The Kurow Branch (also known as the Hakataramea Branch) was part of New Zealand's national rail network. In the North Otago region of the South Island, it was built in the 1870s to open up the land behind Oamaru for development, and closed in 1983.
Construction
The branch started as a tramway when the Awamoko Tramway Company was formed in 1873. Construction of a tramway from the Main South Line at Awamoko (now Pukeuri) to Duntroon commenced the next year with approval from the Otago provincial government. In 1875, after the realisation that tramway standards were not sufficient for the line's purposes, an upgrade to railway standards commenced. Almost everything that had already been constructed had to be rebuilt; the rails were too light, the sleepers were too small, and insufficient ballast had been laid. Nonetheless, only a fortnight after reconstruction began, the official opening ceremony took place on 1 December 1875. Freight trains did not begin running for another three weeks, and passengers were not carried until 16 August 1876, when the reconstruction programme had been completed. The line had not reached Duntroon; it terminated on the opposite (east) bank of the Maerewhenua River due to bridging difficulties.
Kurow is a small town in the Waitaki District, New Zealand. It is located on the south bank of the Waitaki River, 60 kilometres (37mi) northwest of Oamaru. At the 2013 Census, the town had a population of 312 people.
Description
The name is an Anglicised form of the name of the nearby mountain Te Kohurau.
In the 1920s the town was the base for the building of the nearby Waitaki Dam and forming Lake Waitaki in the first of a series of hydroelectric projects on the Waitaki River.
The first social security scheme for New Zealand workers was designed in the town, arising from Presbyterian Minister of Kurow Arnold Nordmeyer's experience of working with families of workers on the Waitaki hydro-electric project.
The land around the town includes summerfruit orchards, and increasing amounts of Pinot noir are being planted in the limestone soils.
The town was the terminus of the Kurow Branch railway, opened in 1881 to Hakataramea, across the Waitaki River, but cut back to Kurow in 1930. It closed in 1983: the line can be traced on the ground, and the station still building stands on Liverpool St. From 1928 until 1937, a line owned by the Public Works Department ran from Kurow to the hydroelectric project 6.4km to the west.
The Kurow Branch was a railway in North Otago, New Zealand, abandoned in 1983. In this video we look at the history of this railway before taking a trip to see what remains today.
published: 28 Sep 2023
Last Trains to Mossburn (1982) and Kurow (1983), New Zealand
Old footage of last ever train to Mossburn and Lumsden, New Zealand in December 1982. Also last train to Kurow leaving Oamaru and up line in 1983
published: 02 May 2014
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Ghost Railways: The Abandoned Ngapara and Tokarahi Lines
A tour along two connected ghost railway branches in New Zealand, including historical images and maps. Starting with the historical rail district of Oamaru, we then head out to see what can still be found along these ghost branch lines. The entire trip can be done in a single day, and sections include public access to a tunnel, bridge, and significant sections of the formation. Buildings of historical interest along the way include the Elderslie stables, Ngapara Flour Mill, and Tokarahi Hall.
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Why Chicago's Hidden Street has 3 Levels (The History of Wacker Drive)
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Wacker Drive is a major multilevel street in Chicago, Illinois, running along the south side of the main branch and the east side of the south branch of the Chicago River in the Loop.[2] The vast majority of the street is double-decked; the upper level is intended for local traffic, and the lower level for through traffic and trucks serving buildings on the road (and originally a dock). It is sometimes cited as a precursor to the modern freeway, though when it was built the idea was that pleasure vehicles would use the upper level. It is the only street in the city that is prefix...
published: 19 Nov 2022
Chicago's Lost 'L' Train to Milwaukee Wisconsin
The Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad (reporting mark CNSM), also known as the North Shore Line, was an interurban railroad that operated passenger and freight service over an 88.9-mile (143.1 km) route between the Chicago Loop and downtown Milwaukee, as well as an 8.6-mile (13.8 km) branch line between the villages of Lake Bluff and Mundelein, Illinois. The North Shore Line also provided streetcar, city bus, and motor coach services along its interurban route. Extensively improved under the one-time owner of Samuel Insull, the North Shore Line was notable for its high operating speeds and substantial physical plant, as well as innovative services such as its pioneering "ferry truck" operations and its streamlined Electroliner trainsets. Author and railroad historian William D. Mi...
published: 10 Dec 2022
New York's Most Disturbing Island | The History of Rikers Jail
Welcome to our deep dive into the history of Rikers Island, the notorious jail complex located in New York City. In this video, we'll explore the origins of Rikers Island as a jail, and how it grew from a small facility into the massive, overcrowded complex it is today.
