This week much effort went into maps of the Wairarapa Line, updating the coverage using 2021 high resolution maps of the urban areas (Featherston, Carterton and Masterton plus some other parts). Partly this is for the Wairarapa level crossings programme community response and partly so that the next update of Volume 6 can make use… Continue reading NZRM Progress Report 2023-05-22: Midland Line, Wairarapa Line, Webmaps
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NZRM Progress Report 2023-05-15: Midland Line, Wairarapa Line
In the past week progress has been made mainly in the Rapahoe Branch in relation to Volume 9, the Midland Line corridor. This means that completion of the Rapahoe Branch maps is now much closer to completion, with work now shifting onto finishing the adjacent Rewanui Branch adding the final historical coverage. At this stage… Continue reading NZRM Progress Report 2023-05-15: Midland Line, Wairarapa Line
NZRM Progress Report 2023-05-09: Midland Line, Main North Line, Auckland
In the past week the work on NZ Rail Maps has mainly been in the Midland Line project which is scheduled for completion by the end of the month. After a bit of slack time, work resumed again in full force towards the end of last week and is pushing ahead rapidly. The current work… Continue reading NZRM Progress Report 2023-05-09: Midland Line, Main North Line, Auckland
Prices Creek, Otago Central Branch
Prices Creek was a steam locomotive watering place at 59.5 miles on the Otago Central branch. Opened in 1924, it operated until 1963 when the branch line was deviated to replace the bridge over the creek. The deviated route is part of the Otago Central Rail Trail and those traveling on the trail at this… Continue reading Prices Creek, Otago Central Branch