INDUSTRIES TRAIN.
A PROJECTED TOUR, j- -: : The Wellington Industrial Association lias a scheme afoot to run a commercial train of fourteen carriages throughout the North Island to advertise and display the wares of local manufacturers, (says the Dominion). The association has/ been in communication with the Railways Department concerning the matter, and it is expected that a satisfactory arrangement will be arrived at * fdr the refitting and chartering of a s-pebial train. The"’ carriages' would have to, be stripped of theirseating accommodation, and shelves and show cases would be fitted. Special lighting would he needed, and a dining car attached for the commercial travellers of the respective firms whose goods will be displayed. The public would enter the train at one end and pass right through on the one-way traffic. principle. It may be necessary for the train attendants to find sleeping accommodation . at places where there would be over-night stoppages. Every town of importance is to bestopped at, and the industrial train will be run on to a siding to be out of tlie way of the ordinary railway traffic. Due notice of the intended visit of the '(rain will be sent ahead. This will be the first, train of its kind in New Zealand.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 1 September 1925, Page 5
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206INDUSTRIES TRAIN. Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 1 September 1925, Page 5
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