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The North Island main trunk line
All aboard! The North Island main trunk railway was 100 years old in 2008. Take a trip back in time to explore the epic story of its construction, the heyday of the steam passenger train and the place of the iconic railway refreshment room in New Zealand life. Read the full article
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A history of the North Island railway main trunk line since the first through train left Wellington on 7 August
Main image: Sound clip: the 'Parliament Special' train
Members of Parliament and guests assembled in front of the 'Parliament Special' in 1908. Members of Parliament travelling by rail received free gold medallion railway passes.