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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 4, Issue 11 (June 1, 1930)

Notable Railway Viaducts In New Zealand. — (Rly. Publicity photo.) — The North Island Main Trunk Line is remarkable for the skillful manner in which our railway engineers have overcome the obstacles presented by the difficult topography of much of the country through which the line passes. The illustrations shew three of the interesting viaducts on the Main Trunk Line. Above: Hapuawhenua Viaduct (span 932ft., height 147ft.). Below (left): Makohine Viaduct (span 750ft., height 238ft.). Right: Ma…

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Notable Railway Viaducts In New Zealand. (Rly. Publicity photo.) The North Island Main Trunk Line is remarkable for the skillful manner in which our railway engineers have overcome the obstacles presented by the difficult topography of much of the country through which the line passes. The illustrations shew three of the interesting viaducts on the Main Trunk Line. Above: Hapuawhenua Viaduct (span 932ft., height 147ft.). Below (left): Makohine Viaduct (span 750ft., height 238ft.). Right: Makatote Viaduct (span 860ft., height 260ft.).

Notable Railway Viaducts In New Zealand.
(Rly. Publicity photo.)
The North Island Main Trunk Line is remarkable for the skillful manner in which our railway engineers have overcome the obstacles presented by the difficult topography of much of the country through which the line passes. The illustrations shew three of the interesting viaducts on the Main Trunk Line. Above: Hapuawhenua Viaduct (span 932ft., height 147ft.). Below (left): Makohine Viaduct (span 750ft., height 238ft.). Right: Makatote Viaduct (span 860ft., height 260ft.).

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