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Re: Baby Krauss
daniel caso <d.caso@...>
John:
Bruce Green, a professional modeller from South Africa -may be you already know him- has just finished his pilot model for a small Krauss in 0n30 that he is planing to produce very soon. I know he has done a lot of research for it and, if you want me to, I could bring him in contact with you. Photo's of his pilot model are at the Photo section of the CLASIG yahoo group. Best regards Daniel --- John Dennis <jdennis@optusnet.com.au> wrote: Hi All,========================================================== John Dennis Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
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Baby Krauss
John Dennis <jdennis@...>
Hi All,
I am looking at detailing a "baby" Krauss to look like Pompey, of the Stannary Hills tramway. I have a couple of questions which are generic to this type of Krauss, and probably have multiple answers anyway, but let's see: 1. I assume that the short side tanks aren't really tanks, and the loco is a well tank. If this is the case, I would also assume that the "tanks" would be where the fuel was carried. Were these covered or open? 2. The cab back looks as though it had a sheet at the same height as the cab sides, particularly after a short tender was attached. I can see in photos of Pompey and of the Rubicon machines these sheets, but I can't tell whether they were full width, or had an opening so that the fuel could be reached easily. Can anyone help? Thanks, John ========================================================== 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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Weston Park (ACT) Railway
Alf Aiken
The ACT government has plans to close this railway. Link attached http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/weston-park-tourist-trains-future-derailed/1465890.aspx
Alf
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Zambeia Railways [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
Rod Hutchinson <r.hutchinson@...>
Hi all,
I will be travelling to Zambia in April. Can anyone steer me in the direction of railways (particularly light rail) around Lusaka, and Victoria Falls area? Regards Rod Hutchinson
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The 2009 Java Experience Tour 24 July – 13 August update
john_raby
The 2009 Java Experience Tour 24 July – 13 August (see http://www.internationalsteam.co.uk/tours/java2009.htm) is one person short of the 6 required to confirm the tour `go'. Given the recent interest in the tour, Rob has decided to extend the deadline for declaring the tour go by 2-3 weeks to mid April to give one or more other people the chance to sign up and make this tour happen. In addition, 2 other people who will be in Java at the time have expressed an interest in the Cepu charter which should mean that this can operate as part of the trip.
Java is the second steamiest place in the world for real steam and the stationary steam engines in the mills are the best examples for quality and quantity working anywhere in the world. Java is also an easy and attractive island to travel through and the narrow-gauge, industrial steam locos are both colourful and varied. To see what we got up to in 2008, please see my blog at http://www.users.waitrose.com/~jraby/blog1.html and the YouTube video clips at http://www.internationalsteam.co.uk/tours/java2009.htm Please note that the E10 at Ambarawa has been returned to Sumatra so will not feature in the programme. We also need 13 people or more to operate the two-bus option that will allow for a higher railway and mill content than the basic tour. I hope to see you in Java in July 2009. John Raby
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Re: SMR SMR SMR and a little more SMR!
halfpilotstaff
Currently reading - and enjoying!
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Can never have too much info about the SMR :-D
--- In LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au, BLI BLI <alcogoodwin@...> wrote:
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Mackay Sugar and Tully Mill swap locos
Brian Millar <rallim56@...>
I have been informed that the proposed swap of Balberra [Walkers GH500] and Tully Mill's Tully #7 [32t. E M Baldwin] is in the process of happening, apparently Tully #7 headed south on Friday 13th.
Cheers Brian Millar Qld. Aust.
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Re: SMR SMR SMR and a little more SMR!
This is also a good month in Railway Digest for standard gauge industrials,
with stories on the new locos for Weipa, the rebuilds used by Fortescue Metals, and the interesting preservation site in western Sydney where an ex-Newcastle Steelworks Porter 0-4-0T is to be found. For the monorail-obsessed, there is also a story on Sydney's version of what I believe would be much more attractive if it was an elevated 2ft gauge railway. John John Browning Brisbane Queensland Australia PO Box 99 Annerley 4103 Phone +61 (0)7 3255 9084 Mobile 0407 069 199
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SMR SMR SMR and a little more SMR!
