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We are getting there – check this out! This week the team finished restoring the first saloon of WMR 48. This photo shows the luggage racks are now in place and two of the oil lamps have been fitted to the ceiling. The second saloon has yet to have the oil lamps fitted to the ceiling.
Restoration on WMR Carriage 48 began in 2004 – there are some other jobs to be done before it is completely restored but its looking so good.
From September 2025, The Linesider magazine will be published by the New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society.
Anyone, whether a NZR&LS member of not, can subscribe to The Linesider for $80 annually (4 issues), or about 10% off the cover price. NZR&LS members receive an additional discount.
Existing NZR& LS Members please use the usual membership renewal form under the Members section and chose the combined package option under the drop down menu for subscriptions.
For new subscribers please use the link below to take you to the Linesider Website.
Please note that this option is only available to New Zealand residents at the moment. The Society is looking at postage options for overseas and also a digital option of the magazine in the near future.