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published: 25 Feb 2023
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The 2010 Rusty Rails team at the Rakis Tunnel on the Tokarahi Branch. The branch closed 14 July 1930.
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Why Chicago's Navy Pier was Almost Abandoned
Navy Pier is one of Chicago's most iconic landmarks, attracting millions of visitors each year. But how did this impressive structure come to be? In this video, we'll take a look at the fascinating history of Navy Pier, from its early days as a shipping and recreation hub to its transformation into the bustling entertainment destination we know today. First built in 1916, Navy Pier was originally known as Municipal Pier and was designed to serve as a docking facility for cargo ships and passenger steamers. Over the years, the pier also served as a military training facility during World War II and as a campus for the University of Illinois at Chicago. In the 1980s, the city of Chicago began a major renovation project to transform Navy Pier into a premier entertainment destination. The reno...
The Kurow Branch was a railway in North Otago, New Zealand, abandoned in 1983. In this video we look at the history of this railway before taking a trip to see...
The Kurow Branch was a railway in North Otago, New Zealand, abandoned in 1983. In this video we look at the history of this railway before taking a trip to see what remains today.
The Kurow Branch was a railway in North Otago, New Zealand, abandoned in 1983. In this video we look at the history of this railway before taking a trip to see what remains today.
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A tour along two connected ghost railway branches in New Zealand, including historical images and maps. Starting with the historical rail district of Oamaru, w...
A tour along two connected ghost railway branches in New Zealand, including historical images and maps. Starting with the historical rail district of Oamaru, we then head out to see what can still be found along these ghost branch lines. The entire trip can be done in a single day, and sections include public access to a tunnel, bridge, and significant sections of the formation. Buildings of historical interest along the way include the Elderslie stables, Ngapara Flour Mill, and Tokarahi Hall.
A tour along two connected ghost railway branches in New Zealand, including historical images and maps. Starting with the historical rail district of Oamaru, we then head out to see what can still be found along these ghost branch lines. The entire trip can be done in a single day, and sections include public access to a tunnel, bridge, and significant sections of the formation. Buildings of historical interest along the way include the Elderslie stables, Ngapara Flour Mill, and Tokarahi Hall.
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Wacker Drive is a major multilevel street in Chicago, Illinois, running along the south side of the main branch and the east side of the south branch of the Chicago River in the Loop.[2] The vast majority of the street is double-decked; the upper level is intended for local traffic, and the lower level for through traffic and trucks serving buildings on the road (and originally a dock). It is sometimes cited as a precursor to the modern freeway, though when it was built the idea was that pleasure vehicles would use the upper level. It is the only street in the city that is prefixed with all four cardinal directions, albeit on different parts of its route.[a] The drive is named for early 20th century Chicago businessman and city planner Charles H. Wacker. The upper level is normally known as Upper Wacker Drive, and the lower level is Lower Wacker Drive. A short part has a third level, sometimes called Lower Lower Wacker Drive[3] or Sub Lower Wacker Drive.
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Wacker Drive is a major multilevel street in Chicago, Illinois, running along the south side of the main branch and the east side of the south branch of the Chicago River in the Loop.[2] The vast majority of the street is double-decked; the upper level is intended for local traffic, and the lower level for through traffic and trucks serving buildings on the road (and originally a dock). It is sometimes cited as a precursor to the modern freeway, though when it was built the idea was that pleasure vehicles would use the upper level. It is the only street in the city that is prefixed with all four cardinal directions, albeit on different parts of its route.[a] The drive is named for early 20th century Chicago businessman and city planner Charles H. Wacker. The upper level is normally known as Upper Wacker Drive, and the lower level is Lower Wacker Drive. A short part has a third level, sometimes called Lower Lower Wacker Drive[3] or Sub Lower Wacker Drive.
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The Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad (reporting mark CNSM), also known as the North Shore Line, was an interurban railroad that operated passenger and...
The Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad (reporting mark CNSM), also known as the North Shore Line, was an interurban railroad that operated passenger and freight service over an 88.9-mile (143.1 km) route between the Chicago Loop and downtown Milwaukee, as well as an 8.6-mile (13.8 km) branch line between the villages of Lake Bluff and Mundelein, Illinois. The North Shore Line also provided streetcar, city bus, and motor coach services along its interurban route. Extensively improved under the one-time owner of Samuel Insull, the North Shore Line was notable for its high operating speeds and substantial physical plant, as well as innovative services such as its pioneering "ferry truck" operations and its streamlined Electroliner trainsets. Author and railroad historian William D. Middleton described the North Shore Line as a "super interurban"56 and opined that its cessation of rail service marked the end of the "interurban era" in the United States. Since 1964, the Yellow Line of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has operated over a short segment of the former main line from Chicago to Skokie, Illinois. Operating examples of North Shore Line rolling stock have been preserved in railroad museums, and the former Dempster Street Station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad (reporting mark CNSM), also known as the North Shore Line, was an interurban railroad that operated passenger and freight service over an 88.9-mile (143.1 km) route between the Chicago Loop and downtown Milwaukee, as well as an 8.6-mile (13.8 km) branch line between the villages of Lake Bluff and Mundelein, Illinois. The North Shore Line also provided streetcar, city bus, and motor coach services along its interurban route. Extensively improved under the one-time owner of Samuel Insull, the North Shore Line was notable for its high operating speeds and substantial physical plant, as well as innovative services such as its pioneering "ferry truck" operations and its streamlined Electroliner trainsets. Author and railroad historian William D. Middleton described the North Shore Line as a "super interurban"56 and opined that its cessation of rail service marked the end of the "interurban era" in the United States. Since 1964, the Yellow Line of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has operated over a short segment of the former main line from Chicago to Skokie, Illinois. Operating examples of North Shore Line rolling stock have been preserved in railroad museums, and the former Dempster Street Station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Welcome to our deep dive into the history of Rikers Island, the notorious jail complex located in New York City. In this video, we'll explore the origins of Rik...
Welcome to our deep dive into the history of Rikers Island, the notorious jail complex located in New York City. In this video, we'll explore the origins of Rikers Island as a jail, and how it grew from a small facility into the massive, overcrowded complex it is today.
We'll examine the dark side of Rikers Island, including the burning problem of trash heap fires, the infestation of rats, and the devastating impact the jail has had on the surrounding communities, particularly Queens.
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05:23 - Rikers Rat Infestation: The Dark Side of the Island
06:51 - A Heroic Act: Inmates Saving Plane Crash Victims on Rikers Island
08:44 - Overpopulation Crisis: Rikers Island in the 1970s
10:37 - The Worst Decade: Rikers Island Jail in the 1980s
12:27 - Jail on Water: The Story of New York’s Jail Boat
13:22 - The Devastating Impact of Rikers Island on Queens
14:28 - Exploring Rikers Island: What Remains Today
16:10 - Uncovering the Truth: Why Rikers Island is Considered the Worst Jail in America
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Welcome to our deep dive into the history of Rikers Island, the notorious jail complex located in New York City. In this video, we'll explore the origins of Rikers Island as a jail, and how it grew from a small facility into the massive, overcrowded complex it is today.
We'll examine the dark side of Rikers Island, including the burning problem of trash heap fires, the infestation of rats, and the devastating impact the jail has had on the surrounding communities, particularly Queens.
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05:23 - Rikers Rat Infestation: The Dark Side of the Island
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10:37 - The Worst Decade: Rikers Island Jail in the 1980s
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13:22 - The Devastating Impact of Rikers Island on Queens
14:28 - Exploring Rikers Island: What Remains Today
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Navy Pier is one of Chicago's most iconic landmarks, attracting millions of visitors each year. But how did this impressive structure come to be? In this video,...
Navy Pier is one of Chicago's most iconic landmarks, attracting millions of visitors each year. But how did this impressive structure come to be? In this video, we'll take a look at the fascinating history of Navy Pier, from its early days as a shipping and recreation hub to its transformation into the bustling entertainment destination we know today. First built in 1916, Navy Pier was originally known as Municipal Pier and was designed to serve as a docking facility for cargo ships and passenger steamers. Over the years, the pier also served as a military training facility during World War II and as a campus for the University of Illinois at Chicago. In the 1980s, the city of Chicago began a major renovation project to transform Navy Pier into a premier entertainment destination. The renovated pier, which opened in 1995, features a variety of attractions, including the famous 150-foot Ferris wheel, the Chicago Children's Museum, the IMAX theater, and a plethora of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Throughout its history, Navy Pier has played an important role in the life of the city of Chicago, serving as a vital transportation hub, a military training facility, and a hub for recreation and entertainment. Today, it continues to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the city's history and culture, as well as a wide range of exciting attractions and activities.
