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Off the Rails: A Love Story

One man in New Zealand is still passionate enough about its rails and the country they roll through, to put words into action. Train buff Marcus Lush heads "Off the Rails", from Bluff in the South to Opua in the North, on a remarkable array of railways - coal, freight, steam, railcars, even a jigger or two! A fascinating and entertaining journey full of quirky locals and spectacular scenery.

Created ByMarcus LushMelanie Rakena
StatusEnded
Original NameOff the Rails: A Love Story
First Air DateApril 10, 2005
Last Air DateJune 26, 2005
Seasons1
Episodes12
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish, Maori
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesNew Zealand
Production CompaniesJAM TV
NetworksTV One
The Grande Finale
S01E12

The Grande Finale

Marcus gets to ride the one train that's eluded him until now. He heads for Northland via Helensville where he meets the women who used to run the station tearoom. He explains the world of "foamers" - railway obsessives who have crossed the line - and goes as far north as the rail ever went. Finally, Marcus walks the line - literally - to Opua.

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