J class 1212, Otira. 1968.

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DescriptionRay Vincent.." Pole on right, top is 3.3kv power, (up to 70"s this also supplied houses along the way) next down the signalling wires, bottom the communications, Train control, rural auto phones and carrier circuits to Otira and Chch."PhotographerWilson LythgoeDate of Photo1968Map^[1]ContributorWilson Lythgoe

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Location (city or town)OtiraOrganisation (eg business)NZ RailwaysEventJ class 1212, Otira. 1968.

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Date Created31st May 2019CommentsAaron Frater: From zero to 10 years old it was my family holiday destination.

Ann Clark: I wonder if thats the same one i put coal into fire,its around the same time

Sandy Brears: Yeah well mum used to put us in wee white cardies and curse us for getting them all sooty.

Barbara Scott: We had clean clothes to change into usually about Rolleston so we arrived in Christchurch clean and tidy

Shona Mcclelland Smell the smoke

Heather Newby and hear the noise

Donald Pearson Full steam ahead

Graham Ngatuere Would be even better on the rail between Ngakawau and Hokitika..

Niaouli Wolf Kelly’s range in the back ground.

Ray Vincent Main line Aickens, heading to Otira.. nice photo..

Ray Vincent Pole on right, top is 3.3kv power, (up to 70"s this also supplied houses along the way) next down the signalling wires, bottom the communications, Train control, rural auto phones and carrier circuits to Otira and Chch.

Shona Ratana i remember being on the trains especially the click clack going along the rail tracks Wonderful memories.

Sandra Sands I helped dismantle this engine as an apprentice in the railways

Douglas Lineham There's nothing better than a steam train at work.

Garry Wick Have bin in the cab of one of these . Amazin engines .

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