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Re: FW: [IndustrialRailwaySociety] Queensland Floods
Christopher Hart
Brian,
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I live in the Herbert district in North Queensland where the trackage is flood damaged on a fairly regular basis, including now. Each time, It all gets repaired and come the crushing season, it's business as usual for the cane trains. John doesn't live in Rockhampton these days but I'll let him enlighten you as to his whereabouts, Chris Hart
On 1 January 2011 22:20, Brian Rumary <brian@rumary.co.uk> wrote:
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FW: [IndustrialRailwaySociety] Queensland Floods
B.Rumary
The following was just posted on the Industrial Railway Society Yahoo
list. Does anyone know what the situation in Queensland is regarding narrow gauge railway matters? Brian Rumary, England =================================================== to: Industrial Railway Society <IndustrialRailwaySociety@yahoogroups.com> from: Bigrabbits <bigrabbits@yahoo.co.uk> date: Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:33:36 +0000 (GMT) subject: [IndustrialRailwaySociety] Queensland Floods reply-to: IndustrialRailwaySociety@yahoogroups.com Large areas of Queensland are currently flooded to unprecedented levels. This no doubt affects the sugar cane lines and railway preservation sites there. Bundaberg was listed on the news and they are arranging to evacuate parts of Rockhampton. Rockhampton will be known to many as the home of the Purrey Steam tram but it is also the home of Lancashire ex-pat, IRS member and member of this Group, John Browning. John, we sincerely hope you are not affected by the floods and send our Best Wishes for the New Year. Graham, Terry and family.
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Re: Norwegian Museum Railways ...
Frank Stamford
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Thanks for the feedback. With regard to the Oslo-Trondheim page, I am afraid the map is not a mistake. It is the Oslo-Bergen map recycled with the names of Trondheim and Dombås added. As I wanted to wind that project up before the year ended I needed to take a short cut, though I am not very happy with it. For the same reason there is no route map of the Old Voss Railway or the Krøderen railway, though the Old Voss Railway, especially, needs one. Later this year I hope to start writing a book on Norwegian 3ft 6in gauge railways, and that will need a lot of map work. As a spin-off of that process I should be able to provide better maps on the website. Any feedback on the need for corrections on the website is greatly welcomed, and providing making the corrections is not too time consuming I will happily do it. By the way, I think the strange weight driven device in the waiting room of Ilseng station at the Hamar Railway Museum is probably a clock, with the clock-face on the other side of the wall in the station-master's office. Regards, Frank
On 1/01/2011 6:55 PM, John Dennis wrote:
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Re: Norwegian Museum Railways ...
John Dennis <jdennis@...>
Excellent work Frank,
Thanks for taking the time to do this. One minor correction. The Oslo-Trondheim page, with the views from the moving train, has the Oslo-Bergen map. John On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:42:48 -0000, "Frank" <frank.stamford@bigpond.com> wrote: Hello all,========================================================== John Dennis jdennis@optusnet.com.au Melbourne,Australia Home of the HOn30 Dutton Bay Tramway and the Australian Narrow Gauge Web-Exhibition Gallery Dutton Bay URL: http://members.optusnet.com.au/duttonbay WebX http://members.optusnet.com.au/jdennis/ng_webex.html
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Re: Wodonga to Corryong railway history
halfpilotstaff
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The one I have is part of a series called Country Branch Lines Victoria, published by Train Hobby Publications. This one is subtitled "The Wodonga to Cudgewa Branch Line" - A Photographic Profile 1950s - 1979 Part 4. My guess is the "parts" refer to other branch lines covered in the series. The book consists of large landscape format colour photos, with just enough supporting text. I bought my copy ($39) at the ARHS bookshop in Sydney Terminal station; I would presume that most bookshops that specialise in railway publications would have it for sale.
--- In LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au, "lockeddrive" <lockeddrive@...> wrote:
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Re: Wodonga to Corryong railway history
Eddie Oliver <eoliver@...>
On 1/01/2011 09:47, lockeddrive wrote:
Happy New Year All.Cudgewa, not Corryong. Standard reference is The branch line : a history of the Wodonga-Tallangatta-Cudgewa railway / by Lloyd Holmes sometimes appears on ebay, probably available from other sources, it's far from rare
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Wodonga to Corryong railway history
lockeddrive <lockeddrive@...>
Happy New Year All.
