Arthur's Pass Tunnel from inside the Otira portal
Arthur's Pass Tunnel from inside the Otira portal
[1913]
Preliminary work had begun in 1907 but it was not until 1923 that the tunnel was completed, the official opening being on 4 Aug.
On the right are the ventilating, compressed air and water pipes
File Reference CCL-KPCD09-IMG0022
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