RAILCAR'S PERFORMANCE
AUCKLAND-WELLINGTON
FAST DAYLIGHT TRIP
(Per Press Association.)
WELLINGTON, this day
The railcar Arai-Te-Uru, with the general manager of railways, Mr. G. H. Mackley, and other departmental officers left Auckland yesterday morning at 8.35 a.m. and arrived at Wellington at 7.35 p.m. after making stops for inspection and other purposes #5 minutes, the actual funning time for the 426 miles being 9hr. 45min.
On arrival at Wellington, Mr. Mackley stated that the performance of the railcar throughout the long journey was, as indicated by the actual running time, equal to the most optimistic expectations. The weather was- perfect, which enabled those travelling in the railcar to see the King Country and other portions of the rbute at their best.
" "The journey to-day," Mr. Mackley said, "demonstrated in a practical way the advantages of railcar travel for tourists and others who desire to view the scenic beauties of the Main Trunk line under conditions which enable the journey to be done with a maximum of cbmfort and a minimum loss of time."
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19549, 3 February 1938, Page 5
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