Old engine at Karekare.

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Title

Old engine at Karekare.

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Collection

Kura Heritage Collections Online

Description

An abandoned locomotive on the beach at Karekare with Melville Diamond. Historical note: "This loco was used from 1873 to 1886 to haul timber from Pararaha Mill and later from Karekau Mill to Whatipu wharf. It was the first locomotive engine to be completely built in New Zealand, the work of Fraser and Tinnie of Auckland in 1872. In later years it had a collapsible funnel to enable it to pass through the tunnel on the Karekare line. When the Karekau Mill closed it was offered for sale but wit...

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Image

Date created

1953

Creator

Diamond, John Thomas, 1912-2001

URL

https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/49128

Related subjects

Diamond, Melville / Karekare - Views / Abandoned vehicles - Karekare / Steam locomotives / Beaches - Karekare

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