President Graeme Carter speaking to his report at the commencement of the AGM. Alongside Graeme is Colin Barry, NZRLS Secretary. Len Chisholm demonstrating the Trainfinda to one of our members. Trainfinda is a database being developed by Len to record descriptions of photographs that have been scanned for posterity and housed at NZRLS as part… Read more »
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New Zealand’s ‘Passing Trains’ Wall Calendar – 2021
As mentioned in Turntable earlier this year, the decision was made for NZRLS to cease production of a yearly desk calendar. However we have worked in association with Karl Morris from New Zealand Railfan, who has produced the 2021 Passing Trains Wall Calendar. NZRLS members will be able to purchase the 2021 Passing Trains Wall… Read more »
Update from North End Workshop
Last week 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 was… Read more »
NZRLS Annual General Meeting 31 October 2020
Members can now view the papers for this meeting by logging into the Member’s Menu
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 »
