Praise for the Railways

In an interview at Greymouth, Mr. W. J. Lowe, who is connected with the administration of the Queensland railway system, spoke of his impressions of the Dominion, with particular reference to the railways. First of all, Mr. Lowe said he would like to pay a tribute to the modern equipment used in the New Zealand railways. The system provided excellent service, both for passengers and goods, and at rates and fares which compared favourably with those of any country he had visited. The passenger carriages and sleeping carriages were exceptionally modern, and in type were most comfortable to ride in. The trip by the Limited Express from Auckland to Wellington had been most impressive. The complete absence of noise and the exceedingly good riding surface of the permanent way had made the trip more comfortable still. The railways of New Zealand compared more than favourably with those of many countries possessing much larger populations. He did not think any country with a similar population could claim to be so well served. Mr. Lowe added that he had been equally impressed with the feeling of goodwill that existed between the officers and employees of the Department throughout the country.

New Zealand's mountain grandeur. A view from the Ball Glacier, Mt. Cook, shewing Caroline Glacier on the left and the Tasman Glacier in the background.

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