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Kawakawa is the only town in New Zealand to boast a railway track through the centre of the commercial area. The history of the railway dates back to the discovery of coal in Kawakawa in 1864. Coal was first transported to the loading port at Taumarere in 1868 utilising a wooden tramway with wagons pulled by horses. Steel tracks were laid to Taumarere in 1871. This was the first railway line to be opened in the North Island. The railway was extended to Opua in 1884 and led to the development of the Port of Opua as a major outlet for Northland produce including timber, dairy and meat products. The 13 kilometre rail line between Opua and Kawakawa is not only historic but is also very scenic. It has one 80m long tunnel and 12 bridges including the oldest curved wooden bridge in New Zealand. Gabriel, the renowned Kawakawa steam engine, was “born” in 1927 in the yards of Pecket & Sons, Bristol, England and came to Kawakawa in 1985. The train very soon became the icon of the Bay of Islands Vintage Railway and was the joy of children and railway buffs alike as it plied the historic tracks between Kawakawa and Opua. Major maintenance requirements have meant that the regular trips to Opua by Gabriel have been temporarily suspended. A public fund-raising programme has been initiated to restore Gabriel to full working condition. The Kawakawa station remains open and welcomes visitors. |
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| Author | Sids1 from New Zealand |
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