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Ferrymead Railway

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D Class No 140 at Ferrymead Railway
D Class No 140 at Ferrymead Railway

The Ferrymead Railway is a New Zealand heritage railway built upon the track formation of New Zealand's first public railway, from Ferrymead to Christchurch, which opened on 1 December 1863. On the opening of the line to Lyttelton on 9 December 1867, the Ferrymead Railway became the Ferrymead Branch and was closed shortly thereafter. In 1964, rail enthusiasts began relaying track on the historic formation and the new 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) narrow gauge. Ferrymead Railway officially reopened in 1977. It now operates steam, diesel and electric trains regularly and is recognised as one of the most significant rail preservation sites in New Zealand.

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Ferrymead Railway
Ferrymead Park Drive, Christchurch Heathcote

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Ferrymead Heritage Park

Ferrymead Park Drive 50
8007 Christchurch, Heathcote
Canterbury, New Zealand
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