 The Nelson Section was an isolated, gauge, government-owned railway line between Nelson and Glenhope.It operated for years between 1876 and 1955.In 1886, a route was proposed from Nelson to the junction of the Midland Railway Company at Buller via Richmond, Waimea West, Upper Moutere, Motueka, the Motueka Valley, Tadmor and Glenhope.