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East Town was commissioned in August 1880, [1] and was the second North Island railway workshops established as part of Julius Vogel's Great Public Works policy. [2] A contract was let in 1879 by public tender to the Wanganui firm of Gibbes and Pinches for the construction of a Locomotive Erecting Shop, Machine Shop and Wood Mill.
A 7th class station 1 mi 51 ch (2.6 km) from Wanganui was proposed in 1877, when a contract for a station was reported as signed. However, in 1882 a shelter shed was proposed and by 1896 St Johns had a shelter shed, platform and cart approach. In 1900 latrines and a verandah were considered and in 1915 lighting.
SteamRail Wanganui is a railway preservation society based in Wanganui, New Zealand. It owns heritage railway locomotives, rolling stock , and structures in the Wanganui area. It also operates occasional excursions in conjunction with other societies and provides a base for excursions passing through Wanganui to stop and visit while ...
By 1 December 1898 it also had a cart approach (Henderson Brothers offered land for the road in 1896), 90 ft (27 m) by 30 ft (9.1 m) goods shed, loading bank, cattle and sheep yards, engine turning triangle, fixed signals and urinals. In 1905 it was noted that it was a lean-to type station building, with a round-roof goods shed.
A traditional wood shed protects garden tools and equipment—and is way more attractive than any plastic options. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call ...
Woodville railway station goods shed and loading bank. On 20 August 1963, the District Engineer was notified that the amount of funding available for the project had been increased to £124,300 for the track alterations and construction of the new loop line, and £41,500 for the new station building.
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