Neville, Gibson Battle were a well known general machinery merchant and I remember their catalogue was a very well used document in the Babcock & Wilcox drawing office where I worked many years

Thanks Richard for your reply on my query. I have been searching the web about Gibson Battle to see if they were manufacturers or just suppliers/agents. There is a photo of there factory in Sydney in

I spent most of the day down there, in rather hot and humid conditions. It was a most popular attraction with the general public, all internal parking having been taken by 1030 hours. A single

I have a note that this loco was in use at Kiama ex Avon Dam in1938 and derelict there in 1956.  I also have a note that there was a standard gauge Gibson Battle loco of 1927, used on the quarry

I had to miss it, as I was playing with CityRail trains.... :-(

Afternoon all Been visiting the local museum in Kiama today and have a query. It had a list of locomotives that worked on the tramway and the time they were there. A interesting one was as follows:

Hi all, A reminder that the Illawarra Light Railway Museum Society will be holding its "Tongarra Trainfest" tommorrow, Sunday 14th November. The day will feature all 4 of our operational steam locos

Hi Prof Klyzir, Thank you for the feedback. I have had a look at the article and it has some interesting info. In answer to your question about scale, I suppose that I am working in 1:1 scale, as I

Dear Peter, Can I suggest you locate a copy of Oct 2005 Australian Model Railway Magazine, I think you'll find the feature layout in that issue particularly of interest... What scale are you

Howdee everyone,                          I am working on a project for the LRRSA website and am requiring photographs of each type of steam locomotive used on the South

I am currently trying to model the Longworth tramway @ Kendall (NSW) and I am seeking help. I have read a number of good articles in Light Raiways, (eg no 131, Apr 1991), however I am wondering

I am currently trying to model the Longworth tramway @ Kendall (NSW) and I am seeking help. I have read a number of good articles in Light Raiways, (eg no 131, Apr 1991), however I am wondering

I don't think this track has ever been closed to walkers except after the fires. It was certainly open prior to the fires - at least it was in October 2003 when I was field-checking the feeder

Just announced: a whole one-week extravanza, and guests with steam experience can have hands on. John and I have had great days at Sandstone (610 mm gauge) as part of one of Geoff's extended tours.

I found this snippet in the current edition of Bushwalking Victoria News and thought it might be of interest in regard to the loggging history of the Marysville area: " Lowering Gear track Reopened

In the photo newly laid track (without the haulage rope) appears to be part of a terminal loop. The tommy dodd rollers would have subsequently given no end of problems. Regards John

Here are a couple of photos showing the haulage and trackage around the briquette works. I'm sure you have all seen these before, but they were new to me, and therefore may be new to

Excellent, John.  So, we missed that by 6 weeks!  Oh, and yes, you will be getting some pics in due course. Cheers, Richard

Not an Australian n.g. train but definitely worthy of notice is the latest chapter in the Welsh Highland revival. A short video and a newspaper article sum it up nicely.