Silverstream
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Silverstream is a suburb of Upper Hutt
in the lower North Island
of New Zealand
. It is at the southern end of the city close to the Taita Gorge, which separates Upper Hutt from Lower Hutt
. Silverstream is sited at the mouth of a small valley formed by the Wellington Regions notable techonic activity and, in part, by Hull's Creek, which discharges into the Hutt River
.
Educational facilities in Silverstream include Silverstream Kindergarten, Silverstream School
and St. Patrick's College
.
Silverstream is on the Wairarapa and Hutt Valley Railway Lines, with half-hourly daytime electric services operated by Tranz Metro, which reach Lower Hutt in around 15 minutes and Wellington in around 35 minutes. Many commuters, however, still use their cars.
In Silverstream is the Silver Stream Railway
, a heritage railway operating a number of preserved locomotives that formerly worked on New Zealand's national rail network
. One of these locomotives is a C class
engine that is over 130 years old. The railway periodically holds special themed days, such as a "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends Day", and these are particularly popular with children. The line was part of the Wairarapa Line
before a deviation was opened in 1954.
Silverstream is bordered to the east by Pinehaven
, a picturesque valley adjacent to Silverstream, set further back into the eastern pine clad hills. Its focus points are the large reserve and Pinehaven school.
Upper Hutt
Upper Hutt is a satellite city of Wellington. It is New Zealand's smallest city by population, the second largest by land area. It is in Greater Wellington.-Geography:Upper Hutt is 30 km north-east of Wellington...
in the lower North Island
North Island
The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the much less populous South Island by Cook Strait. The island is in area, making it the world's 14th-largest island...
of New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. It is at the southern end of the city close to the Taita Gorge, which separates Upper Hutt from Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt is a city in the Wellington region of New Zealand. Its council has adopted the name Hutt City Council, but neither the New Zealand Geographic Board nor the Local Government Act recognise the name Hutt City. This alternative name can lead to confusion, as there are two cities in the...
. Silverstream is sited at the mouth of a small valley formed by the Wellington Regions notable techonic activity and, in part, by Hull's Creek, which discharges into the Hutt River
Hutt River, New Zealand
thumb|300px|The Hutt River looking downstream.The Hutt River flows through the southern North Island of New Zealand...
.
Educational facilities in Silverstream include Silverstream Kindergarten, Silverstream School
Silverstream School
Silverstream School is a Co-Educational primary school located in Silverstream, Upper Hutt, New Zealand.-The School & Facilities:Silverstream School teaches pupils ranging from years 1-6 with a current role count is around 450 primary pupils., and employs around about 35 full time staff...
and St. Patrick's College
St. Patrick's College, Silverstream
St Patrick's College is an Integrated Catholic boys' day and boarding Secondary School located in Silverstream, Upper Hutt, New Zealand. It was established by the Society of Mary in 1931 when the original St Patrick's College, Wellington was intended to be moved to a larger site more suited to a...
.
Silverstream is on the Wairarapa and Hutt Valley Railway Lines, with half-hourly daytime electric services operated by Tranz Metro, which reach Lower Hutt in around 15 minutes and Wellington in around 35 minutes. Many commuters, however, still use their cars.
In Silverstream is the Silver Stream Railway
Silver Stream Railway
The Silver Stream Railway is a heritage railway at Silverstream in the Hutt Valley near Wellington, New Zealand. It regularly operates preserved New Zealand Railways Department locomotives along a restored section of the Hutt Valley Line before a deviation was built in 1954.- History :The...
, a heritage railway operating a number of preserved locomotives that formerly worked on New Zealand's national rail network
Rail transport in New Zealand
Rail transport in New Zealand consists of a network of gauge railway lines in both the North and South Islands. Rail services are focused primarily on freight, particularly bulk freight, with limited passenger services on some lines...
. One of these locomotives is a C class
NZR C class (1873)
The C class consists of a number of tank locomotives built to operate on New Zealand's national rail network during its infancy. It is sometimes referred to as the little C class or the original C class to distinguish it from the C class of 1930....
engine that is over 130 years old. The railway periodically holds special themed days, such as a "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends Day", and these are particularly popular with children. The line was part of the Wairarapa Line
Wairarapa Line
The Wairarapa Line is a secondary railway line in the south-east of the North Island of New Zealand, connecting the capital city of Wellington with the Wairarapa region. The line ends at Woodville, where it joins the Palmerston North - Gisborne Line...
before a deviation was opened in 1954.
Silverstream is bordered to the east by Pinehaven
Pinehaven
Pinehaven is a suburb of Upper Hutt City in the lower North Island of New Zealand. It is at the southern end of the city, tucked into the hills east of Silverstream. Pinehaven is a beautiful valley centred around a large reserve and beautiful piece of native bush...
, a picturesque valley adjacent to Silverstream, set further back into the eastern pine clad hills. Its focus points are the large reserve and Pinehaven school.