Travelled the Murray Valley Highway yesterday ( magnificent countryside ) & noticed many old timber trestles still standing ( & some quite tall ones, shades of Colorado ! ) . Does anyone know of any publications/ photos/ history of this line; shame the rails are gone as it would potentially have made a great tourist line. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Claus
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Norwegian Museum Railways ...
Frank Stamford
Hello all,
Over the past week I have escaped from LRRSA matters and have been processing the photographs I took in Norway in July-August. As a result I have just updated my website: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~telica/Norway_Trip_Menu.html More specifically, the changes that have been made are: (1) Norwegian Railway Museum: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~telica/Norway_Hamar_Railway_Museum.html What was one page has now been expanded to about six. In many respects I think this might be one of the best set up railway museums in the world, although most of the rolling stock items are difficult to photograph due to confined space. (2) Old Voss Railway http://members.ozemail.com.au/~telica/Norway_Gamle_Vossebanen.html This is a new page and relates to a standard gauge (former 3ft 6in) museum railway near Bergen. (3) Krøderen Railway http://members.ozemail.com.au/~telica/Norway_Kroderbanen.html This is Norway's longest museum railway (26 km). I have added a number of new photographs, and replaced some with better ones. (4) Trondheim Tramway http://members.ozemail.com.au/~telica/Norway_Trondheim%20Trams.html This is a new page and it relates to Trondheim's metre gauge electric tramway which climbs a hill on its own right-of-way, and is more like a narrow-gauge railway than a city tramway. (5) Oslo - Trondheim http://members.ozemail.com.au/~telica/Norway_Oslo_Trondheim.html This is a new page, and contains shots of scenery taken from a moving train (6) Oslo - Bergen http://members.ozemail.com.au/~telica/Norway_Oslo_Bergen.html This is an existing page of scenic shots taken from moving trains to which I have added some extra photos, including one of a rotary steam snow plough at Finse, which parked itself outside my window while I was having lunch in the buffet car. (7) Lysøen http://members.ozemail.com.au/~telica/Norway_Lysoen.html This is the extraordinary house on an island near Bergen which was built by Ole Bull, a world famous nineteenth century violinist. The only remote connection to railways is that Ole Bull's brother was the first architect for Norwegian Railways and was responsible for almost all the railway stations in the 1860s and 1870s, but he certainly was not responsible for this strange over-decorated house! None of that has any direct relevance to the LRRSA, but Norway may have been responsible for inflicting 3ft 6in gauge upon us. By the way I have used the term "museum railway" rather than "preserved railway" since there seems to be an over-riding philosophy to operate these lines as they did in the past, with as little interference with the original fabric or operating procedures as possible. Regards, Frank
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Another Theft
jf11885
The Builders Plate from Diesel Locomotive DH5 has gone missing (believed stolen). If anyone sees the plate inscribed with the words "Diesel, Hydraulic, Walkers Ltd Locomotive 587" we would appreciate you contacting John Hoy on +61 3 9757 0700 or email info@pbr.org.au. Your assistance in retrieving this missing Railway artefact would be greatly appreciated.
To see a photo of the missing builders plate, go to Puffing Billy's website: http://www.puffingbilly.com.au/?id=locomotivefleet
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Ray Graf
Paul Dove <pd2@...>
This message from the Campbelltown Steam and Machinery Museum tonight. Ray will be greatly missed by all in the Light Railway circles.
