A cold journey-the coach leaving Arthurs Pass railway station to Otira.ca.1910-19.

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DescriptionShowing a loaded horse drawn coach leaving the station at Arthur's Pass to cross the Southern Alps. Six warmly dressed men are sitting on top of the coach which is drawn by three horses. Snow capped mountains are visible beyond the railway track and there are large trees to the right of the road. A water filled ditch and patches of snow are visible in the foreground.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19190821-31-2 PhotographerAuckland Weekly NewsDate of Photoca.1910-1919Map^[1]External LinkAuckland Weekly NewsContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)Arthurs PassEventthe coach leaving Arthurs Pass railway station to Otira.ca.1910-19.

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Date Created23rd September 2019CommentsIvan Murray Wilson Great historical pic- lovely lady I chatted with around the early 80s had travelled in this manner - the men always were out in the elements while women and children remained inside the coach. The most experienced horses were always on the side by the drop over the pass, as they didn't tend to freak as would an inexperienced one.

Ray Vincent The coach is entering A Pass from chch direction. Not sure why as the rail line is just behind to left.

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A cold journey-the coach leaving Arthurs Pass railway station to Otira.ca.1910-19.