A CSRC 0-6-0 heads a passenger train on the Rarawai - Kavanagasau Light Railway near Rarawai Mill in 1947. Photo Australian National University - Wikipedia.

The Australian owned Colonial Sugar Refining Company began operations in Fiji in the late 19th century. They developed a lengthy 2ft gauge system centred on Lautoka Mill to connect the various mills and transport cane. The Rarawai - Kavanagasau Light Railway extended some 60 miles north of Lautoka and 80 miles to the south; and carried passengers & general freight as well. Control passed to the government owned Fiji Sugar Corporation in 1973.

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