The last train from Foxton to Palmerston North rounding a curve at the approach to Palmerston North. Engine A 601 is hauling six carriages during this 1959 trip.

Cutting from newspaper

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The last train to leave Foxton climbs the incline behind the factory, 1959. An excursion train ran on 17 July 1959 and 10 days later the Foxton line was closed (27 July 1959).

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A large crowd stands alongside the last railway train to leave Foxton, 1959.

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Typed inscription on reverse reads: ” The last train to leave Foxton before the closing down of the Palmerston North – Foxton line. Photo taken by F H Murray, Foxton. 18 July 1959.”

Last train to leave Foxton prior to the closing of the line between Foxton and Palmerston North 18 July 1959. Engine 601 is decked with flags and pulls a number of carriages. People are gatherered on either side of the train.

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A Cobbler’s last which belonged to the grandfather of Lincoln Hill. It is over 100 years old. (1982)

One cobbler’s last.

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A set of four shoe lasts in various sizes(including 2 child sizes: 6 and 8) and a stand for working on the lasts.

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