THE RUNAWAY ENGINE.
(To the Editor).
Sir,—Without detracting from Mr J. Robertson's ability and cofii’.age as a locomotive driver, I (as a passenger on the train in question) would like to correct the ‘‘ Dominion s ’ account of Mr Robertsoii’h encountei with a runaway engine. This was during 1884, and the 8.40’ a.m. train from Onehunga had rounded the bend in Newmarket end of the tunnel before the runaway engine, with its red front, was; seen approaching above the Parnell bridge. Mr Robertson did not leave his engine, but brought his train about to a standstill near the lower end of the tunnel where the collision took place, both engines being locked together, in which condition the train was driven down to the Auckland station. J. HUBBARD. Paeroa, 14/1/24.
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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXV, Issue 4649, 16 January 1924, Page 2
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128THE RUNAWAY ENGINE. Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXV, Issue 4649, 16 January 1924, Page 2
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