The Dunedin Railway Station deserves a closer look. The façade’s contrasting stones are dark basalt (volcanic) from Kokonga and light limestone quarried in Oamaru. The colonnade is accented with pink granite columns. Across the top is a porcelain frieze, ornate balusters, a terracotta roof and copper cupolas. Inside are stained-glass windows and a mosaic floor with 750,000 colorful tiles. This design was the pinnacle of George Troup’s 39 year railway career. Afterwards, he was affectionately known as Gingerbread George.
