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In 1870, they first discussed putting a railway line up the valley. In 1871 they decided to go ahead with the railway line. |
Raki's tunnel. |
| It took three years to build the Oamaru – Ngapara line, finishing in 1877. |
| In 1887 the Windsor to Tokarahi line
was built.
They built the railway because they would walk or go on horse and cart. It helped the farmers to transport their crop.
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| In 1930 the Windsor to Tokarahi line was taken
out.
Unemployed people were used to demolish the line.
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| In 1959, Ngapara to the limeworks was taken out.
In 1999 the limeworks to Waiareka Junction was removed . |
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Published by Diane and Kayley. |
