Ever travelled over the Raurimu Spiral in New Zealand ?

Question

This remarkable piece of Engineering, is a veritable wonder. In a straight line; 1 mile. But on the Spiral, this is about 7 miles, or so. Have any of you had the opportunity of travelling over this route in the Central North Island ??

Answer 1

The train is still running.  It was going to be withdrawn but there was so much protest that it was saved.  I've travelled over it a couple of times, but don't remember much about it.

Answer 2

I think I recall it on the train ride, is it near Hunterville?  if so, the scenery was stunning.

Answer 3

Been over it probably about 10 or 15 times, taking the train between auckland and wellington (don't think the train runs anymore), the train staff have a commentary running explaining how it works when you go over it.

Answer 4

Just once over a year ago when a little boy wanted to experience a train ride.