In early November North End Workshop took delivery of two buffers donated by our member Ian Jenner. These have been sent to go on WMR Carriage 52 when its restoration has progressed enough to be able to fit them. The original drawgear was scrapped many years ago by a former owner when carriage 52… Read more »
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NZRLS Annual General Meeting 31 October 2020
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Progress Update on WMR Carriage No. 48
This update is on the Woods safety gate as used by the Wellington and & Manawatu Railway, set up on WMR Carriage No. 48. Photo 1 (below) shows clearly the way the gate is double-hung, on swing arms, so it can close off access to or from the steps towards the ground. When open, the… Read more »
Update on Wab794
In the latest copy of the FRONZ newsletter is an update on Wab794 (which is leased to Fielding & District Rail Society) “On Tuesday 12 September 2017, the Wab was lifted up and wheels removed then placed in the Engine shed to continue with the overhaul. On 1 August 2020, the Wab made it out… Read more »
Important Update on Open Hours at Ava
Now we are at Level 1 we are back to normal operations at Ava which is Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9.30 am to 2.30 pm. We are contactable on 04 568 4938 or via email nzrls@actrix.co.nz or via our Facebook page ‘New Zealand Locomotive Society’.
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