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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Step Back in Time – Article 19
This weeks article is from the New Zealand Railway Observer Volume 27 , No 4 – Summer 1970/71 and is: A Train Riding Weekend – The NZR&LS special from Palmerston North to Napier, Sunday 25 October 1970, Illustrated by R J Meyer Article 19, Volume 27, No 4 Each week a new Article from early… Read more »
Additional Papers added to 2025 NZRLS Annual General Meeting Papers
Two papers have been added to the 2025 NZRLS Annual General Meeting Papers under the Members Menu. These documents are the Audited (Financial) Performance Report for the year ended 30 June 2025 and the NZRLS Constitution V14. This is the new NZRLS constitution filed as part of the Society’s re-registration as an Incorporated Society. … Read more »
New book – Available Now!
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 Dining cars were eventually superseded as a war time economy measure,… Read more »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 18
This weeks article is from the New Zealand Railway Observer Volume 27 , No 4 – Summer 1970/71 and is: Some Branch Line Reminiscences – 4 – Beside the Waitaki River – a Short history of the Railway from Duntroon, Kurow and Beyond by J A Dangerfield Article 18, Volume 27, No 4 Each week… Read more »
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