Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. New zealand railway and locomotive society otago branch, dunedin, 1974. Dont forget to bookmark this page so you can return easily and often. This expanded second edition includes a reprint of the original plus 39 new pages about the subsequent fate of the branch. New zealand railways working timetable, auckland section. Dec 12, 2001 if you are looking for a detailed work on the history, expansion, and operation of new zealand s railways, then this is the book for you. Other new zealand train trips our other rail experiences rely on the passion and dedication of enthusiasts. It was built to a broad gauge of 5 feet 3 inches 1600 mm, to suit rolling stock imported from victoria, australia. The first railway lines were built in the south island in the 1860s. Illustrated with more than two hundred maps, period photographs, and drawings, the volume also includes. Volume 1 covers the predecessor railroads that made up the cne, including their construction, the building of the poughkeepsie bridge, and the role of hopewell junction. Breadwinning new zealand women and the state claudia orange. The department was created in 1880 and was corporatised on 1 april 1982 into the new zealand railways corporation. This is a history of the steam locomotives owned by new zealands national railway system.
Dutch charted west of north island 1700 1730 ngai tahu migrated from wellington to the south island 1769 1770 english explorer, capt. I have found a wealth of resource sites and links below specialising in train online programs to help build layouts so. It was also the first to introduce a full democracy. Most of new zealands early european settlements were on the coast. Browse coastal books rare and historical books, new zealand. The treaty of waitangi its 1840 making and subsequent history eric pawson, tom brooking. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. If you are looking for a detailed work on the history, expansion, and operation of new zealands railways, then this is the book for you. The journals of felton mathew, first surveyorgeneral of new zealand, and his wife, 18401847. Maori wars, colonial era, 19th century, 20th century, wwii. Rail transport in new zealand has a particular focus on bulk freight exports and imports, with 19 million net tonnes moved by rail annually, with. This map shows new zealands rail network between 1880 and 1940. New zealand historyrailways wikibooks, open books for. 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.
Here are the 2020 contenders for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, history and biography. The society publishes a magazine, the new zealand railway observer issn 00288624 and a newsletter turntable. Books of the times wayne koestenbaums cerebral, smutty essays playfully disobey the rules. It also had a boarding house, a post office, a store, homes for j. Rail transport in new zealand is an integral part of new zealands 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. Henry and the workers, an engine house, large charcoal kilns, and a school in one of the private homes. Entertainment book the national railway museum of new zealand. Register new zealand railways steam locomotives 1863 1971. See more ideas about gold rush, new zealand and gold. New zealand 2012 tranz scenic overlander wellington to. Yet rail history, like transport history in general, has been largely neglected by. 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. From 1870, the government worked to develop railways. Rail services are focussed primarily on freight, particularly bulk freight, with limited passenger services on some lines.
Scrupulously done history of the central new england railway with a description of all the stations, industries, side tracks, branches, etc. New zealand rail bus ferry travel new zealand train rail. Recommended links and books relating to the tangiwai disaster. New zealand railways working timetable, auckland section, 1884. In 1642, in a bid to locate the mysterious, rich land australia, the dutch explorer, abel tasman caught sight of the west coast of the south island. It is estimated the maori inhabited new zealand around 800ad. New zealand railways magazine launched nzhistory, new. In 1870, colonial treasurer julius vogel launched the most ambitious development programme in new zealands history. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. The new zealand railways story documentary 1 hour 22. A dutchman, abel tasman, was the first european to sight the country but it was the british who made new zealand part of their empire. Content provided as an educational volunteer effort of the american passenger rail heritage foundation aprhf, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. A journey through history 9780908876204 by churchman, geoffrey b hurst, tony and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. New zealands rail network, 18801940 railways te ara.
The penguin history of new zealand penguin books new zealand. The area at ferrymead that this railway occupied is now largely a heritage museum already with an operational railway which is rebuilt on much of the old original track foundation. Southland has the kingston flyer, dunedin has the taieri gorge railway and auckland is the launching point for amazing boutique steam train trips around the whole country. 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. So here are a handful of elementaryprimary age titles that we have enjoyed recently. The new zealand railways department, nzr or nzgr and often known as the railways, was a government department charged with owning and maintaining new zealands railway infrastructure and operating the railway system. For those who barely know of new zealands rail heritage, this book is a great introduction.
The previously untold story of new zealand s iconic railway houses, of which more than 3,700 are dotted around the new zealand landscape. Environmental histories of new zealand papers on ecology, economics, conservation, and ideas. Railways connected farms, forests and mines to markets and ports, and fostered the growth of towns. 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. A concise new zealand history 3 introduction to a concise new zealand history this is a concise textbook on new zealand history, designed so it can be read by virtually anyone wanting to find out more about new zealand history. History provincial period 18631876 the railway network was initially constructed by the provincial governments of new zealand from 1863 onwards. This comprehansive record of the steam locomotives that served with the new zealand railways from 1863 to 1971 is presented in the way that identifies each locomotive by its official nzr number. A history of dunedins hillside railway workshops this wellresearched book. Archives new zealand railway photograph collection exnew zealand railways publicity collection.
Hundreds came from canterbury and marlborough to the kaikoura opening, where a plaque was unveiled in memory of eight men killed during construction of the line. Browse books that are available now, or by author or title. New zealand historical atlas novel and innovative visualisations melanie nolan. The first railway in new zealand was constructed by the canterbury provincial government in 1863. All maps are licensed for reuse under creative commons attribution sharealike nz 3.
