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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Stream train on the Foxton line alongside the main road, c.1950
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Typed inscription on reverse reads: A big crowd of people to see the passing of the last train to leave Foxton on Saturday 18th July 1959. Photo taken by F H Murray, Foxton.”
Last train to leave from Foxton Railway station prior to the closing of the Palmerston Noth – Foxton line. This photograph shows the large crowd which gathered to see the train depart.
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a diffrant way to make steam ( a bit costly)