Southern View: October 01, 2019

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Building model trains to go on show
ANNA THOMAS is a
keen rail modeller, skilfully
creating New Zealand
prototypes.
Ms Thomas said her mother
recalls her throwing a tantrum
in Kmart when she was four
because she couldn’t have a
train set.
“I did get one later. It was
an American Santa-Fe set
with a figure-eight track and
a tunnel. I soon lost interest,
probably because it wasn’t very
realistic.’’
The 26-year-old who
works for an online distributor
is keen on all things
mechanical.
For two years, she has been
building a Di class dieselelectric
locomotive to haul a
train of ballast wagons.
It will include a 9m wooden
guard’s van carriage with a
ballast spreader underneath.
“I have talked to people
who knew the Di class locos.
That’s been pretty cool really,’
she said.
The guard’s van will feature
at the Big Model Train Show
at Pioneer Recreation & Sport
Centre on Saturday and
Sunday, 9.30am until 5pm.
Ms Thomas’ train modelling
is realistic. She is working
CHOO CHOO: Anna Thomas will be displaying one of her model train carriages at Big
Model Train Show at Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre. ​
with white metal kits.
She is excited to be involved
this year’s show.
The show will feature model
train clubs and individuals
from throughout the South
Island.
Those presenting New
Zealand prototypes are always
popular. Last year a winning
layout represented the
Kaikoura Coast.
The train show is an event
for anyone thinking about
getting involved with the
hobby.
•Entry to the Big Model
Train Show is $5 for
children, $10 for adults
and $15 for an adult
weekend pass.
Easy Parking • Laybuy Welcome
17 Lillian Street, Halswell
03 322 4548
Open Mon-Fri 9.30am - 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm
Take a sneak
peek at the new
Christchurch
Hospital Hagley
Public Open Day
6 October
When it opens next year,
Christchurch Hospital Hagley
will be the new home of acute
services. This is your chance
to have a look behind the
scenes at the new Emergency
Department, Intensive
Care, Children’s High Care,
Radiology and wards before
they’re fully kitted out.
Opening early 2020
Sunday 6 October 2019
The 30 minute tour will
cover three floors
10am – 3pm
Closed-toe, soft-soled shoes are
essential – sneakers are perfect
Pedestrian entry only
Entry to the new Hagley building is
to the left of Christchurch Women’s
Hospital off Riccarton Avenue.
Entry is free
Gold coin donations to the Māia
Health Foundation appreciated.
There will be a drop off zone on Riccarton Avenue, and there’s a bus
stop right outside – bus travel is free for SuperGold Card holders.
Like Canterbury DHB on Facebook for updates. Details and
conditions of entry are on our website - cdhb.health.nz/hagley