THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943

THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943
THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943
THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943
THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943
THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943
THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943
THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943
THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943
THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943
THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943
THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943
THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943
THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943
THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943

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Title: THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943
Author(s): MAFFEY, I. D.
Category: Trains / Trams / Rail
New / Used: Used
Book Type: Small Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Published: 1971
Published By: NZ Railway And Locomotive Society
Edition: 1st edition
Pages: 114
Size (mm): 155 w x 235 h x 15 d

Condition

Near new with light wear/spine fading on dust jacket, otherwise new, no stamps or inscriptions. Images depict all need to know detail.

About

An interesting, and now scarce, chapter in New Zealand's rail history.

This narrow gauge tramway was eight miles of track, with inclines, linking a coalmine with a Government branch line at Mount Somers. Line later widened to standard gauge. During its 50 years of operation the rail carried other mineral freights and commodities. However, the mineral riches expected never fully eventuated and this example of local initiative faced dwindling demand and was eventually closed.

Illustrated throughout with monochrome images and maps, illustrated end papers.

Remarks

Scarce
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