Electric units replace steam locomotives on the Wellington - Johnsonville suburban line

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Electric units replace steam locomotives on the Wellington - Johnsonville suburban line

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Modernising the New Zealand railways: electric units to supplant steam locomotives on the Johnsonville run. Electric units which displace trains drawn by steam locomotives on the suburban run from Wellington to Johnsonville are now undergoing trials and will be ready for use next month. Their advent will mean the elimination of the smoke nuisance in the five tunnels encountered on the journey. UPPER LEFT: Two steam locomotives at Wellington. Their service on the suburban run will soon be term...

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1938-06-08

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Auckland Weekly News

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https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/286779

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Steam locomotives - Wellington / Electric locomotives - Wellington / Railroads - Electrification - Wellington

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