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Lost Locomotive around Noojee

dave.malady

#2518

G'day all,
          Just wondering if anyone knows anything about a supposed
narrow gauge locomotive lying in the bush around Noojee(Vic). Has been 
a bit of renewed interest around the traps in finding it so I hear.
Regards, Dave.

Re: Boiler - Robison Bros. [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Rod Hutchinson <r.hutchinson@...>

#2517

Peter/Stephen,

I had a bit of a snoop, and there is some pipe work adjacent to the
boiler.  However it is a building site so I wasn't able to glean a lot
of info.

I found a picture of a similar Robison Boiler at:

<http://forum1.aimoo.com/The_Old_Machinery_Magazine/OLD-MACHINERY-TALK/r
obinson-bros-1-1035227.html>

Scroll about 2/3rds down

Regards
Rod Hutchinson
Mooroolbark, Australia

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From: LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au] On
Behalf Of Stephen Percy Larcombe
Sent: Friday, 23 January 2009 11:31 PM
To: lrrsa@yahoogroups.com.au
Subject: RE: [LRRSA] Re:Boiler - Robison Bros. [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

The steam driven water pumps are still in thier original location. The
people that are rebuilding the dry dock for polly wood side would like
to put the pumps back into operation and run them on compressed air, but
the heritage people are hesitant about allowing this to happen.

Yours

Stephen

To: LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.auFrom: peter@peterevans.com.auDate: Fri, 23
Jan 2009 18:37:27 +1100Subject: [LRRSA] Re:Boiler - Robison Bros.
[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Hi Rod,I believe this was the boiler that provided steam to the pumps
that pumpedthe Duke & Orr dock dry once a ship was inside. I believe the
pumps havebeen preserved separately - perhaps at the Melbourne Steam
Traction EngineClub at Scoresby? It's a pity they weren't able to be
kept together. Oftenthe first reaction to a threat to an installation is
to remove whateverinterests the rescuer most. The better option is to
try and keep aninstallation intact in situ if at all possible. I'm not
aware of thecircumstances of the removal of the pumps so this is not
intended to be acriticism, just an observation.Cheers,PeterE.Peter
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Re: Boiler - Robison Bros. [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Stephen Percy Larcombe

#2516

The steam driven water pumps are still in thier original location. The people that are rebuilding the dry dock for polly wood side would like to put the pumps back into operation and run them on compressed air, but the heritage people are hesitant about allowing this to happen.
 
Yours
 
Stephen

To: LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.auFrom: peter@peterevans.com.auDate: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:37:27 +1100Subject: [LRRSA] Re:Boiler - Robison Bros. [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Hi Rod,I believe this was the boiler that provided steam to the pumps that pumpedthe Duke & Orr dock dry once a ship was inside. I believe the pumps havebeen preserved separately - perhaps at the Melbourne Steam Traction EngineClub at Scoresby? It's a pity they weren't able to be kept together. Oftenthe first reaction to a threat to an installation is to remove whateverinterests the rescuer most. The better option is to try and keep aninstallation intact in situ if at all possible. I'm not aware of thecircumstances of the removal of the pumps so this is not intended to be acriticism, just an observation.Cheers,PeterE.Peter EvansProduction Management, Corporate Writing and Heritage Services0407 537 837www.peterevans.com.au <http://www.peterevans.com.au/> peter@peterevans.com.auP please consider the environment before printing.This electronic mail contains information that is privileged andconfidential, intended only for use of the individual(s) or entity named. Ifyou are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, copying or use of theinformation is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmissionin error please delete it immediately from your system and inform me byreturn email and destroy the original message 

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Re: Boiler - Robison Bros. [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Peter Evans

#2515

Hi Rod,

I believe this was the boiler that provided steam to the pumps that pumped
the Duke & Orr dock dry once a ship was inside. I believe the pumps have
been preserved separately - perhaps at the Melbourne Steam Traction Engine
Club at Scoresby? It's a pity they weren't able to be kept together. Often
the first reaction to a threat to an installation is to remove whatever
interests the rescuer most. The better option is to try and keep an
installation intact in situ if at all possible. I'm not aware of the
circumstances of the removal of the pumps so this is not intended to be a
criticism, just an observation.

