The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 7, Issue 3 (July 1, 1932)

“All Hands Seem Ready to Oblige.”

“All Hands Seem Ready to Oblige.”

In noting the factors which have contributed to the improvement, during recent months, in the revenue position of the Railways, the Winton Record pays the following tribute to the Railways management and staff:—“They have shown,” proceeds the Record, “that they are capable given the opportunity, of applying business principles. In any big business there are exceptions, but it is usual for the public to acknowledge the new spirit of service that animates the Department. All hands seem ready to oblige, and with increased efficiency has gone economy, a double benefit. The Department is out for business, it is trying to think for and serve the customer—a policy that should have its reward so soon as the economic clouds begin to lift.”

“… walled about by hills, majestic—stately spires, and peaks supreme.” Rly. Publicity photos.) Picturesque Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu, South Island, New Zealand. (1) The Railway Department's fine lake steamer “Earnslaw,” steaming to Kingston, the railway terminal; (2) Captain Scott's monument in Queenstown Park; (3) fleet of lake steamers at the wharf at Queenstown; (4) the “Mountaineer” proceeding to Glenorchy at the head of the lake; (5) a view of Queenstown. Queenstown which has been described as “one of the prettiest spots on earth,” may be reached by rail and lake steamer via Kingston, or by motor from the railhead at Cromwell.

“… walled about by hills, majestic—stately spires, and peaks supreme.”
Rly. Publicity photos.)
Picturesque Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu, South Island, New Zealand. (1) The Railway Department's fine lake steamer “Earnslaw,” steaming to Kingston, the railway terminal; (2) Captain Scott's monument in Queenstown Park; (3) fleet of lake steamers at the wharf at Queenstown; (4) the “Mountaineer” proceeding to Glenorchy at the head of the lake; (5) a view of Queenstown. Queenstown which has been described as “one of the prettiest spots on earth,” may be reached by rail and lake steamer via Kingston, or by motor from the railhead at Cromwell.