Re: Melbourne Shay
Frank Stamford
Good morning Eddie,
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The remains of this loco consist of the boiler, (apparently in good condition), the three-cylinder engine unit (in good condition), the water tank (which would no longer hold water apparently), and various fittings. Exactly what fittings I do not know. There are no trucks (bogies), and I don't think there are any frames. It is Builder's No.2576, the one that was damaged in a fire at Hoskins steelworks. After closue of the Powelltown tramway, the loco (minus trucks) was taken to a sawmill at Omeo, where it was used to power a sawmill. It was taken out of service in the early 1960s and the parts rescued by a Melbourne railway enthusiast. I do not know the current location of the parts, and have not seen them for about 38 years, but I know they still exist. Regards, Frank
--- In LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au, Eddie Oliver <eoliver@...> wrote:
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