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08:27 - "Step Inside the Grand Opening of Navy Pier: A Chicago Spectacle"
09:31 - "Navy Pier in Its Heyday: Explore the Thrilling Entertainment Offerings"
11:58 - "A New Name, A New Era: The Story Behind Navy Pier's Renaming"
12:35 - "The Untold Story of Navy Pier's Downfall and Resurgence"
13:00 - "How the US Navy Made Navy Pier Their Home: An Untold Story"
13:53 - "From Decline to Revival: How the St Lawrence Seaway Saved Navy Pier"
14:32 - "Lost and Found: The Mystery of Navy Pier's Trolley Tracks"
15:08 - "Navy Pier's Second Fall from Grace: What Went Wrong"
16:08 - "Taste of Chicago: Why Navy Pier is the Ultimate Destination for Foodies"
16:45 - "A New Chapter: The Exciting Redevelopment of Navy Pier You Don't Want to Miss"
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Navy Pier is one of Chicago's most iconic landmarks, attracting millions of visitors each year. But how did this impressive structure come to be? In this video, we'll take a look at the fascinating history of Navy Pier, from its early days as a shipping and recreation hub to its transformation into the bustling entertainment destination we know today. First built in 1916, Navy Pier was originally known as Municipal Pier and was designed to serve as a docking facility for cargo ships and passenger steamers. Over the years, the pier also served as a military training facility during World War II and as a campus for the University of Illinois at Chicago. In the 1980s, the city of Chicago began a major renovation project to transform Navy Pier into a premier entertainment destination. The renovated pier, which opened in 1995, features a variety of attractions, including the famous 150-foot Ferris wheel, the Chicago Children's Museum, the IMAX theater, and a plethora of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Throughout its history, Navy Pier has played an important role in the life of the city of Chicago, serving as a vital transportation hub, a military training facility, and a hub for recreation and entertainment. Today, it continues to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the city's history and culture, as well as a wide range of exciting attractions and activities.
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06:16 - "Behind the Scenes: The Fascinating Design and Construction of Navy Pier"
08:27 - "Step Inside the Grand Opening of Navy Pier: A Chicago Spectacle"
09:31 - "Navy Pier in Its Heyday: Explore the Thrilling Entertainment Offerings"
11:58 - "A New Name, A New Era: The Story Behind Navy Pier's Renaming"
12:35 - "The Untold Story of Navy Pier's Downfall and Resurgence"
13:00 - "How the US Navy Made Navy Pier Their Home: An Untold Story"
13:53 - "From Decline to Revival: How the St Lawrence Seaway Saved Navy Pier"
14:32 - "Lost and Found: The Mystery of Navy Pier's Trolley Tracks"
15:08 - "Navy Pier's Second Fall from Grace: What Went Wrong"
16:08 - "Taste of Chicago: Why Navy Pier is the Ultimate Destination for Foodies"
16:45 - "A New Chapter: The Exciting Redevelopment of Navy Pier You Don't Want to Miss"
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The Kurow Branch was a railway in North Otago, New Zealand, abandoned in 1983. In this video we look at the history of this railway before taking a trip to see what remains today.
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A tour along two connected ghost railway branches in New Zealand, including historical images and maps. Starting with the historical rail district of Oamaru, we then head out to see what can still be found along these ghost branch lines. The entire trip can be done in a single day, and sections include public access to a tunnel, bridge, and significant sections of the formation. Buildings of historical interest along the way include the Elderslie stables, Ngapara Flour Mill, and Tokarahi Hall.
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Wacker Drive is a major multilevel street in Chicago, Illinois, running along the south side of the main branch and the east side of the south branch of the Chicago River in the Loop.[2] The vast majority of the street is double-decked; the upper level is intended for local traffic, and the lower level for through traffic and trucks serving buildings on the road (and originally a dock). It is sometimes cited as a precursor to the modern freeway, though when it was built the idea was that pleasure vehicles would use the upper level. It is the only street in the city that is prefixed with all four cardinal directions, albeit on different parts of its route.[a] The drive is named for early 20th century Chicago businessman and city planner Charles H. Wacker. The upper level is normally known as Upper Wacker Drive, and the lower level is Lower Wacker Drive. A short part has a third level, sometimes called Lower Lower Wacker Drive[3] or Sub Lower Wacker Drive.
