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Hutchins, Graham.

Great New Zealand railway journeys / Graham Hutchins. - Auckland, N.Z. : Exisle, 2008. - 176 p. : col. ill., maps ; 22 x 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 176).

A train runs through it: The art deco express. Kingston Flyer -- Taieri Gorge Railway -- Seasider -- TranzAlpine -- TranzCoastal -- Weka Pass Railway -- Wairarapa train -- Wellington to Johnsonville -- Capital Connection -- Art Deco Express -- Overlander -- Train to Waitakere

The author takes twelve great railway journeys throughout New Zealand, describing the main features of the landscape while conversing with fellow-travellers he meets along the way. Well informed on New Zealand's past, he offers historical information on the areas he is passing through, mourns the lines that have been lost, and for dedicated rail buffs he also provides technical details about the trains themselves.

ISBN: 9781877437281 (hbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Railroad travel--New Zealand.--New Zealand.
Scenic railways--New Zealand.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
New Zealand--Description and travel.

LC Class. No.: HE3550.5 / .H88 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 919.304