Cheers,

PeterE.

Peter Evans

Production Management, Corporate Writing and Heritage Services

0407 537 837

www.peterevans.com.au <http://www.peterevans.com.au/> 

peter@peterevans.com.au

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Boiler - Robison Bros. [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Rod Hutchinson <r.hutchinson@...>

#2514

Hi all,

Not Light Rail but is Steam

Down opposite the old berth that Polly Woodside (sailing vessel) was
docked in, the additions to the Melbourne Convention centre have placed
a purpose built shelter over a bricked-in boiler.

The boiler details are:
Robison Bros. Melbourne
1.03.1904
Tested to 240 lbs sq in

Does anyone know anything about this old thing?

Regards
Rod Hutchinson
Melbourne, Australia

Re: Sigatoka Bridge Photos

Chris Stratton

#2513

BLI BLI <alcogoodwin@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

A few photos of what remains of the bridge in Sigatoka.
I wonder if we will ever see trains on the south side again?

http://alcogoodwin.blogspot.com/


Cheers
BradEven if the bridge is rebuilt I doubt it would be finished before my next visit in July.
Regards,
CS

Sigatoka Bridge Photos

BLI BLI <alcogoodwin@...>

#2512

A few photos of what remains of the bridge in Sigatoka.
I wonder if we will ever see trains on the south side again?

http://alcogoodwin.blogspot.com/

Cheers
Brad

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#2511

Marg Fainges has written with news of Jim since his heart op. two months ago.

He's sitting up at his computer drawing, but it's not been completely plain sailing.

Triple by-pass, 2 valves, Pacemaker, then recovery from a stroke.

Bionic or not, he's aiming to fly to the  Sydney Narrow Gauge Convention.

We wish them all well.

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Looking for Johnny Wicks

John Dimitrievich <johnd@...>

#2510

Dear LRRSA team,

If anyone has contact details for Johnny Wicks, can you please drop me a
email offlist,

Happy Researching,

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Re: Peckett locomotive "Sir John Grice" - West Melbourne Gasworks

rthorne475

#2509

Dear Frank,

The photograph you show, taken c1930 is the one I have, but my copy is an old print which appears to be taken off the original negative, so is sharp and the name on the plate can be read.

Whether or not the present aluminium plate is cast or etched is hard to tell from photos.  What is clear is that it is the opposite of the original where the name was etched or recessed, while on the present one it is the background that is recessed or etched (hence the edge is raised).  More importantly, it bears no relationship whatsoever to the original design.

If I was in Melbourne, I'd happily prepare a drawing for the new plates!

Best wishes,

Richard




________________________________
From: Frank Stamford <frank.stamford@bigpond.com>
To: LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au
Sent: Monday, 12 January, 2009 21:20:40
Subject: [LRRSA] Re: Peckett locomotive "Sir John Grice" - West Melbourne Gasworks



Thanks Richard.

I do not think the current nameplate is cast. It appears to be
aluminium, possibly etched aluminium.

It is certainly different to the plate you describe.

In the photos section of this Yahoo Group I have added three photos in
the Album "Frank's photos":

http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/LRRSA/ photos/album/ 406528701/ pic/list

One shows the loco near Fielder in 2007. The second is a close-up of
the nameplate currently fitted to the loco ( - this picture is
actually an enlargement taken from the first picture). The third shows
the loco working at West Melbourne Gasworks, as published in "Light
Railways" No.90. The nameplate in this is very indistinct.

Regards,

Frank 

--- In LRRSA@yahoogroups. com.au, richard horne <rthorne475@ ...> wrote:

Dear Frank,

I have a photo of 'SIR JOHN GRICE' in use at the gasworks, sent tome by John Buckland many years ago.  While the plate is not all that
clear, it can be clearly seen that it is nothing like the plate
presently on the loco.

