Whakatane Board Mills line

Whakatane Board Mills line
Overview
StatusClosed
OwnerWhakatane Board Mills
Termini
Service
Operator(s)Whakatane Board Mills then Tranz Rail
Rolling stockNone
History
Opened1937
Closed2001
Technical
Line length10 km (6.2 mi)
Number of tracksSingle
CharacterIndustrial
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Whakatane Board Mills line of 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) length was opened in 1937 as a freight-only tramway, and was sometimes referred to as a "private siding". The line closed in 2001.