WA165
Description
Ballad: WA165. Composed by David Newsham. (For the radio-thon to move and restore the train). Sung by David Newsham, Andrew Pritchard and Wendy Newsham with Barry Smart on guitar.
The WA165
WA-165 made in Dunedin near the Caversham line,
Hauling sheep hauling wool, pulling freight and peo-ple,
On the Gisborne- Motuhora line.
In 1897 was the year that she was made,a powerful reminder of that pioneering age,
Let’s get her back, on the track, yes I know for sure they’ll be no turning back,
Help build a dream, make her steam, and let us all feel hear and see the
WA-165 made in Dunedin near the Caversham line,
Hauling sheep hauling wool, pulling freight and peo-ple
On the Gisborne- Motuhora line.
Let’s free the wheels from years of rust and get the boilers clean,
Dress her in her livery and make her look supreme,
Let’s get her back, on the track, yes I know for sure they’ll be no turning back,
Help build a dream, make her steam, and let us all feel hear and see the
WA-165 made in Dunedin near the Caversham line,
Hauling sheep hauling wool, pulling freight and peo-ple
On the Gisborne- Motuhora line.
She retired in 62, shunting coal in Hamilton,
The JC’S brought her over to the city of the sun,
Let’s get her back, on the track, yes I know for sure they'll be no turning back,
Help build a dream, make her steam, and let us all feel hear and see the
WA-165 made in Dunedin near the Caversham line,
Hauling sheep hauling wool, pulling freight and peo-ple,
On the Gisborne Motuhora, Motuhora Gisborne, Gisborne Motuhora line- i-ine i-ine i-ine i-
ine.
Maker and role
Dave Newsham: Composer
Dave Newsham: Musician/s
Object detail
The WA165
WA-165 made in Dunedin near the Caversham line,
Hauling sheep hauling wool, pulling freight and peo-ple,
On the Gisborne- Motuhora line.
In 1897 was the year that she was made,a powerful reminder of that pioneering age,
Let’s get her back, on the track, yes I know for sure they’ll be no turning back,
Help build a dream, make her steam, and let us all feel hear and see the
WA-165 made in Dunedin near the Caversham line,
Hauling sheep hauling wool, pulling freight and peo-ple
On the Gisborne- Motuhora line.
Let’s free the wheels from years of rust and get the boilers clean,
Dress her in her livery and make her look supreme,
Let’s get her back, on the track, yes I know for sure they’ll be no turning back,
Help build a dream, make her steam, and let us all feel hear and see the
WA-165 made in Dunedin near the Caversham line,
Hauling sheep hauling wool, pulling freight and peo-ple
On the Gisborne- Motuhora line.
She retired in 62, shunting coal in Hamilton,
The JC’S brought her over to the city of the sun,
Let’s get her back, on the track, yes I know for sure they'll be no turning back,
Help build a dream, make her steam, and let us all feel hear and see the
WA-165 made in Dunedin near the Caversham line,
Hauling sheep hauling wool, pulling freight and peo-ple,
On the Gisborne Motuhora, Motuhora Gisborne, Gisborne Motuhora line- i-ine i-ine i-ine i-
ine.
Dave Newsham: Musician/s
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