This weeks article is from the New Zealand Railway Observer Volume 28 , No 1 – Autumn/Winter 1971 and is: Some Branch Line Reminiscences 5 – Waimea Plains Line is Closed – With Some Historical Backgound Article 23, Volume 28, No 1 Each week a new Article from early issues of the New Zealand Railway… Read more »
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Refreshment on Rail New Zealand Railways 1878-1950 The refreshment branch of New Zealand Railways was a significant undertaking. Over many years the department made available refreshment room leases throughout the railway system, some being replaced when NZR commenced dining car operation on key services. Dining cars were eventually superseded as a war time economy measure,… Read more »
Step Back in Time – Article 22
This weeks article is from the New Zealand Railway Observer Volume 28 , No 1 – Autumn/Winter 1971 and is: The New Marshalling Yard at Te Rapa – First in New Zealand with Retarders Article 22, Volume 28, No 1 Each week a new Article from early issues of the New Zealand Railway Observers will… Read more »
Step Back in Time – Article 21
This weeks article is from the New Zealand Railway Observer Volume 28 , No 1 – Autumn/Winter 1971 and is: Rough Ridge Reminiscences by W J Cowan Article 21, Volume 28, No 1 Each week a new Article from early issues of the New Zealand Railway Observers will be featured. Previous articles can still be… Read more »
Step Back in Time – Article 20
This weeks article is from the New Zealand Railway Observer Volume 28 , No 1 – Autumn/Winter 1971 and is: An Introduction to Railway Signalling in New Zealand by T.A. McGavin Article 20, Volume 28, No 1 Each week a new Article from early issues of the New Zealand Railway Observers will be featured. Previous… Read more »
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