esplanade Scenic Railway.