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“The Dominion” (built 1909)
was one of six locomotives over
the years to run on the 9km
tramway (known as ‘The Rake’)
between Waihi’s Martha mine
and the Victoria Battery.
This interactive
map identifies
features along
the Waikino to
Waihi Rail Trail
track.
Find it at:
www.ohinemuri.org.nz/research/heritage-on-the-hrt-cycleway/94-cyc lists- and-walkers/1951-01-heritage-interpretation- highlightsSTATION
Waikino’s main street before the trains came.
WAIKINO TO WAIHI
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The Victoria Battery
got its name from
Queen Victoria Rock,
located between
Waikino and Waihi. It
was said to resemble
her profile (as seen
on this vintage
postcard).