It is my sad duty to inform you that Ray Graf was found deceased in his home earlier this evening. I will keep you informed of any service for Ray so that you may pay your respects. A driving force of the raliways for many years, a very passionate light railways enthusiast and photographer, attended every rally since he joined the society, always willing to help friends, he will be sorley missed. Regards to all,
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LRRSA accolades
Iain
Bob,
That was me posting on the TICCIH in Oz website. TICCIH is roughly the industrial heritage equivalent of ICOMOS (we act as ICOMOS's advisor on industrial heritage matters) so we are focused on trying to preserve industrial heritage around the world, and particularly in Australia. I have always thought the LRRSA an excellent example of high quality archaeological and historical research, an example I can only hope to emulate in my research. The manual is a really good example of what can be achieved. Good research is the foundation for preservation, interpretation and management of industrial sites and landscapes. Anyone can join in the discussion on TICCIH in OZ and if you feel up to it join TICCIH international (it's so easy I accidently joined twice!). Yours Dr Iain Stuart Partner JCIS Consultants TICCIH Board member see the TICCIH in Oz discussion group at http://groups.google.com.au/group/ticcih-in-oz?hl=en
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LRRSA accalades
BM
The Federation of Australian Museum Societies Inc. is the peak body representing the interests of historical societies throughout Australia. In its e-Bulletin to members of 18 December it reports as follows:
Timber sawmill historical archaeological survey manual The International Committee for the Conservation of the Industrial Heritage has circulated on its ListServ the timber sawmill manual of the Light Railways Research Society of Australian Inc (LRRSA) as it considers it a good model of how to do a targeted historical/industrial archaeological field survey. It can be accessed through the LRRSA website. Bob McKillop
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VR Walhalla line construction - photo book
Graeme Inglis
I found advertised on Ebay copies of "Steam on the Lens - Walhalla Railway Construction" (Vol 2). It is a magnificent 111 page book of wonderful photos by Wilf Henty, published in 2002 with Jihn Kiely and Russell Savage as authors. I already have a copy of this book, but I thought other LRRSA members might be interested.
It is listed at a price of $34-95 and postage (amount not listed) would be extra. The Ebay item number is: 380276109709 and the auction closes in 6 days 15 hours 15 mins (from 6.30pm 28/12) which I make to be 3rd January. Simply logging on to Ebay and typing in the item number will take you directly to it. Apparently there are 4 copies still available. I should also make it quite clear that I have no connection whatsoever with the on-line bookshop selling this. Regards and a Happy New Year 2011 to all. Graeme Inglis
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Re: Poverty Point bridge (Walhalla)
Marie and David Lowe
Three snaps been added to my Cooper's Creek file. A couple I took in 1967 after
plunging eastward into the Thomson Valley from Amors Mill Site with a few Rover Scout mates, and one scanned from Lou de Prada's book My Walhalla which shows the nature of the countryside just after construction and tramway easements visible on the western side of the river. Also, I have compiled a couple of articles for our local newspaper (the Thomson Times) regarding the bridge and the community that developed there, which I am happy to share. Do I just attach them or is there a far more tekalogical approach. I will add a couple more snaps taken prior to the bushfire soon. Cheers David ________________________________ From: Frank Stamford <frank.stamford@bigpond.com> To: LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au Sent: Thu, 23 December, 2010 1:05:33 AM Subject: Re: [LRRSA] Re: Poverty Point bridge (Walhalla) It is good to see this bridge has been redecked. You can find some information about it in Light Railways No.28 page 20, No.29 page 7, and very good photographs of it (before it was redecked) in LR No.33 page 25. In a later issue of LR, which I cannot locate in a hurry (possibly around No.55), there is a phograph of a helicopter delivering redecking materials. In 1969 there were rumours the bridge was going to be blown up by the army as an exercise. I don't know whether the rumours were well founded, but the LRRSA took action to bring the bridge's historical significance to attention to prevent such a thing happening. Regards, Frank On 23/12/2010 10:58 AM, rnveditor wrote:
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Re: 50 years of LRRSA
I jumped sequence to put up four photos of the 1975 LRRSA tour which included Lune River & Ida Bay, as this may tempt more to join the coming February tour.
GT13: me GT16: I can't pick any. GT18: Arthur Straffen in the grey sports jacket, and probably Graeme Inglis (with beard) beside him. GT21: I can't pick any. Fri.13.6.75: We flew into Devonport in the evening, and stayed at Formby Hotel. Sat.14: Devonport, Don, Burnie, Tullah, Williamsford. I can't recall our accommodation, but it must have been Zeehan. Sun.15: Zeehan museum and alignments, Queenstown, North Mt Lyell, on to Hobart. We stayed in a nice art-deco hotel, the name of which escapes me. Mon.16: Lune River, Hobart roundhouse, TTM at Glenorchy. I am not sure if we flew home from Hobart, or if we had to return to Devonport. This project is now on hold for a week. Regards, Roderick B Smith Rail News Victoria Editor
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Re: 50 years of LRRSA
I have added the last four of the Cheetham Geelong component of the Sat.1.3.69 tour.
