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Tahakopa Goods Shed

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DescriptionThis is a photograph of the Tahakopa Railway good shed. On the line is the passenger train scheduled for locals to have one final ride before the closure of the Catlins Branch Line in February 1971.

Note, all the passengers vehicles lined up next to the shed.

Prior to the closure of the Catlins Branch Line in 1971, NZR put on the special steam passenger train to give locals on last ride between Tahakopa and Owaka. This particular steam locomotive remains in use today on the Kingston Flyer Line (AB795).PhotographerDonald Jenks 1933-2021DateFebruary 1971Location^[1]RightsDonald Jenks 1933-2021, is to be credited at any instance of reuse.ContributorTiffany Jenks, granddaughter of photographer.

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SubjectsRailwayPeople and FamiliesPlaceTahakopaOwakaEventCatlins Branch Line Closure 1971CollectionRailway

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