When I was a kid, I had a passion for trains.
I always wanted a train set, and I always wanted to be a train driver when I grew up.
I would always count how many carriages there were in passing trains, and wave to the driver.
Memorable train trips for me... traveling home from our Kaka Point crib on the Southerner from Balclutha to Invercargill in the late 80s.
And the TranzAlpine from Christchurch to Greymouth and back again during the 2005 British Lions tour.
I never did get that train set, or become a train driver, but I still have a passion for trains, watching Railroad Australia and numerous YouTube videos of great journeys throughout the world.
Jarrod from Manapouri St, has that same passion, and I have followed his journey on Facebook for nearly a year now.
He has a big train set in his back yard compete with tracks. He has a tunnel vision with numerous projects in the go, a sleepout train shed, and a coal train complete with a bridge.
From purchasing the old engine for the scrap yard, to panel beating and painting it, to moving the gravel ballast with a rusty old wheelbarrow, and all his signs... his dedication needs to be seen to be believed.
Check out his Crazy Garden Railway New Zealand on Facebook.
If you see Jarrod down on the tracks, give him a friendly train drivers wave or a toot. He'd even appreciate a knock on his door, he would be more than happy to show you around.
Cache is placed with permission, and hidden in train sight.
I would appreciate it if you could add a pun to your log, whether it's at the start... or somewhere down the line.