Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 27th September 2022. Part 1 of 2.  Born in Otaki maternity home. To Foxton when 6 years old (1951). Father’s work and health problems. Life in Foxton in 1950s. Early interest in trains. Grandfather was...

Creator:      Stuart Birks
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 27, 2022

Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 4th October 2022. Part 2 of 2.    Joined the railways in 1963. Shunting and local trips. Got boiler ticket, then fireman’s ticket. In Woodville to 1969, trips as far as Wellington, diesel. Go...

Creator:      Stuart Birks
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          October 4, 2022

This equipment was owned by the Matthews Brothers of Mount Stewart and the photograph was taken in that vicinity. Behind the traction engine is the threshing mill, then comes the chaff-cutter and the cookhouse brings up the rear. This equipment ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1910