Papatoetoe Train Station
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| Papatoetoe | |
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| Overview | |
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| Year Established: | 1875 |
| Distance: | 17.9 km from Britomart (Southern Line)
21.7 km from Britomart (Eastern Line) |
| Auckland Suburban Network | |
| Lines Served: | Eastern Line Southern Line |
| Previous Stations: | Middlemore |
| Next Station: | Puhinui |
Papatoetoe train station is on the Southern Line of the Auckland railway network. It is between Station Road and Shirley Road.
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[edit] History
[edit] Old Station Building
The old station building was moved by the Papatoetoe Railway Station Preservation Trust to a new location at the corner of Station Road, Shirley Road, Tavern Lane & St George Street. Parts of this building dated back to 1875. A new station was constructed on the present site.
The old station is an integral part of the area's history, with Old Papatoetoe developing as a commercial centre.
[edit] Timeline
| Year | Notes |
| 1875 | The railway line from Auckland reached Papatoetoe. The first railway station was built between May and August and named Papatoitoi Station (note spelling). The building was on the western side of the present road bridge. |
| 1887 | The stationmaster was removed from the station due to the financial depression. The station became an unofficered flag station until 1914. |
| 1907 | The station name was changed to Papatoetoe. |
| 1914 | The station had two rooms added to it, and was open for all business, with a new stationmaster being appointed. Reports list the station as being moved to the western side of the tracks. |
| 1918 | The station was moved and resited. |
| 1919 | The station reopened featuring a 14ft diameter railway windmill and a 6000 gallon water vat. These provided water for the station and for locomotives that shunted or turned at Papatoetoe. A peaked roof and verandahs were added to it during this time. |
| 1926 | The reinforced concrete road bridge south of the station, was built by the Public Works Department, replacing a temporary wooden structure. |
| 1928 | The row of railway houses was built in Station Road, on the west side of the station. Fabricated sections were supplied by the New Zealand Railways House Factory, Frankton. |
| 1942 | The windmill and water tower were removed after the station was connected to the town water supply. |
| 1976 | After a burglary, the goods shed was set alight and burnt down. |
| 1987 | Staff were withdrawn after a centralisation of booking offices. |
[edit] References
- Brochure from the Papatoetoe Railway Station Preservation Trust.
[edit] External links
- Stations on the Move - includes Papatoetoe Station
| Railway Stations on the Eastern Line (Full List) |  |
| Britomart • Orakei • Meadowbank • Glen Innes • Panmure • Westfield • Otahuhu • Mangere • Middlemore • Papatoetoe • Puhinui • Homai • Manurewa • Te Mahia • Takanini • Papakura • Pukekohe | |
| Railway Stations on the Southern Line (Full List) | |
| Britomart • Newmarket • Remuera • Greenlane • Ellerslie • Penrose • Westfield • Otahuhu • Mangere • Middlemore • Papatoetoe • Puhinui • Homai • Manurewa • Te Mahia • Takanini • Papakura • Pukekohe | |
