Dunedin railway station in Dunedin on New Zealand’s South Island, designed by George Troup, is the city’s fourth station. It earned its architect the nickname of “Gingerbread George”….
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Why is Dunedin Railway Station famous?
Dunedin railway station in Dunedin on New Zealand’s South Island, designed by George Troup, is the city’s fourth station. It earned its architect the nickname of “Gingerbread George”….
| Dunedin railway station | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Opened | 1906 |
| Heritage New Zealand – Category I | |
| Designated | 1-Sep-1983 |
What is the oldest building in Dunedin nz?
Albyn House is not only possibly the oldest building in North Dunedin, but also likely Dunedin’s oldest remaining hotel building. It survives as one of the few built links to the city’s early pioneer days.
Who owns the Dunedin Railway Station?
the city council
In 1994, 90 years after Minister of Railways Sir Joseph Ward laid the foundation stone under a banner proclaiming, ‘Advance New Zealand Railways’, the city council took possession of the station from the faltering, recently privatised remnant of the railways.
When was Dunedin railway station built?
1904
Dunedin railway station, designed by George Troup and completed in 1904, was an exuberant tribute to trains and the railways. Stained-glass windows, wall panels and a mosaic floor all contribute to the overall effect in the main concourse.
What are they doing to the Dunedin Railway Station?
The final two stages of a $6.4 million refurbishment of the Dunedin Railway Station are now confirmed and will help breathe new life into one of Dunedin’s most significant heritage buildings.
Who built Dunedin?
Dunedin was established in 1848 by the Lay Association of the Free Church of Scotland. A gold rush in the Otago province during the 1860s caused Dunedin’s population, and wealth, to increase dramatically; it was for several years New Zealand’s largest and most prosperous city.
Who is famous from Dunedin?
With a population of just over 200,000 people, Dunedin is home to many famous people….
- Ethel Benjamin. New Zealand’s first ever lawyer was born on 18 January 1875.
- Sir Michael Francis Addison Woodruff.
- Brendon McCullum.
- Anna Grimaldi.
When was the Taieri Gorge Railway built?
1890s
The Taieri Gorge Railway was built in the 1890s to connect Dunedin and Central Otago. These days it only runs as far as Middlemarch or Pukerangi (we were on the Pukerangi train).
Are there trains in Dunedin?
A visit to Dunedin is not complete without a trip on the Taieri Gorge Railway – one of New Zealand’s great train trips. The train departs daily from downtown Dunedin into the rugged and spectacular Taieri Gorge. Marvel at the variety in landscapes as the train negotiates this narrow and exhilarating river gorge.
Is the Taieri Gorge train still operating?
A locomotive and carriages used on Dunedin’s now-closed Taieri Gorge Railway left the southern city this morning for the North Island. The engine and rolling stock had been leased by the city-council-owned Dunedin Railways, but they’re no longer being used as the line has been mothballed, with the loss of 50 jobs.
Where is the Kingston Flyer now?
The Kingston Flyer is a vintage steam train in the South Island of New Zealand at the southern end of Lake Wakatipu. It used 14 kilometres of preserved track that once formed a part of the Kingston Branch….
| Kingston Flyer | |
|---|---|
| 1 December 1992 | Operation sold to New Zealand Rail Limited |
How old is Dunedin?