Christchurch railway station, new zealand wikipedia. It was built to a broad gauge of 5 feet 3 inches 1600 mm, to suit rolling stock imported from victoria, australia. This map shows new zealands rail network between 1880 and 1940. The new zealand railways department, nzr or nzgr new zealand government railways and often known as the railways, was a government department charged with owning and maintaining new zealand s railway infrastructure and operating the railway system. Graham hutchins railways played a pivotal part in the development of new zealand s economy, towns and cities, and helped shape a distinctive culture. Between those events, and in the century that followed, the movements and conflicts of human history have been played out more intensively and more rapidly in new zealand than anywhere else on earth. The zealand valley railroad extended about 11 miles into the woods. It was built to a broad gauge of 5 feet 3 inches 1600 mm. Matthew wright this illustrated book covers the history of new zealands trains. History of south island main trunk railway line new zealand. Dealers in outofprint and rare books, specialising in new zealand books.
From the late 1950s branch lines closed, and by the 2000s, there were less than 4,000 kilometres of railway lines. Scenic new zealand railroad may stop running over a. Matthew wright this illustrated book covers the history of new zealand s trains and train travel from the 1860s into the 21st century. A guide to train travel in new zealand train routes.
The 348 km picton to addington railway was officially opened on december 15, 1945, a remarkable feat so close to the end of wwii. New zealand railways magazine launched nzhistory, new. Pdf new zealand railways download full pdf book download. Christchurch railway station is in the canterbury region of new zealands south island. Sit back and let us connect you to a rich diversity of people and places throughout aotearoa, new zealand. The worst railway disaster in new zealands history occurred on christmas eve 1953, when the wellington. New zealand railways available for download and read online in other formats. The book is about the gradients and the gorges, the mountains and the. The canterbury provincial railways were built to the broad. Yet rail history, like transport history in general, has been largely neglected by. Railways played a pivotal part in the development of new zealands economy, towns and cities, and.
Lovely book and complements earlier books on the nzr. The previously untold story of new zealands iconic railway houses, of which. A celebration of the building, maintaining and operating the north island main trunk railway from the days of steam through the diesel electric and electric locomotives. The flyers history spans over 125 years and it still departs kingston station two times daily during its running season beginning 1st october through 30th april. The tranz alpine train operates daily between christchurch, arthurs pass and greymouth from the east coast to the west coast of new zealand s south island. This is the story of that railway, from its heyday to the day of reckoning as losses. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A history of dunedins hillside railway workshops this wellresearched book. The mill included a rotary saw, shingle saw, lath, clapboard saws and a boxmaking machine 1 according to the history of coos county. Talks to the retired engine driver about his 40year career with nz railways and his book of memoirs, one more mile on the nzr. New zealands rail network, 18801940 railways te ara. As of yet, there is no reference book solely devoted to abandoned towns.
A guide to train travel in new zealand train routes, tranz. Fantastic pictures but also it separates the various branch line history by area which is great. It was also the first to introduce a full democracy. With competition from road transport, rails golden glow began to. It links all major urban centres except nelson, taupo, queenstown, whakatane and since 2012 gisborne. People, places and events that shaped the history of new zealand is a very decent read. You can explore new zealand with a scenic rail pass which allows you unlimited travel on new zealand s long distance passenger train network including ferry travel between wellington in the north island and picton in the south island, at you own pace, at any time, in any direction. New zealand railways and land transport smiths bookshop.
The penguin book of new zealand war writing, gavin mclean and harry ricketts penguin remembering christchurch. While our rail network isnt vast, thanks to their skill and determination, there are some incredible train journeys on offer. Rail travel new zealand rail journeys tourism new zealand. Please feel free to submit a lower offer for us to consider. My son read it as well and this book makes us want to eventually get to new zealand to take it off our bucket list. Their life and times and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Zealand would eventually have two railroad stations.
The department was created in 1880 and was corporatised on 1 april 1982 into the new zealand railways corporation. The story of a south island engine drivers life on the rails from 1944 to 1984. Following the civil war, the railroad revitalized the line only to run out of money and largely fade into the annals of history until now. The railway network in new zealand consists of four main lines, seven secondary lines clarification needed and numerous short branch lines in almost every region. Between those events, and in the century that followed the franchise, the movements and the conflicts of human history have been played out more intensively and more rapidly in new zealand than anywhere else on earth. Talks to the longtime rail enthusiast about the new edition of his book register of new zealand railways steam locomotives, 18631971. Pictorial parade, produced by the national film unit of new zealand that was located in avalon lower hutt. The first railway in new zealand was constructed by the canterbury provincial government in 1863. New zealands challenging landscapes demanded some remarkable feats of early railway engineers. Trainweb hosted web sites featuring railroad history. The tranzalpine train new zealands most scenic train ride. The tranzalpine, run by new zealand train operator kiwirail as part of their great journeys of new zealand division, runs once daily between christchurch, arthurs pass and greymouth on the south islands west coast, through the amazing misty mountain scenery of the southern alps. The worst railway disaster in new zealand s history occurred on christmas eve 1953, when the wellington.
