On 22 June 1969, Kb 968, one of 6 of the 4-8-4 type sub-class made its final run from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass and back. This shows a photo stop near Cora Lynn and a Roy Sinclair pic (who is probably among those in the first photo) which was made into a postcard. More photos have been in our books. The engine is slowly being restored by the Mainline Steam Trust.
my name barry woodfield last trip 968 was driven by jimmy dillon and i fired her a enthusious trip we broke down kowi bush and was towed back to ch ch
ReplyDeleteMy name is Bruce Allan. I took the first photograph. It was a very memorable excursion.
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