The present plate is cast, with raised letters and edge.  The nameis in capitals but the letters 'IR' of 'SIR' are about half the height
of the other letters.

The original plate appears to be different in these respects:

	* Much thinner and probably made from thick sheet of brass.
	* Name written in capitals thus' SIRJOHN GRICE'... the letters S, Jand G being about half an inch taller than the remainder.  Bottom of
all letters on same level.  The letters are simple, non-serrif, quite
thin lines and not as compressed as on the present plate.
	* The letters are darker than the plate, so presumably etched orcut into the brass and painted black (or similar) (as was the name
'JOHN BENN' in the well-known photo of that loco (Hainault 861/1886).

	* There is no raised edge to the plate (obviously, as it was a flatsheet).  Rather there is an etched perimeter line, dark coloured, set
about half an inch in from the edge of the plate.
	* The four fixing bolts (dome headed) are at the extreme corners ofthe plate.I trust that this is of some help.

Regards,

Richard Horne
Croydon
United Kingdom




____________ _________ _________ __
From: Frank Stamford <frank.stamford@ ...>
To: LRRSA@yahoogroups. com.au
Sent: Monday, 12 January, 2009 3:08:23
Subject: [LRRSA] Peckett locomotive "Sir John Grice" - WestMelbourne Gasworks


"Light Railways" No.90 had a photograph of Peckett 0-4-0ST loco "Sir
John Grice" (B/No.1711 of 1926) in service at the West Melbourne
Gasworks. That photo is not very distinct in the area where the
nameplate should be, but it appears the nameplate was either very
flat, or it has dropped off!

I am wondering if anyone knows of any other photos of the loco in
service at the gasworks, showing the nameplate.

The loco is now owned by the Puffing Billy Railway and is in need of a
repaint. It is proposed to paint it as it was when delivered from the
Peckett Company, and the question has been raised as to whether the
nameplate currently fitted is similar to that originally fitted.

Regards,

Frank Stamford

Re: Peckett locomotive "Sir John Grice" - West Melbourne Gasworks

Frank Stamford

#2508

Thanks Richard.

I do not think the current nameplate is cast. It appears to be
aluminium, possibly etched aluminium.

It is certainly different to the plate you describe.

In the photos section of this Yahoo Group I have added three photos in
the Album "Frank's photos":

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LRRSA/photos/album/406528701/pic/list

One shows the loco near Fielder in 2007. The second is a close-up of
the nameplate currently fitted to the loco ( - this picture is
actually an enlargement taken from the first picture). The third shows
the loco working at West Melbourne Gasworks, as published in "Light
Railways" No.90. The nameplate in this is very indistinct.

Regards,

Frank


--- In LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au, richard horne <rthorne475@...> wrote:

Dear Frank,

I have a photo of 'SIR JOHN GRICE' in use at the gasworks, sent tome by John Buckland many years ago.  While the plate is not all that
clear, it can be clearly seen that it is nothing like the plate
presently on the loco.

The present plate is cast, with raised letters and edge.  The nameis in capitals but the letters 'IR' of 'SIR' are about half the height
of the other letters.

The original plate appears to be different in these respects:

	* Much thinner and probably made from thick sheet of brass.
	* Name written in capitals thus' SIRJOHN GRICE'... the letters S, Jand G being about half an inch taller than the remainder.  Bottom of
all letters on same level.  The letters are simple, non-serrif, quite
thin lines and not as compressed as on the present plate.
	* The letters are darker than the plate, so presumably etched orcut into the brass and painted black (or similar) (as was the name
'JOHN BENN' in the well-known photo of that loco (Hainault 861/1886).

	* There is no raised edge to the plate (obviously, as it was a flatsheet).  Rather there is an etched perimeter line, dark coloured, set
about half an inch in from the edge of the plate.
	* The four fixing bolts (dome headed) are at the extreme corners ofthe plate.I trust that this is of some help.

