arriving in picton in the south island, the boxcar is attached to a train destined for christchurch, and the trio enjoy a leisurely ride, decorating the wagon with the name "blondini" and other items found in the train's wagons. after a night of partying, gerry finally wins his bet with shirl. arriving in christchurch in the morning, the trio finds out the wagon is not leaving the city for the west coast until that night, so spend the day on the town. gerry and john return to the train, but notices shirl is not there, and the train leaves without her.