This week, work has focused on receiving the latest batch of aerial photos that have come in from the Crown Aerial Film Archive via Linz. These are all for the Midland Line, and cover both the main line and the branches of the Midland Line that are currently being worked on for maps development and… Continue reading NZRM Progress Report 2023-04-28: Midland Line, Stratford Okahukura Line
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NZ Education, Rail Heritage Communities Mourn Michael Anderson
It is with considerable regret that the New Zealand education and rail heritage communities are mourning the loss of one of their most outstanding contributors, Michael Anderson, who passed away last week. Michael lived much of his life in Christchurch and became active at the Ferrymead Railway, part of the Ferrymead Heritage Park, whilst still… Continue reading NZ Education, Rail Heritage Communities Mourn Michael Anderson
NZRM Progress Report 2023-04-21: Midland Line, Oamaru Showgrounds, PNGL
Work continues at Volume 9, Midland Line in particular in recent times. A large batch of nearly 160 aerial photos requested from Linz is being delivered at the moment and checked in for various details as they arrive. This will expand coverage of different parts of the Ross Branch, and the Midland Line between Moana… Continue reading NZRM Progress Report 2023-04-21: Midland Line, Oamaru Showgrounds, PNGL
Rewanui Station
Aerials of the Rewanui station and historical mining features of the area dating from the 1970s. The branch line closed 1985 after the last State mine loading to rail shut down. The branch line and main railyard, which was split between the station area to the right and the loading backshunt to the left, where… Continue reading Rewanui Station