No. 12 Tunnel — Otago Central Branch Line, New Zealand
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S 45° 03.731 E 169° 44.523
59G E 400961 N 5009372
Located in the Poolburn Gorge, No. 12 Tunnel saw trains pass through it between 1904 and 1990. Today it is a part of the Otago Central Rail Trail.
Waymark Code: WM8G2X
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 03/28/2010
Views: 5
Running about 201 metres No. 12 Tunnel is goes by the name Poolburn No. 1. The interior is a mix of schist stone blocks, bricks, and exposed rock making it an interesting mix of textures.
About 200 metres off the Otago Central Rail Trail from the north portal is a historic site where the tunnel workers camped while creating both No. 12 and No. 13 tunnels.
Construction: Natural - No lining
Condition: Good
Rail Status: No
Current status: Recreation Path
Original Use: Freight
The "Other End": N 45° 03.632 W 169° 44.444
Tunnel Length: 661.00
Suggested Parking Area: N 45° 03.174 W 169° 40.323
Terrain: 
Website: [Web Link]
Date Built: 1904
Date Abandoned: 1990
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