Railways Up-To-Date

Behind the familiar scene of a locomotive hauling a train out of Gisborne station lies a complicated system of control in which communication play a vital part. To bring Gisborne's communications system up-to-date, improved telephone and teleprinter facilities have been installed this month.

By next year it is hoped to have the Gisborne railways telephone system fully automatic.

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Technician tests portion of new installation. Ultimately Gisborne will be able to dial direct to any main station in New Zealand.

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A new panel in the communications room

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Ann Hamilton working teleprinter direct to Napier or Wellington

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Another recent acquisition is new 5-ton mobile crane for handling heavy goods. It is seen in this picture alongside the old crane.