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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 1, Issue 4 (August 24, 1926)

Hail, Smiling Morn!

Hail, Smiling Morn!

A good story of a Maori's first ride in a train was told at a meeting of returned soldiers. It happened at the Auckland end of the line, and the Maori entered the train with much trepidation, especially as the carriage was near the engine which was blowing off steam. He was not at all happy as the train accelerated speed, and as it dashed into a tunnel all sorts of weird mutterings were heard proceedings from the corner where he sat. Just as suddenly the train dashed once more into daylight evidently to the great astonishment of the Maori, who looked round with an amazed expression on his face and remarked, “Py gorry, to-morrow!”

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Level Crossings “Who's Who,” or “The Right of Way”

Level Crossings
“Who's Who,” or “The Right of Way”