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V MISHAP TO EXPRESS. (by TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION. TATTMARUNIJI, Oct. 30. The Alain Trunk express, Auckland to Wellington, was delayed between Erua and Pokako owing to a breakdown. A.n engine mishap occurred at about 4 a.rn. at a spot a mile past Erua, and the train was delayed for five hours, getting under way again about 9 a.m. The cause of the accident was a broken shaft. The engine pulled up with a jerk, and. four or five sleepers were torn up. The passengers received a severe shake, but no serious damage was done. An engine was sent out from Ohakune ,and when the damage was repaired the train proceeded on its journey.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 30 October 1924, Page 7
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115MAIN TRUNK. Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 30 October 1924, Page 7
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