The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 2, Issue 12 (April 1, 1928.)
56 wagons of mining props loaded on main line near Mercer for Rotowaro. — In order to reduce transport costs, Mr. G. G. Glass of Mercer arranged with the Department for loading these mining props from the main line. They were conveyed by special work train to the Taupiri Coal Company at Rotowaro, the whole of the loading being completed in 8 hours. Had it been necessary to convey the props by motor-lorry to the nearest station, the work would have extended over a period of some three months
56 wagons of mining props loaded on main line near Mercer for Rotowaro.
In order to reduce transport costs, Mr. G. G. Glass of Mercer arranged with the Department for loading these mining props from the main line. They were conveyed by special work train to the Taupiri Coal Company at Rotowaro, the whole of the loading being completed in 8 hours. Had it been necessary to convey the props by motor-lorry to the nearest station, the work would have extended over a period of some three months.