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Retro Reds To The Rescue
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Explore the vibrant world of Wellington's suburban train services with ‘Retro Reds To The Rescue’. Authored by Tony Hurst and published by the New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society, this engaging paperback captures the essence of an era rich in diversity. Measuring 210 x 145 mm, this book features 64 pages filled with stunning photographic illustrations that showcase the once colorful fleet of electric units and locomotive-hauled carriages that graced the tracks until 2012. Dive into the fascinating history of the Matangi electric multiple-units, all virtually identical today, but previous systems displayed an array of vibrant color schemes. This book chronicles the unexpected revival of previously retired multiple-units and locomotives, providing a glimpse into the past and highlighting the remarkable evolution of Wellington's rail services. Whether you're a railway enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone who appreciates well-captured artistry, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Gift yourself or a loved one the chance to reminisce about a visually diverse period in New Zealand's railway history with ‘Retro Reds To The Rescue’. Perfect for anyone interested in rail transport history and stunning photographic documentation.
Author: Tony Hurst Publisher: New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 210 x 145 mm
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 21-09-2020
Currently, Wellington suburban train services are operated by Matangi electric multiple-units, all virtually visibly identical. But as recently as 2011 there was a wide variety of electric units in use, as well as one set of locomotive-hauled carriages, providing a much more colourful and varied operating fleet, including colour schemes of an earlier era. This was not by deliberate planning: it was rather that a lack of timely decisions on new stock had led to hurried re-introduction of previously withdrawn multiple-units and locomotives. This book tells the story of this era, with an emphasis on the variety of equipment and liveries that could be seen up until 2012. The story is lavishly illustrated with photographs illustrating the visual diversity within this period.
Author: Tony Hurst Publisher: New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 210 x 145 mm
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 21-09-2020
Currently, Wellington suburban train services are operated by Matangi electric multiple-units, all virtually visibly identical. But as recently as 2011 there was a wide variety of electric units in use, as well as one set of locomotive-hauled carriages, providing a much more colourful and varied operating fleet, including colour schemes of an earlier era. This was not by deliberate planning: it was rather that a lack of timely decisions on new stock had led to hurried re-introduction of previously withdrawn multiple-units and locomotives. This book tells the story of this era, with an emphasis on the variety of equipment and liveries that could be seen up until 2012. The story is lavishly illustrated with photographs illustrating the visual diversity within this period.
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