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First train run on Auckland and Waikato Railway, 1873

First train run on Auckland and Waikato Railway, 1873
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First train run on Auckland and Waikato Railway, 1873
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The first timetabled train to run from Auckland to Onehunga on 24 December 1873, the 'F' class locomotive named 'Ada' with engine driver, stokers, guard standing on the outside, at the cab windows and platform, one first class and three second class carriages with passengers leaning out windows and standing on the platform between carriages. The driver of the train was Mr. T. O'Brien, the fireman Mr. W. Granger and the conductor was W Baker (see NZ Herald, 17 September 1929, p12).

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1873-12-24
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https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/310838
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Railway locomotives / Ada (Locomotive) / Railway carriages / Auckland / Onehunga

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