* Photo 20: Lionel Rickard, Phil Rickard, ?, Barry Stewart? (the check jacket sleeve will be Frank Stamford) * 21: The only one whom I can identify is Steve Martin, in the far distance. He became a long-serving sales officer. * 24: on the left ?, ?, David Hennell (standing), probably Andrew Hennell (obscured), probably Ralph Cleary (with camera), ?, ?. on the right: Les Poole, ?, Steve Martin, ?, ?, possibly Phil Rickard, Frank Stamford ?, ?, ?, ?. * 25: ?, Cheetham driver, ?, ?, ?, ?. Regards, Roderick B Smith Rail News Victoria Editor
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Re: Latest LRRSA mini-tour - the Dutton Bay Tramway
Frank Stamford
On 23/12/2010 9:19 PM, John Dennis wrote:
Yes I was a guest driver on the occasion, working under expert guidance. It is an amazingly well set up model railway worked to timetable with multiple operators and with a highly credible story and scenic background behind it. Frank.
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Re: 50 years of LRRSA
Frank Stamford
Excellent photograph of John Prideaux. he was the Hon. Treasurer in
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1967-68, 1968-69, and 1969-70. He was also on the Constitution Committee. John was a rock of common sense who played a key role in navigating the organisation through difficult times leading up to the election of the Constitution Committee. To clarify things for readers of this list, Roderick was a member of the Constitution Committee and its Secretary. He was the President in 1969-70 taking office immediately after the new Constution was adopted, and the Hon. Treasurer in 1970-71 and 1971-72. There is not much activity on this list at the moment, but hopefully it will get a little more lively later. People have other things on their mind - Father Christmas is making his deliveries tonight. I think I can hear him on my roof right now - or it/could/ be possums ... Regards, Frank
On 24/12/2010 7:36 PM, rnveditor wrote:
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Re: 50 years of LRRSA
Frank's proper coverage of the Les incident was appreciated: a half recollection is now converted to true history.
Les was surprisingly agile on that crutch. He hopped out at lineside photostops on mainline tours with the best; now nobody (let alone a movement-impaired person) is allowed to light mid section, even from carriages equipped with ground level stairwells. Only once that I can recall Les was unable to move clear of the main photo line in time. In photo 17, the man in the hat must have been our Cheetham driver. Today: * Photo 11: admire the setting and the train; the people are too remote. * Photo 14: I am not getting anyone. The man in the hat must be the driver. The closest to the camera may be Steve Martin. * Photo 18: Lionel Rickard, Phil Rickard, Frank Stamford; I can't get the fourth. * Photo 19: John Prideaux. IIRC he was the treasurer who preceded me. Clearly, now that council has decided on the format, I am inclining towards making the selection cover the people who made LRRSA: those who have faded from the scene, and those who are still with us, when they were young adventurers discovering a world of light railways. Not every member looks at this Yahoo group, but please ask as many as possible to start looking, so that there is some chance of identifying everybody in my photos. Another Jack McLean navigation story. The people being trained at Williamtown (Newcastle, NSW) always cheated, and navigated via the railway lines. One day an aeroplane became hopelessly lost. The signalman at Maitland had the points set for the other route. Regards, Roderick B Smith Rail News Victoria Editor
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A comment on 50 years
Iain
Rod Smiths mention of Jack Mclean brought to my mind several occasions where
representatives of the Victorian Railways or V/line were sent off to delve into Jacks wonderful collection of railway plans and diagrams to extract information about their own railway which they had incautiously thrown out years before as being non-essential! As I recall Jack claimed his success as a navigator in the RAAF was because when the aircraft got lost and followed the directions to find a railway and follow it Jack usually knew which one it was, even in Canada. Regards Dr Iain Stuart Partner JCIS Consultants
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