Railway Bridge Opened

After being closed to all trains for a period of approximately 56 hours, the long Job on the railway bridge crossing the Waipaoa River, was finally completed. During this time the 36-ton 60ft spans of the old bridge had to be lifted two feet and re-positioned. The new steel blocks which were placed in position to raise the bridge, can be seen in the lower picture atop the original concrete.

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The first heavy train to cross over the newly opened bridge was a 2pm goods. Bridge workers lined the bridge railings for the event. The first use of the new bridge had been made earlier by the midday railcar.

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