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B303
ONGARUE RAILWAY ACCIDENT 1923
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On Friday 6 July 1923 the journey of two hundred passengers aboard the overnight Auckland – Wellington express, Train No.221, ended abruptly when it derailed near Ongarue, 160 miles (257.5 km) south of Auckland and 14 miles (23 km) north of Taumarunui. With 17 deaths and 28 others seriously injured, the derailment was at that time the worst accident to befall New Zealand Railways. Whilst a few paragraphs could cover the story, this would not do justice to the number of people involved, or to the dramatic impact the accident had on many lives. "Ongarue Railway Accident 1923 A tribute to a prompt rescue", has been written by Wellington railway enthusiast and author Les Dyne and edited by Rail Heritage Trust executive officer Barry O’Donnell. This 112 page soft cover book retails at $30, postage in NZ is $10 and to Australia $30. |
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