When did Fernside New Zealand railway station open?
It was located on the Wairarapa Line near the southern bank of the Tauherenikau River. The station opened to traffic in 1880 and closed nearly a century later in 1975. At around the time the station opened it had a passenger shelter and a cottage.
Who was the original owner of Fernside Homestead?
In 1876 it was bought by Richard Barton|Richard John Barton]] (1846–1879) of White Rock Station and his wife, Pihautea-born Catherine Carne Bidwill. Catherine’s father brought the first flock of sheep to the Wairarapa in 1844. We understand that . . . Wairarapa Standard 12 September 1876 Page 2 but, ill for a long time, he died in 1879.
Why was the passenger shelter at Fernside not repaired?
An inspection of the passenger shelter in 1963 revealed that it was in such a poor state that it was not economical to repair it and its replacement with a smaller structure was recommended. In response it was noted that the station handled passengers only and patronage of the station was light.
When did Featherston railway station open to public?
Though the first train reached Featherston in late September, it was not until 16 October that the railway was opened for public use. Featherston was initially a station of some importance, being the railhead for two years until the opening of the line through to Masterton.
Where are the abandoned train stations in NSW?
The Sutherland to Wollongong train line was built in New South Wales between 1884 and 1886 to service the coalfields and farms. There are seven abandoned tunnels between Waterfall and Otford, together known as the Helensburgh Tunnels, as well as the desolate Helensburgh station.
When did the Fernside and Longwood water race start?
The Fernside/Longwood water race was begun in 1890 and Fernside lake is known to have existed by 1899. In the summer of 1908 -1909 there were extensive alterations to the Fernside headworks of their joint water-race scheme improving the water supply to livestock at Fernside and at Longwood.