Bristling with excitement

Soaring above the ODT Enchanted Express as it passes over the Wingatui Viaduct on the Taieri Gorge Railway yesterday is broomstick racing champion Aurora Peasegood, also known as Allied Press marketing assistant Lydia Kinsman.

• Magical journey with dragons

Her special appearance, in tandem with a Helicopters Otago aircraft, was for many of the 345 passengers the highlight of the exciting special service.