Where was the freezing works in New Zealand?
The Nelson Freezing Company constructed its freezing works beside the railway (which was between the Waimea Inlet and the works) and in April 1909 shipped its first load of frozen mutton carcases the 7 miles (11 km) to the port in three trains of 6 insulated wagons to be loaded on the refrigerated ship SS Rakaia.
Why are water towers on railroad tracks Frozen?
Water towers would presumably be frozen as would trackside delivery pipes. Dating from the 1850’s through the mid-20th Century, when temperatures were below freezing for sustained periods, how did railroads maintain a supply of liquid water when needed by their steam locomotives?
What was the problem with steam locomotives in the winter?
Looking at at an album of steam locomotives, it occurred to me that Winter operations in the far north or on days of temperatures well below freezing must have presented problems with keeping needed water from freezing. Water towers would presumably be frozen as would trackside delivery pipes.
When did the Picton freezing works open in Marlborough?
The Picton Freezing Works opened in 1900, creating a demand for a reliable form of transport from southern Marlborough.
When did Longburn Freezing Company start in New Zealand?
Longburn Freezing Company Limited began their substantial operation in November 1889 on a 26 acres site beside the railway line. It soon experienced severe financial difficulties and, the undercapitalised business having borrowed large sums from them, the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand took control of the business during 1896.
When was the Pukeuri freezing works sold to Alliance?
It was sold to Waitaki NZ’s (now Alliance) Pukeuri Freezing Works, Pukeuri in 1975 and used until 2009. It was acquired by the OS&RRS in the same year. It was used after arrival at Oamaru Steam & Rail and is now under restoration.