Posts By: Sandra Knight

North Otago Branch Line Railways 1873 to 1997

Designed to transport produce from the productive hinterland farms, plus limestone and coal deposits to the port and beyond, North Otago’s numerous branch lines successfully fulfilled these tasks through the decades. Author Arthur De Maine covers in detail the features and operation of each line. Branches covered are: Kurow, Waitaki dam extension, Ngapara, Tokarahi, Dunback… Read more »

Step Back in Time – Article 35

This weeks article is from the New Zealand Railway Observer Volume 30, No 1, Autumn 1973 and is: A Scenic Bush Railway – Impressions of a New Zealand Saw Mill by A.P. Godber, ex Assistant Machine Shop Foreman, NZR  Article 35, Volume 30, No 1, Autumn 1973 Each week a new Article from early issues… Read more »

Step Back in Time – Article 34

This weeks article is from the New Zealand Railway Observer Volume 29, No 4, Summer 1972-73 and is: The “Dx” Class Locomotives Enter Service   Article 34, Volume 29, No 4, Summer 1972-73 Each week a new Article from early issues of the New Zealand Railway Observers will be featured. Previous articles can still be viewed… Read more »

Step Back in Time – Article 33

This weeks article is from the New Zealand Railway Observer Volume 29, No 4, Summer 1972-73 and is: New Named Train Services for New Zealand – by T.A. McGavin   Article 33, Volume 29, No 4, Summer 1972-73 Each week a new Article from early issues of the New Zealand Railway Observers will be featured. Previous… Read more »

Step Back in Time – Article 32

This weeks article is from the New Zealand Railway Observer Volume 29, No 4, Summer 1972-73 and is: Locomotives and their Performance No. 28 – “Pelorus Jack” recalls the Piston-Valve “Fa” on Nelson-Glenhope “Main Line” Working  Article 32, Volume 29, No 4, Summer 1972-73 Each week a new Article from early issues of the New… Read more »