All aboard the Mudfish Railway
Visiting engines from a number of train enthusiasts from Halswell, McLean’s Island and Greymouth helped to celebrate the Matariki Weekend at the Mudfish Bush Railway at Westland Industrial Heritage Park. Although the weather wasn’t too kind, quite a few people turned up to ride the trains on Friday and Saturday. The experimental night run on Saturday was an outstanding success.
Planning and fundraising for the signwriting and insignia for the Museum of Fire are well advanced and the tar-sealing of the floor is imminent.
In the Boatshed and Livery work on refurbishment of leather and metal goods has continued. Again planning to extend the shed and upgrade the displays is well advanced and awaiting fundraising to progress.
The sewing machine display grows almost by the day and has been joined by some weaving looms.
This area where visitors are encouraged to “have a go”, is very popular and a great addition to the Park, with lots of ideas and potential for development. We encourage you to come and visit and see what you can have a go at!
Work on the foundations for the twin cylinder steam engine from the Gilbert and Tomasi sawmill is almost complete and reassembling the engine will follow in the next few weeks.
The Big Engine Shed display looks really great. The addition of the sound and light show has raised the whole experience to a new level.
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Text and image from Westland Industrial Heritage Park
