A railway built in the early 20th century to transport coal and iron ore now enables young women to escape from their homes for an afternoon stroll.

The railway enabled the growth of the timber industry with an immense demand for railway sleepers and the transportation to ship it.

The railway enabled the transportation of copper and tin ore from the mines, using coastal shipping or onward transport.

While there is little wood native to the prairies, the railway enabled it to be imported at relatively low cost.

By now roads, canals and railways enabled the spread of uniform building materials to all parts of the country.

The railway also enabled Verwoodians to go shopping in Poole.

Coupled with vast local clay deposits, the railway enabled large-scale brick-making and distribution to take place.

The railway enabled equipment for the large, innovative Chillagoe Smelters to become operative by September 1901.

The railway enabled the easy transport of raw materials into the area; soon, pencil, tobacco and other industries moved in and began Yotsuya's rapid industrial development.

The railway enabled the town to sell its products over a much wider area and restored it to prosperity.