BLI BLI <alcogoodwin@...>
Hi all,
Not sure if it is good form to mention another publication on the group, however the latest 'Australian Railway History' (Bulletin for us oldies) is chocka block full of South Maitland Railways. Indeed, except for the Letter section and a two page piece about a kettle that disgraced itself at Sodwalls, thats all it is. The issue consists of two articles: 1) Boom and Despair - The South Maitland Railways in the 1920s. Written by SMR expert Bob Driver. 2) Chasing Australia's Last Major Steam Railway Written by RVRM identity Graham Black. An awesome read for any person obsessed by the SMR. Regards Brad ** PHILIPPINE RAILWAY & TRANSPORTATION SIGs ** ** AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY WEBSITES AND FORUMS ** New hub for all websites by the 'Philippine Railway SIG' and LocoShed'. News - Photos - Forums - Updates - Preservation - Parties ~~ Now everything can be found all in the one place! ~~ ****** http://philippine-railways.blogspot.com/ ****** Importing contacts has never been easier.. Bring your friends over to Yahoo! Mail today! http://www.trueswitch.com/yahoo-ph
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Re: Japanese industrial and steam locomotives
John Peterson
Hello Iain,
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I hope someone can let me know this too. I bought a few books when I was in Japan; On the Kiso logging line; Mori locomotive works; Another logging line [that started off using dogs as motive power!] and a sugar line on South Daito Island. All written in Japanese but fantastic photos and plans. No doubt there are more. I believe there use to be one on the Kato locomotive works but now out of print. Charles Small's book 'Rails to the Raising Sun is the only book I know of; Well worth getting. Cheers John
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From: LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au on behalf of Iain Stuart Sent: Sun 15/03/2009 7:49 PM To: LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au Subject: [LRRSA] Japanese industrial and steam locomotives I have just spent an intensive 2 weeks in southern Japan looking at Industrial heritage sites. As a consequence I have numerous photos of preserved locomotives and of a few at work (e.g at Nippon Steel). Is there a reference book in English on Japanese steam or industrial locomotives that anyone knows of? I tried the Japanese railway group and didn't get very much. 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 Important - This email and any attachments may be confidential. If received in error, please contact us and delete all copies. Before opening or using attachments check them for viruses and defects. Regardless of any loss, damage or consequence, whether caused by the negligence of the sender or not, resulting directly or indirectly from the use of any attached files our liability is limited to resupplying any affected attachments. Any representations or opinions expressed are those of the individual sender, and not necessarily those of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
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Japanese industrial and steam locomotives
Iain
I have just spent an intensive 2 weeks in southern Japan looking at
Industrial heritage sites. As a consequence I have numerous photos of preserved locomotives and of a few at work (e.g at Nippon Steel). Is there a reference book in English on Japanese steam or industrial locomotives that anyone knows of? I tried the Japanese railway group and didn't get very much. 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
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Inside Rail enews
Sorry for the multiple postings - this is for public information only.
Some members may be interested in receiving on a daily basis a digest of Australian media stories on rail-related topics. Barry Blair's "Inside Rail eNews" is free of cost and obligation. To join, simply email Barry at barryblair@aapt.net.au Unsubscribing is by the same method. I have been receiving Barry's emails for a while and have found it a useful way of obtaining and sharing information. John John Browning Brisbane Queensland Australia PO Box 99 Annerley 4103 Phone +61 (0)7 3255 9084 Mobile 0407 069 199
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Nadi, Fiji
Chuck
This is currently the "off" season and there has been a lot of flood damage on the cane lines in the last few months. The crushing season does not start until June or July. The lines outside Nadi Airport are very busy during the season and there is a small locomotive depot just to the south of Nadi, past the Hindu temple where the Nadi Back Road joins the main highway. If you get a car or a cab (should be cheap), you need to head north towards Lautoka, keeping a keen eye out for maintenance trains. When you get to Lautoka sugar mill, there should be plenty of interest in the yard and in the loco shed. You will need to go to the security office (off to your right when you stand facing the loco shed) to ask permission to look around inside the mill area. In return, could you please send a report of what you see to LRRSA@yahoogroups.com.au We would be keen to hear if you see a grey and orange diesel, newly delivered from Australia, and if you see it what number it has been allocated at the mill. Enjoy your enforced stay in Fiji. John John Browning Brisbane Queensland Australia PO Box 99 Annerley 4103 Phone +61 (0)7 3255 9084 Mobile 0407 069 199
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Re: [HOe-modeling] Lettuce Trains and Fiji Sugar Trains [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
Chris Stratton
I would reply but I don't have his e-mail address or subscribe to the group
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his e-mail came from. Regards, Chris
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Re: [HOe-modeling] Lettuce Trains and Fiji Sugar Trains [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
jdennis@...
