File Records:Linwood

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Linwood Wilson's Road - - 2/3/1955 JA 1242 tested the new 75 foot electrically operated turntable. It is to be handed over to the Department next week. Can be operated from the small hut attached to the table or manually. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W3180, Pub 3/2 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 20/4/1955 Has an engine turntable. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R-W3, 11422 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 15/9/1955 70 foot turntable has been removed from Linwood. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W3199, 06/1699 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 19/2/1957 Reinforced concrete foundations for the railcar depot are now being laid. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W3180, Pub 3/2 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 13/2/1958 Work in hand of providing 70 foot turntable ex Linwood at Ashburton. Total estimated cost is £5850. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W3199, 06/1699 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 15/4/1959 The new railcar depot, now in use, cost £100,000. It is located along Ensor's Road. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W3180, Pub 3/2 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 15/6/1959 Located alongside the former railcar shed, the new building is 300 feet long by 72 feet long, and 38 feet high measured to the ridge of the roof. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W3180, Pub 3/2 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 15/6/1959 The former railcar building, originally 260 feet long by 50 feet wide, has been extended 40 feet and is now used for the servicing of diesel shunting locomotives. It has three tracks. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W3180, Pub 3/2 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 15/6/1959 The new railcar depot will be brought into use in April. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W3180, Pub 3/2 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 15/6/1959 The shed can hold four 105 foot articulated railcars. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W3180, Pub 3/2 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 2/10/1960 Mileage 0 miles 69 chains from Christchurch. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W 3337 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 3/12/1962 Fire in sand house at locomotive depot – roof destroyed. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W2382, 039 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 9/7/1968 The diesel fuel installation at Linwood is to be relocated and enlarged. The three additional tanks will bring the total capacity up to 49,500 gallons. Also alterations to the track layout. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W3180, Pub 3/2 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 21/12/1969 Track and facilities at locomotive depot: Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R 11 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 21/12/1969 - roads Nos 1 to 6 – diesel and railcar depot building. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R 11 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 21/12/1969 - backshunt on north side of diesel and railcar depot building Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R 11 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 21/12/1969 - backshunt on south side of diesel and railcar depot building – wash road. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R 11 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 21/12/1969 - wash road has a shelter 120 feet by 8 feet Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R 11 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 21/12/1969 - EFCA amenity building, cycle shed, store and locomotive foreman's office, and water vat Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R 11 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 21/12/1969 - backshunt alongside store (points face east) Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R 11 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 21/12/1969 - siding from steam fitting shop to turntable Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R 11 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 21/12/1969 - 70 foot hand-operated turntable Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R 11 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 21/12/1969 - backshunt with wash tray opposite cycle shed (on south side) Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R 11 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 21/12/1969 - backshunts to steam locomotive shed Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R 11 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 20/7/1970 Fuel tanks for locomotives consist of the following: Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R 11 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 20/7/1970 - two 2,500 gallon tanks Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R 11 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 20/7/1970 - four 11,000 gallon tanks, and Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R 11 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 20/7/1970 - one 5,500 gallon tank. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R 11 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 1/10/1971 New underfloor lathe purchased for locomotive depot. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W3180, Pub 3/2 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 7/6/1972 Tenders called for a new diesel locomotive servicing shelter. To be a 1,200 square foot building constructed with a steel frame with aluminium cladding. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W3180, Pub 3/2 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 22/7/1973 Closed to all traffic. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W3180, Pub 3 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 27/8/1973 Existing station building to be retained meantime. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W3199, 03/3181 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 5/9/1977 Wooden engine shed complete. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - JRS/P228 ATL Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 11/9/1988 Engine turntable extant. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - JRS/P228 ATL Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 11/9/1988 Part of wooden engine shed demolished following fire. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - JRS/P228 ATL Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 11/9/1988 Water vat with concrete stand extant. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - JRS/P228 ATL Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 26/10/1988 21.3 metre turntable for locomotives. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W5514, 13/2679 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 1/4/1896 Post Office operated by Railways Department staff opened. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - Mails by Rail in NZ R Startup Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 1/8/1898 Accommodation shelter shed, passenger platform, urinals. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - R4, 98/2756 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 20/9/1897 Application for wicket gate or turnstile at Barbour Street on railway boundary to give access to station. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W 1820 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 25/9/1893 Borough Council, Linwood – suggests alteration in name of Wilson's Road station to that of Linwood station. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W 1820 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood Wilson's Road - - 26/7/1894 Change in name of Wilson's Road station to Linwood. Christchurch – Lyttelton Railway - W 1820 WRD Canterbury S
Linwood 1/9/1973 Station building destroyed by fire. W3440, Pub 32/2 WRD S
Linwood 1/9/1973 Station building has been out of use since the closing of the Christchurch – Lyttelton passenger services. Has been used as an amenity building by a line gang. W3440, Pub 32/2 WRD S
Linwood 8/2/1979 Fire in locomotive shed. One articulated railcar destroyed. W3440, Pub 32/2 WRD S
Linwood 26/5/1987 Wood locomotive shed badly damaged by fire. Two EW and one DG locomotives saved. W3440, Pub 32/2 WRD S