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A new experimental electric battery rail-car commences on the Christchurch-Lyttelton line

A new experimental electric battery rail-car commences on the Christchurch-Lyttelton line

A new experimental electric battery rail-car commences on the Christchurch-Lyttelton line
[1926]


"The Railway Department's new electric battery car for the Christchurch-Lyttelton line commenced running last week. It is seen above, arriving at the Christchurch station. Timed through the tunnel with a heavy load of passengers, it took 3min 45sec. "

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File Reference CCL PhotoCD 3, IMG0054

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