New zealand history is a featured book on wikibooks because it contains substantial content, it is wellformatted, and the wikibooks community has decided to feature it on the main page or in other places. The previously untold story of new zealands iconic railway houses, of which. Around eight hundred years later the western world discovered new zealand. Coastal books is a private collection of rare and historical books from new zealand and the pacific offered for sale. 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. Like other pacific cultures, maori society was centred on kinship links and connection with the land but, unlike them, it was adapted to a cool, temperate environment rather than a warm, tropical one. The national railway museum of new zealand is a project to build a museum of national significance celebrating the rich history that the railways played in building new zealand. New zealand historyrailways wikibooks, open books for an. New zealand railway and locomotive society wikipedia. New zealand railway memories compiled from the jd mahoney collection. The new zealand railways story documentary 1 hour 22 minutes sony trinitron. Originally, railway construction and operation took place under the auspices of the former provincial governments and some private railways, before all of the provinc.
The new zealand railways magazine was published monthly until june 1940. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. 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. Trainweb hosted web sites featuring railroad books and other rail publications. A handbook of railroad history new england rail heritage series by lindsell, robert m karr, ronald dale and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its primary purpose was to service ships docked at the ferrymead wharf. On a world scale, new zealand is a small country similar in size to great britain, but with a population of only 4.
Brian whebell overseas enthusiasts could be excused for thinking that new zealand, with a population of less than three million, little or no heavy industry, and an economy based on agriculture has very little scope for industrial railways and locomotives. The timetables were for the use of nzr employees and provided detailed guidance on many aspects of railroad management, including methods of signaling, ticket collection, information about the locomotives and rolling stock in use, and the speeds at which trains. Nicely done reprint of the 1884 new zealand railways timetable for the then new auckland section. Nz rail rail transport in new zealand consists of a network of template. Matthew wright this illustrated book covers the history of new zealands trains. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. There are currently about 25 books available, as listed on the website. The history of new zealand dates back approximately 700 years to when it was discovered and settled by polynesians, who developed a distinct maori culture. The rail lines of northern new england a handbook of railroad. The northern pacific railroad, the sioux, and the panic of 1873 by m. Maori were the first to arrive in new zealand, journeying in canoes from hawaiki about 1,000 years ago. New zealand railway builders surmounted many obstacles. Zealand would eventually have two railroad stations. The second part of the history 19161970 offers an assessment of a dramatic period of transition for the railroad international conflicts, the great depression, the rise of motor vehicles, increasing labor costs, and stronger unions.
From the late 1950s branch lines closed, and by the 2000s, there were less than 4,000 kilometres of railway lines. Abebooks 100 million books from independent booksellers, including thousands of railroad titles. Each morning, as the union steam ship company ferries made their way up the harbour for arrival at 7. This page provides a directory of websites offering railroad books including new, used, rare, and outofprint books covering railroad history, train operations, railroad photography, and model railroading. My top 6 new zealand history books homemaking with heart. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. The legends of maui are deeply rooted in new zealands history and culture. He won a wide range of awards for this work, including the new zealand book award for nonfiction, the wattie book of the year twice, the montana medal for nonfiction and, in 2003, an inaugural prime ministers award for literary achievement. Book trains in new zealand online international rail. The kingston flyer is new zealand s famous vintage steam train, based in kingston on the southern shores of lake wakatipu, a 40minute drive south of queenstown. Best historical fiction set in new zealand 41 books. New zealand history wikibooks, open books for an open world. An illustrated history of the twilight period of steam in new zealand, from the adoption of a dieselisation policy in 1952 to the final extinction of the steam locomotive in 1971.
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. The vogel era was a decisive moment in new zealands 19thcentury transformation from a maori world to a pakeha one. Film credit new zealand archives for those who love building model railways. The length of the network peaked at more than 5,500 kilometres in 1953. The new zealand railway and locomotive society inc nzrls is a society of railway enthusiasts, based in wellington. History of south island main trunk railway line new zealand.
The textbook covers the time span of human settlement in new zealand. He has contributed articles to rails magazine and wrote the bestselling book the otago central railway. Churchman and hursts research is meticulous, detailed, and presented extremely well if you have any interest in railways, you will enjoy reading this vivid insight. Inland travel was difficult because of the mountains, forests and swamps, so most people used sea and river transport, or walked.
From the 1870s railway lines opened up areas of new zealand for settlement. Numbering more than a thousand, they were enormously varied ranging from little over five tons to almost 148 tons in weight, and from the occasional failure to trendsetting designs of international significance. Welcome to the railroad commissary online railroad book catalog. 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. A tribute as well as coauthored south island main trunk. During the interwar years no other monthly magazine matched new zealand railways for its commitment to promoting a popular literary culture in new zealand. Page 6 postwar changes after the peak years of the 1920s and late 1930s, tourist travel all but ceased during the second world war.
In figure it out, the polymathic writer turns his attention to shakespeare, adrienne rich. I recently went on a hunt for the best new zealand history books i could find, as so many ive come across just do not stir up an excitement to learn about our nations history. Over three decades he wrote or edited more than 30 books, most of them new zealand history or biography. Their life and times and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. 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. Only auckland and wellington have urban rail systems.
The longest railway construction project in new zealands history involved laying track, building bridges, tunnels and moving tons of spoil. Railgauge gauge railway lines in both the north and south islands of new zealand. The railroad commissary bookshelf we specialize in outofprint and hardtofind used rr books. Please continue to improve it and thanks for the great work so far. Rail travel new zealand rail journeys tourism new zealand. The railways of new zealand a journey through history by. New zealand rail maps provides free highquality maps of the national railway network of new zealand. The lyttelton boat trains were once part of the travelling experience of new zealanders moving between the two main islands. For most of the 20th century the steam railway, and its stations and refreshment rooms, were a familiar part of life. Jul 11, 20 film credit new zealand archives for those who love building model railways. A guide to train travel in new zealand train routes, tranz.
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