Mount Somers Branch

Mount Somers Branch
Overview
Other name(s)Springburn Branch
StatusClosed
OwnerNZ Railways Department
LocaleCanterbury, New Zealand
Termini
Stations10
Service
TypeHeavy rail
SystemNew Zealand Government Railways (NZGR)
Operator(s)NZ Railways Department
History
Opened1878
Opened to Springburn1889
Closed beyond Mount Somers1957
Closed1968
Technical
Line length35.6 kilometres (22.1 mi)
Number of tracksSingle
CharacterRural
Track gauge3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Route map

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Tinwald
8.30
Laghmor
13.39
Westerfield
17.92
Hackthorne
21.69
Punawai
26.56
Valetta
30.90
Anama
35.02
Cavendish
37.60
Mount Somers
Buccleugh
43.17
Springburn
Map
Map

The Mount Somers Branch, sometimes known as the Springburn Branch, was a branch line railway in the region of Canterbury, New Zealand. The line was built in stages from 1878, reaching Mount Somers in 1885. A further section to Springburn was added in 1889; this closed in 1957, followed by the rest of the line in 1968. A portion has been preserved as the Plains Vintage Railway.