Ideal for both young and old, couples and groups, and a broad range of interests, new zealand rail tours take you through spectacular scenery and fascinating historical locations in comfort and style. New zealand was the last country in the world to be discovered and settled by humankind. New zealand railway builders surmounted many obstacles. Jul 11, 20 film credit new zealand archives for those who love building model railways. Each of the three scenic passenger rail journeys in new zealand are unique, with views from the northern explorer train showing you the diverse countryside of the north island towering viaducts, spectacular gorges, hidden valleys, to the rugged coastline of the south island, seen from the coastal pacific train to the mountain alpine scenery from the tranz alpine train. Books about new zealand 68 books goodreads share book. Adams wrote this book, a meditative reflection on medieval culture, well after his historical masterpiece, the history of the united states of. New zealand historyrailways wikibooks, open books for an. New zealand history the changing railways 1957 youtube.
You can choose your own route, stop when you like, and travel. Our history books ministry for culture and heritage. This new zealand train line is a panoramic marvel if youre looking for the ideal vantage point to the stunning viaducts and landscapes of the tongariro national park in new zealand, you have. New zealand hardcover books for sale in stock ebay. The nzr steam locomotive national library of new zealand. The trail that inspired the creation of the new zealand cycle trail network, the otago central rail trail offers a classic blend of natural beauty, fascinating history, friendly towns, along with fantastic local food and wine. Their life and times and millions of other books are. Was extremely impressed how the author gave facts and was written in a non partisan way. The new zealand railways magazine was published monthly until june 1940.
Purchase of the domain name does not include contents of the website. On a world scale, new zealand is a small country similar in size to great britain, but with a population of only 4. Travelling west crossing the canterbury plains, the train slowly ascends through spectacular gorges and river valleys of the waimakariri river towards the southern alps to the alpine. Not forgotten are the country stations, refreshment rooms, goods yards and passenger trains. Otago central rail trail central otago, new zealand. Welcome to the national railway museum of new zealand, thank you for your interest in the planned museum. Register of new zealand railways steam locomotives 18631971 by lloyd w g and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is a comprehensive account of our railways story, from the.
A tribute as well as coauthored south island main trunk. History of zealand new hampshire, history of zealand nh,abandoned town. Its detractors ridiculed the route as beginning in the woods and ending in a hollow tree. By 1884, he had started building the zealand valley railroad. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rail transport in new zealand is an integral part of new zealand s transport network, with a nationwide network of 4,128 km of track linking most major cities in the north and south islands, connected by interisland rail and road ferries. Graham hutchins railways played a pivotal part in the development of new zealands economy, towns and cities, and helped shape a distinctive culture. A pictorial history of steam trains in new zealand, illustrated with photographs from the. Coming soon new releases nook book bundles nook daily find nook foreign language.
New zealand train tours are a great way to explore new zealand and to learn of our history and heritage. Rail transport in new zealand has a particular focus on bulk freight exports and imports, with 19 million. He has contributed articles to rails magazine and wrote the bestselling book the otago central railway. Christchurch railway station is in the canterbury region of new zealand s south island. I have found a wealth of resource sites and links below specialising in train online programs to help build layouts so. Based on british and american railway company magazines, it was originally intended as a journal for the railways departments 18,000 staff and their major customers. Our three iconic trains, coastal pacific, northern explorer, tranzalpine and our interislander cook strait ferry offer a seamless connection between the north and south islands, and to many spectacular destinations along the way. Mar 16, 20 pictorial parade, produced by the national film unit of new zealand that was located in avalon lower hutt. The christchurchdunedin overnight express, headed by a jaclass locomotive, ran the last scheduled steamhauled service on new zealand railways nzr, bringing to an end 108 years of regular steam rail operations in this country. The kingston flyer is new zealands famous vintage steam train, based in kingston on the southern shores of lake wakatipu, a 40minute drive south of queenstown. New zealand rail bus ferry travel new zealand train rail.
A journey through history 2nd revised by churchman, geoffrey b hurst, tony isbn. Mont saint michel and chartres is a book written by the american historian and scholar henry adams 18381918. New zealand historyrailways wikibooks, open books for. New zealand has a long and colourful railway history, dating from the first public line linking ferrymead and the new town of christchurch in 1863. Book trains in new zealand online international rail. New zealand s western front campaign, ian mcgibbon david bateman 2015.
The length of the network peaked at more than 5,500 kilometres in 1953. History provincial period 18631876 the railway network was initially constructed by the provincial governments of new zealand from 1863 onwards. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A good recourd of the last steam loco built at dunedin in 1956. Auckland is also the largest city in new zealand, being home to. The city dates to around 50, when it was inhabited by the maori people, but little recorded history survives before january 1832 when joseph brooks weller bought the area that is now auckland. Railroads, the pioneers building americas transportation backbone, and more. New zealand s first public railway was opened in that year, running the short distance between christchurch and the wharf at ferrymead and built by the canterbury provincial railways.
Register new zealand railways steam locomotives 1863 1971. As new zealand railways pushed the rail network about new zealand, opening new country for development, a challenge presented itself to house railwaymen in country areas where infrastructure didnt exist or was newly formed. Film credit new zealand archives for those who love building model railways. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
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