Regards,

Richard Horne
Croydon
United Kingdom




________________________________
From: Frank Stamford <frank.stamford@...>
To: LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au
Sent: Monday, 12 January, 2009 3:08:23
Subject: [LRRSA] Peckett locomotive "Sir John Grice" - WestMelbourne Gasworks


"Light Railways" No.90 had a photograph of Peckett 0-4-0ST loco "Sir
John Grice" (B/No.1711 of 1926) in service at the West Melbourne
Gasworks. That photo is not very distinct in the area where the
nameplate should be, but it appears the nameplate was either very
flat, or it has dropped off!

I am wondering if anyone knows of any other photos of the loco in
service at the gasworks, showing the nameplate.

The loco is now owned by the Puffing Billy Railway and is in need of a
repaint. It is proposed to paint it as it was when delivered from the
Peckett Company, and the question has been raised as to whether the
nameplate currently fitted is similar to that originally fitted.

Regards,

Frank Stamford

   

Re: Peckett locomotive "Sir John Grice" - West Melbourne Gasworks

rthorne475

#2507

Dear Frank,

I have a photo of 'SIR JOHN GRICE' in use at the gasworks, sent to me by John Buckland many years ago.  While the plate is not all that clear, it can be clearly seen that it is nothing like the plate presently on the loco.

The present plate is cast, with raised letters and edge.  The name is in capitals but the letters 'IR' of 'SIR' are about half the height of the other letters.

The original plate appears to be different in these respects:

	* Much thinner and probably made from thick sheet of brass.
	* Name written in capitals thus' SIRJOHN GRICE'... the letters S, J and G being about half an inch taller than the remainder.  Bottom of all letters on same level.  The letters are simple, non-serrif, quite thin lines and not as compressed as on the present plate.
	* The letters are darker than the plate, so presumably etched or cut into the brass and painted black (or similar) (as was the name 'JOHN BENN' in the well-known photo of that loco (Hainault 861/1886).

	* There is no raised edge to the plate (obviously, as it was a flat sheet).  Rather there is an etched perimeter line, dark coloured, set about half an inch in from the edge of the plate.
	* The four fixing bolts (dome headed) are at the extreme corners of the plate.I trust that this is of some help.

Regards,

Richard Horne
Croydon
United Kingdom




________________________________
From: Frank Stamford <frank.stamford@bigpond.com>
To: LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au
Sent: Monday, 12 January, 2009 3:08:23
Subject: [LRRSA] Peckett locomotive "Sir John Grice" - West Melbourne Gasworks


"Light Railways" No.90 had a photograph of Peckett 0-4-0ST loco "Sir
John Grice" (B/No.1711 of 1926) in service at the West Melbourne
Gasworks. That photo is not very distinct in the area where the
nameplate should be, but it appears the nameplate was either very
flat, or it has dropped off!

I am wondering if anyone knows of any other photos of the loco in
service at the gasworks, showing the nameplate.

The loco is now owned by the Puffing Billy Railway and is in need of a
repaint. It is proposed to paint it as it was when delivered from the
Peckett Company, and the question has been raised as to whether the
nameplate currently fitted is similar to that originally fitted.

Regards,

Frank Stamford

Peckett locomotive "Sir John Grice" - West Melbourne Gasworks

Frank Stamford

#2506

"Light Railways" No.90 had a photograph of Peckett 0-4-0ST loco "Sir
John Grice" (B/No.1711 of 1926) in service at the West Melbourne
Gasworks. That photo is not very distinct in the area where the
nameplate should be, but it appears the nameplate was either very
flat, or it has dropped off!

I am wondering if anyone knows of any other photos of the loco in
service at the gasworks, showing the nameplate.

The loco is now owned by the Puffing Billy Railway and is in need of a
repaint. It is proposed to paint it as it was when delivered from the
Peckett Company, and the question has been raised as to whether the
nameplate currently fitted is similar to that originally fitted.

Regards,

Frank Stamford

Re: NSW boiler records

PH

#2505

This is very interesting, my "reverse engineering" question re chimney
height may yet be vindicated. Thanks to Peter Evans it looks like 50 HP
is the figure for my chimney. If we could find the boiler registration
WOW!

