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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 3, Issue 9 (January 1, 1929)

Mankind's Great Debt to the Railway Employee

Mankind's Great Debt to the Railway Employee.

It is in the construction of railways in remote portions of the world that mankind's debt to the railway engineer is most emphasised. In a recent address read by Sir William Ellis to the engineering section of the British Association, tribute was paid to the wonderful work performed by railways as Civilisation's agents the world over. It might truthfully be said, remarked Sir William that the development of the potential wealth of any country depended mainly on the means of transport, both personal and industrial. Where railways are efficient and harbours well equipped prosperity is sure to be found. The comfort and safety of modern travel, stated Sir William, was one of the glories of modern civilisation. Railwaymen had every reason to be proud of their management of the complex organisation represented by the great railway systems all over the world. To-day one was much safer travelling in an express train than he was in crossing the streets of a large city. Railwaymen, normally, do not require any reminder of the importance of their task, but now and again it is pleasant to find appreciation of their labours coming from outside sources. There are many tasks on the line which may seem but very remotely concerned with mankind's progress, but the individual may rest assured that every tiny cog in the great railway machine serves a most essential purpose. In the conscientious execution, from day to day, of his own particular task, the railwayman is contributing in no uncertain fashion to the progress of civilisation.

On the London and North Eastern Railway. The Royal Train with His Majesty the King on board, passing through Doncaster.

On the London and North Eastern Railway.
The Royal Train with His Majesty the King on board, passing through Doncaster.