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The Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad (reporting mark CNSM), also known as the North Shore Line, was an interurban railroad that operated passenger and freight service over an 88.9-mile (143.1 km) route between the Chicago Loop and downtown Milwaukee, as well as an 8.6-mile (13.8 km) branch line between the villages of Lake Bluff and Mundelein, Illinois. The North Shore Line also provided streetcar, city bus, and motor coach services along its interurban route. Extensively improved under the one-time owner of Samuel Insull, the North Shore Line was notable for its high operating speeds and substantial physical plant, as well as innovative services such as its pioneering "ferry truck" operations and its streamlined Electroliner trainsets. Author and railroad historian William D. Middleton described the North Shore Line as a "super interurban"56 and opined that its cessation of rail service marked the end of the "interurban era" in the United States. Since 1964, the Yellow Line of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has operated over a short segment of the former main line from Chicago to Skokie, Illinois. Operating examples of North Shore Line rolling stock have been preserved in railroad museums, and the former Dempster Street Station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Welcome to our deep dive into the history of Rikers Island, the notorious jail complex located in New York City. In this video, we'll explore the origins of Rikers Island as a jail, and how it grew from a small facility into the massive, overcrowded complex it is today.
We'll examine the dark side of Rikers Island, including the burning problem of trash heap fires, the infestation of rats, and the devastating impact the jail has had on the surrounding communities, particularly Queens.
We'll also highlight some of the heroic acts that have taken place on Rikers Island, including the incredible story of inmates who saved plane crash victims.
Throughout the video, we'll delve into the complex issues of overpopulation, prison reform, and the impact of the criminal justice system on communities of color.
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05:23 - Rikers Rat Infestation: The Dark Side of the Island
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10:37 - The Worst Decade: Rikers Island Jail in the 1980s
12:27 - Jail on Water: The Story of New York’s Jail Boat
13:22 - The Devastating Impact of Rikers Island on Queens
14:28 - Exploring Rikers Island: What Remains Today
16:10 - Uncovering the Truth: Why Rikers Island is Considered the Worst Jail in America
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The 2010 Rusty Rails team at the Rakis Tunnel on the Tokarahi Branch. The branch closed 14 July 1930.
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Navy Pier is one of Chicago's most iconic landmarks, attracting millions of visitors each year. But how did this impressive structure come to be? In this video, we'll take a look at the fascinating history of Navy Pier, from its early days as a shipping and recreation hub to its transformation into the bustling entertainment destination we know today. First built in 1916, Navy Pier was originally known as Municipal Pier and was designed to serve as a docking facility for cargo ships and passenger steamers. Over the years, the pier also served as a military training facility during World War II and as a campus for the University of Illinois at Chicago. In the 1980s, the city of Chicago began a major renovation project to transform Navy Pier into a premier entertainment destination. The renovated pier, which opened in 1995, features a variety of attractions, including the famous 150-foot Ferris wheel, the Chicago Children's Museum, the IMAX theater, and a plethora of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Throughout its history, Navy Pier has played an important role in the life of the city of Chicago, serving as a vital transportation hub, a military training facility, and a hub for recreation and entertainment. Today, it continues to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the city's history and culture, as well as a wide range of exciting attractions and activities.
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14:32 - "Lost and Found: The Mystery of Navy Pier's Trolley Tracks"
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16:08 - "Taste of Chicago: Why Navy Pier is the Ultimate Destination for Foodies"
16:45 - "A New Chapter: The Exciting Redevelopment of Navy Pier You Don't Want to Miss"
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The Kurow Branch (also known as the Hakataramea Branch) was part of New Zealand's national rail network. In the North Otago region of the South Island, it was built in the 1870s to open up the land behind Oamaru for development, and closed in 1983.
Construction
The branch started as a tramway when the Awamoko Tramway Company was formed in 1873. Construction of a tramway from the Main South Line at Awamoko (now Pukeuri) to Duntroon commenced the next year with approval from the Otago provincial government. In 1875, after the realisation that tramway standards were not sufficient for the line's purposes, an upgrade to railway standards commenced. Almost everything that had already been constructed had to be rebuilt; the rails were too light, the sleepers were too small, and insufficient ballast had been laid. Nonetheless, only a fortnight after reconstruction began, the official opening ceremony took place on 1 December 1875. Freight trains did not begin running for another three weeks, and passengers were not carried until 16 August 1876, when the reconstruction programme had been completed. The line had not reached Duntroon; it terminated on the opposite (east) bank of the Maerewhenua River due to bridging difficulties.