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 Waihi Railway StationPosted by:  willbuild
S 37° 23.875 E 175° 50.038
60H E 396792 N 5860346
Waihi Railway Station
Wrigley Street
Waihi
Waymark Code: WM853W
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 01/30/2010
Views: 6
Waihi Station was completed on 3rd October 1905 in time for the offical opening of the line between Paeroa and Waihi on November 1905. The total cost of the building was $5200. ( 1764 pounds ) The first station master was Mr W J Hessell.
Between 1905 and 1925 Waihi Station was the railhead until the line was extended to Tauranga The line and station was closed in 1978.
The Goldfield Rialway Incorporated operates the line between Waihi and Waikino as a Tourist attraction.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
The Main line to Auckland to Tauranga is now closed, It is now used by the Goldfield Railways Incorporated.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Auckland to Tauranga Line
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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