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Managing Director
Scenic World, Blue Mountains
Cnr Violet Street & Cliff Drive
Katoomba  Australia  NSW  2780
PO Box 1042 Katoomba  NSW  2780
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Direct Ext +61 (0) 2 47 800 220
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From: LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au] On
Behalf Of Iain Stuart
Sent: Monday, 12 January 2009 8:46 AM
To: LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au
Subject: [LRRSA] NSW boiler records

I actually used to know the answer to this question in relation to NSW
boiler records. As I recall they do exist and there was some program to
preserve them run through the Powerhouse Museum (unlikely as that may
seem
since the Powerhouse is fixated on things like Kylie's Hotpants). If
there
is still a section of steam engines in the Museum they might be able to
answer.

I will also ask around on the engineering heritage discussion group and
on
TICCIH in OZ

NSW State Records would be really good if any of you were related to a
boiler or if one of your boilers had come out here as a convict.

Yours

Dr Iain Stuart

Partner

JCIS Consultants

ABN 15 673 291 522

PO Box 2397

Burwood North

NSW 2134

Ph/Fax (02) 9701 0191

(0413) 380116 

<mailto:info@jcis.net.au <mailto:info%40jcis.net.au> > info@jcis.net.au
<mailto:info%40jcis.net.au> 

Our website is www.jcis.net.au

NSW boiler records

Iain

#2504

I actually used to know the answer to this question in relation to NSW
boiler records. As I recall they do exist and there was some program to
preserve them run through the Powerhouse Museum (unlikely as that may seem
since the Powerhouse is fixated on things like Kylie's Hotpants).  If there
is still a section of steam engines in the Museum they might be able to
answer.

I will also ask around on the engineering heritage discussion group and on
TICCIH in OZ

NSW State Records would be really good if any of you were related to a
boiler or if one of your boilers had come out here as a convict.

Yours

Dr Iain Stuart

Partner

JCIS Consultants

ABN 15 673 291 522

PO Box 2397

Burwood North

NSW 2134

Ph/Fax (02) 9701 0191

(0413) 380116 

 <mailto:info@jcis.net.au> info@jcis.net.au

Our website is www.jcis.net.au

Re: NSW Boiler Records : How and Where?

Peter Evans

#2503

When I could not find the Victorian boiler records under any "mainsteam"
industrial department archives, I was advised by an archivist at the
Victorian Public Records office to write a history of the boiler inspection
legislation. I did so, found out that the records I wanted were under the
oversight of the Mines Department and, "bingo", there they were. I'm sure
the Mitchell library has copies of the NSW statutes and an index to them, so
an afternoon's work should suffice to find out under which department the
responsibility for boiler examinations in NSW resided. The regulations
promulgated under the boiler inspection act will tell you what sort of
original records were generated. Armed with that information, you can go to
your archivist at Public Records NSW and ask to see the list of record
series for that department.

 

As Richard suggests, you may be looking in vain - industrial history
generally sits poorly with archivists driven by government imperatives to
"service" customers who mainly consist of those damned genealogists who
always sit in pairs and never shut up . Never mind the fact that industrial
history and heritage affected more lives than all the grand houses combined.
The Victorian archives authorized he destruction of all the correspondence
files associated with industrial boilers as late as the early 1980s leaving
only the original registrations 1906-1935 extant. Similarly, the mining
boiler records are limited to first registrations from 1927 to 1945.

 

Cheers,

PeterE.

 

Peter Evans

Production Management, Corporate Writing and Heritage Services

0407 537 837

www.peterevans.com.au <http://www.peterevans.com.au/> 

peter@peterevans.com.au

 

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Re: Kuridala Shay

Chris Stratton

#2502

Thanks for that. I should have realised, my only excuse is that it was late
and I was tired after driving home from Sydney.
Regards,
CS

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-----Original Message-----
From: LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au] On Behalf
Of richard horne
Sent: Sunday, 11 January 2009 12:05 AM
To: LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au
Subject: Re: [LRRSA] Kuridala Shay

Clearly a typo, Chris.   PNG is Papua New Guinea.

