The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 3, Issue 9 (January 1, 1929)
Scenes at Napier
Scenes at Napier.
Long before the departure of the train for Tutira the Napier railway station was thronged with excursionists, reminding one of the holiday season at its height. The Waipukurau train brought quite a number from Central Hawke's Bay, and, on arrival at Hastings, seven extra carriages had to be added to accommodate the contingent assembled at that station. With the arrival at Napier of such a crowded train, the large waiting crowd had visions of either having to stay behind or else stand for the journey. However, the Department was not caught napping. A further nine carriages were put on, and, without delay, the large crowd of 918 persons was on its way.