The Wyndham Branch Line, 1882-1962 : Edendale, Wyndham, Glenham By Alex C. Glennie.

Publisher: Glennie, Alex C./ Edendale Vintage Machinery Club., New Zealand Railways. 2022.

Very good softback, no inscriptions, a little shelf-wear, pages excellent.

"This book contains fascinating accounts of the Wyndham Branch Line which serviced the Edendale, Wyndham and Glenham communities for 80 years"--Back cover. "The Wyndham Branch, also known as the Glenham Branch, was a branch line railway in Southland, New Zealand. The first section was opened in 1882 and it operated until 1962. Although its name would imply that it terminated in Wyndham, an extension to a terminus in Glenham operated for forty years. It was operated by the New Zealand Railways Department" After about 1.5km the old line reaches a 225m tunnel. This is the highlight on the line. It is one of the southernmost railway tunnels in the world. It was built in 1887 and three men lost their lives in its construction. 237 pages, illustrated. Includes bibliographical references.

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