This photograph shows an exterior view of a tunnel created for the Mangahao Line. This tunnel is just above the river level and has a bridge with rail tracks servicing the tunnel. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is si...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Horowhenua Region
Date: circa 1920 to circa 1924
This photograph shows the inside of a tunnel created for the Mangahao Line, complete with tracks and a cart for carting rubble.The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, ...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Mangahao Road, Shannon
Date: circa 1920 to circa 1924
The Mangahao Electric Power Scheme is near Shannon. From left: Charlie Storey; Alex Grady; Len Devereau; Bill Whelan
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1919 to 1924
Two men standing in front of a partially excavated tunnel. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. After being del...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Horowhenua Region
Date: March 1923
This photograph is one of a series made by Charles Wildbore showing the construction of the Mangahao hydro-electric power scheme in the Tararua ranges east of Shannon. This view shows the bypass tunnel above the lower dam. The light suspension br...
Creator: Charles E Wildbore
Place: Horowhenua Region
Date: circa 1923