Railways of the Buller
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When:
| Mon 19 Sep ’11, 3:00pm–5:00pm |
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| Tue 20 Sep ’11, 9:30am–5:00pm |
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| Wed 21 Sep ’11, 9:30am–5:00pm |
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| Thu 22 Sep ’11, 9:30am–5:00pm |
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| Fri 23 Sep ’11, 9:30am–5:00pm |
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| Sat 24 Sep ’11, 10:30am–1:00pm |
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| Mon 26 Sep ’11, 9:30am–5:00pm |
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| Tue 27 Sep ’11, 9:30am–5:00pm |
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| Wed 28 Sep ’11, 9:30am–5:00pm |
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| Thu 29 Sep ’11, 9:30am–5:00pm |
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| Fri 30 Sep ’11, 9:30am–5:00pm |
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| Sat 1 Oct ’11, 10:30am–1:00pm |
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| Mon 3 Oct ’11, 9:30am–5:00pm |
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| Tue 4 Oct ’11, 9:30am–5:00pm |
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| Wed 5 Oct ’11, 9:30am–5:00pm |
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| Thu 6 Oct ’11, 9:30am–5:00pm |
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| Fri 7 Oct ’11, 9:30am–5:00pm |
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Where: Sue Thomson Casey Memorial Library, 87-89 Palmerston Street, Westport Show map
Restrictions: All Ages
Website:
Experience the rich history of railways in the Buller from the early 1860s to present when nostalgia brings old trains and railway lines back to life. Watch some early video footage of trains working on the West Coast inclusive a 1941 movie of the opening of the Westport Inangahua Railway. Enjoy photos and stories, watch some of the old movies and discover historic railway equipment including even a golden spike!
This unique display has been compiled by Westport Genealogy & History group, Railway Preservation Society and several private railway enthusiasts.





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