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‘Lady Barkly’ steam engine (1st of 3)

‘Lady Barkly’ steam engine

The ‘Lady Barkly’ was an early Southland steam engine, which ran to Makarewa from Invercargill. The train was always slow, but one time it caught up with a local woman herding a cow along the track. ‘Get off the line!’ the driver shouted. Sidestepping the engine she shouted back, ‘Man, ye’re in an awfu’ hurry this mornin’!’

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Southland Museum and Art Gallery
Reference: 2002.798

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David Grant. 'Southland region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Dec-10
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/southland-region/7/1/1