614 Chaslands Highway, Papatowai-Owaka, Clutha
Trails rail tractor, 1936-1952. This is a walkway inside of Catlins Forest Park.
A restored rail tractor is displayed at the site of Cook & Sons sawmill. The tram route can be explored but requires tramping skills. There is an interpretation panel.
Interesting information panels give a very worthwhile insight into sawmilling and its dangers. The historic tractor on display, designed by Riverton sawmiller Frank Traills, transformed logging in the New Zealand bush. He adapted Fordson farm tractors to work on wooden rails and to carry greater loads of logs on bogies at the front and behind.
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