Category Archives: railway

Central North Island: Makatote Viaduct

Posted on 31 July 2011 by

Located a short distance south of National Park in the central North Island, the Makatote Viaduct is one of several rail viaducts designed and constructed in the early 1900s as part of the Main Trunk Line development.  It is also … Continue reading →

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Central North Island, NZ: Raurimu Spiral

Posted on 5 February 2011 by

Rail is a great way to move produce and people simply and relatively quickly.  Even with the advent of air travel, rail has retained both its usefulness and its mystique.  Rail buffs still hanker for the opportunity to experience the … Continue reading →

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