The original Springfield Station.1880`s.

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DescriptionOnce a coal town with two mines open during the 1870s, Springfield boasted seven shops and a Bank of New Zealand. The railway arrived in Springfield in 1880`s and the Midland Railway Line's access to the coast didn't break through until the opening of the Otira Tunnel in the 1920s.
This line was built in stages and it enabled the Cobb and Co Stage coach, owned by Cassidy and Young to be based here for 50 years. This service carried on from where the train stopped for passengers, mail and freight through hardy conditions of floods and hair raising descents through the Alps to Hokitika during the gold mining days.The opening of the Otira Tunnel saw an increase in rail traffic and up to 70 rail staff were based in Springfield for many years. During this time the introduction of the KB steam engines was evident with six engines being specifically built for this section of track between Springfield and Arthur's Pass. They were the strongest engines built in the steam era.
Date of PhotoBetween 1st January 1880 and 31st December 1899Map^[1]External LinkSpringfieldContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)SpringfieldLandmark (Place)Springfield station

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The original Springfield Station.1880`s.

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