New Guinea Copper Mines Ltd.  3' 6"gauge line from Bootless Bay to Dubuna.
Construction commenced 1918, completed 1921.  Closed 1926.

Locos:

'POLYGON' [Andrew Barclay 1544/1918] 0-6-0Toc ex BHAS Port Pirie, South
Australia

        -         [Lima 2478/1911] 4w+4wTG A class Shay ex Hampden
Cloncurry Mines Ltd, Kuridala, Qld.  (New to Lahey
Bros., Canungra, Qld.)

Regards,

Richard Horne

________________________________
From: Chris Stratton <gm4201@optusnet.com.au>
To: LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au
Sent: Saturday, 10 January, 2009 12:18:57
Subject: RE: [LRRSA] Kuridala Shay

Where is PNQ?

Regards,
CS

-----Original Message-----
From: LRRSA@yahoogroups. com.au [mailto:LRRSA@yahoogroups. com.au] OnBehalf
Of Dick Holland
Sent: Saturday, 10 January 2009 9:45 PM
To: LRRSA@yahoogroups. com.au
Subject: [LRRSA] Kuridala Shay

I've just received the book 'Copper at the 'Curry'.  This book shows atwo
truck 3'6" Shay loco at Kuridala.

It mentions that this locomotive was subsequently sold to the BootlessBay
Tramway, PNQ in 1924.

Excuse my ignorance aficionados, but where was this and what did it do?

Dick Holland
Broken Hill.

Re: NSW Boiler Records : How and Where?

rthorne475

#2501

I'm pretty sure that all the NSW boiler records were destroyed by an archivist who considered that they were of no interest.  Others will doubtless confirm this (or otherwise).

Richard Horne

________________________________
From: Professor Klyzlr <johnd@fairlightau.com>
To: LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au
Sent: Sunday, 11 January, 2009 0:17:43
Subject: [LRRSA] NSW Boiler Records : How and Where?

Dear LRRSA NSW Team,

I have just been given a minor friendly "kick in the backside" by one 
of our esteemed Victorian brothers, RE the fact that most other 
states have already published lists of their boiler records, 
with particular attention paid to 

- NG/Industrial locomotive, 
- mining and logging industry boilers, 
(think sawmills, mine sites), 
- and logging winch/hauler boilers.

SO, the questions are

- has anyone already chewed thru the NSW boiler records?

- if not (or incomplete, I know many LRRSA persons do not consider 
sawmill or winch machinery to be "valid" LRRSA subject matter), 

where does One find said records?

- How does One gain access to said records, once located?

- What would be considered the "critical info" to collate?

Just asking the questions...

Happy Researching,
Aim to Improve,
Prof Klyzlr

NSW Boiler Records : How and Where?

Professor Klyzlr <johnd@...>

#2500

Dear LRRSA NSW Team,

I have just been given a minor friendly "kick in the backside" by one
of our esteemed Victorian brothers, RE the fact that most other
states have already published lists of their boiler records,
with particular attention paid to

- NG/Industrial locomotive,
- mining and logging industry boilers,
(think sawmills, mine sites),
- and logging winch/hauler boilers.

SO, the questions are

- has anyone already chewed thru the NSW boiler records?

- if not (or incomplete, I know many LRRSA persons do not consider
sawmill or winch machinery to be "valid" LRRSA subject matter),

where does One find said records?

- How does One gain access to said records, once located?

- What would be considered the "critical info" to collate?

Just asking the questions...

Happy Researching,
Aim to Improve,
Prof Klyzlr

Re: Kuridala Shay

John Dimitrievich <johnd@...>

#2499

Dear LRRSA Team,

No pics, but some info

http://www.shaylocomotives.com/data/lima3354/sn-2478.htm

Happy Researching,

Aim to Improve,

Prof Klyzlr