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Main Trunk Rail - Ohakune
Celebrating 100 Years of NIMT 2008
               
 
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Taihape 1918
S&I No 315 1919
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Contact

Bob Norling
Phone :
06 - 385 - 8286
  Main Trunk Rail – Ohakune are a group of people from the central North Island of New Zealand who are
interested in preserving the Rail and Transport Heritage of the area for future generations to enjoy and
learn from.

Their main activity for 2008 is to celebrate and commemorate the construction of the North Island Main
Trunk Railway, which was fully completed in 1908.

A committee from surrounding districts has been formed and preparations are in place to best decide
when and how the various events will be celebrated

The Ruapehu District Council is fully behind any initiatives to promote all activities involving the Local
Communities of the area.

It is hoped to have events in Taihape - Ohakune - Taumarunui.

The celebration of the construction of the North Island Main Trunk in 2008 is an important milestone in
the history of New Zealand as it can be classed as the genesis of settlements throughout the North Island.

  
     

 

 

100 Years of Main Trunk - Ohakune 2008