FIRST — Railway in New Zealand — Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
S 43° 33.679 E 172° 42.540
59G E 638024 N 5175429
At Ferrymead the first railway was built to connect this community with Christchurch.
Waymark Code: WM8JAR
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 04/09/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Zork V
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NEW ZEALAND'S FIRST RAILWAY

This stone marks the site of Ferrymead Wharf and Railway Station. The Provincial Broad Gauge Railway stated here for Christchurch in the year 1863.

Canterbury Pilgrims & Early Settlers Assn.

FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event

Date of FIRST: 01/01/1863

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