Chuck,
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It's the wrong season for sugar cane to be harvested, so there will no sugar cane trains operating anywhere in Fiji (or Australia for that matter). It's what we call "the slack" here in Australia. As to whether the lines around the airport are still in use, if you did happen to be in the cutting season, I can't help. John
Rod Hutchinson <r.hutchinson@bom.gov.au> wrote:
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Re: [HOe-modeling] Lettuce Trains and Fiji Sugar Trains [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
Rod Hutchinson <r.hutchinson@...>
Hi all,
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Chuck, when I was on one of my many visits to Fiji Sugar Cane Railways are alive and well Can somebody respond to Chuck's question of Fiji Railways? Regards Rod Hutchinson
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From: HOe-modeling@yahoogroups.com [mailto:HOe-modeling@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Lie Sent: Saturday, 14 March 2009 2:23 PM To: HOe-modeling@yahoogroups.com Subject: [HOe-modeling] Lettuce Trains and Fiji Sugar Trains I may find my self stranded in Fiji for a day or two. The area around the international airport at Nadi is a spider web of sugar cane rail road tracks. Alas, they looked kind of unused last time I saw them. Does anyone know if there is still sugar cane railroading in Fiji near Nadi? Chuck in the beautiful Sky Valley ________________________________ From: daniel caso <d.caso@yahoo.com> To: HOe-modeling@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 12:30:59 PM Subject: Re: [HOe-modeling] HO / HOe crossing Chris: Well. I can't recall if they are right or left, but I have somewhere in a box two Lilliput H0/H0e crossings. I want to keep at least one for eventual unexpected "inspiration", but if it helps you to go further with your layout I will be pleased to exchange it for some H0 to 0 nut-bolt or rivets. You may contact me of-line if you wish. Best regards Daniel --- HOWARD C TAYLOR <EITHLT@comcast.net> wrote: roco made one years ago for ahm in the minitrains line . i think the Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com ------------------------------------ HOe page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HOe-modeling Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------ HOe page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HOe-modeling Yahoo! Groups Links
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New file uploaded to LRRSA
LRRSA@...
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the LRRSA group. File : /Bibliographies for researchers/Cane Railway Bibliography.doc Uploaded by : johnkenyonbrowning <ceo8@iinet.net.au> Description : Bibliography of Sugar Cane Railways in Australia and Fiji You can access this file at the URL: http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/LRRSA/files/Bibliographies%20for%20researchers/Cane%20Railway%20Bibliography.doc To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: http://help.yahoo.com/l/au/yahoo7/groups/original/ownmod/web/index.htmlfiles Regards, johnkenyonbrowning <ceo8@iinet.net.au>
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Re: [ausnarrowgauge] Krauss H class [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
Rod Hutchinson <r.hutchinson@...>
Hi all
I found a picture of this Krauss at http://www.australiansteam.com/tas/krauss5682.jpg It is Krauss 5682 / 5800 of 1906 / 1907 Redwater Creek Tramway, Sheffield Can anybody help me understand the throttle arrangements? And Is it likely that a similar throttle arrangement was on Ezard's Hybrid Loco? Regards Rod Hutchinson Hi Bruce & everyone else. Do you have some photos of the throttle gear and / or the backhead of a prototype Krauss I could have a look at? What is the motion gear on a Krauss? Regards Rod Hutchinson
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New file uploaded to LRRSA
LRRSA@...
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the LRRSA group. File : /Cave Hill Tramway, Victoria/MAP_CaveHillTramway_APWresearchNo10.tif Uploaded by : narowt <r.hutchinson@bom.gov.au> Description : Map - Cave Hill Tram, Lilydale, Victoria, Australia You can access this file at the URL: http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/LRRSA/files/Cave%20Hill%20Tramway%2C%20Victoria/MAP_CaveHillTramway_APWresearchNo10.tif To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: http://help.yahoo.com/l/au/yahoo7/groups/original/ownmod/web/index.htmlfiles Regards, narowt <r.hutchinson@bom.gov.au>
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Re: Help wanted [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
John Dennis <jdennis@...>
Rod,
John Hyett may have got the attachment, but it would be stripped off emails to the group. Any chance you could send it my way? John D On Mon, 2 Mar 2009 09:24:13 +1100, "Rod Hutchinson" <r.hutchinson@bom.gov.au> wrote: John,========================================================== 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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