LOCOMOTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEW ZEALAND
THE FAIRLIE ENGINE
On the 1st of January, 1873, the flighty “Josephine” had hauled the “first train” out of Dunedin to Port Chalmers. The Governor and Lady Bowen and the notabilities of Dunedin enjoyed a brief stop at Burke's brewery on the way through and, thus duly entertained, were welcomed by the Mayor and made, or listened to, the usual speeches.
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