Michael, We did the IP from Broken Hill to Kalgoorlie in 2011, so these images bring back fond memories. I take it you went from Adelaide to Perth (and return?). Getting some rain (during return journ

Re the Department of Home Affairs advertisement of 12 July 1914 for a 2ft gauge locomotive to be delivered to Port Moresby in the Territory of Papua, this looks like the efforts a locomotive for the 2

John, Yes, this is almost certainly the Federal Capital Commission Purcell loco. It is covered in some detail in Jim Longworth’s forthcoming book, including details of the various advertisements for i

I have been asked by a colleague to post a request for information regarding the origins of Tramway Street in Denistone. A Wikipedia article on Dundas Valley states that 'Thomas Mitchell' opened a qua

On 23 January Michael Marczan wrote: My first post/reply here. Reading the replies set off a spark in the old grey matter and I dug out my copy of 'Colonial Engineer - John Whitton 1819 - 1898 and the

Regarding Railway Street in Nuku'alofa, local informants advise that this was probably part of the route for a Public Works Department line associated with the harbour levelling and construction works

Further to postings on this subject, it might also be noted that my article 'Origins of the Australian central sugar milling system' in LR 138 (October 1997) covers the early years of cane transport a

Philip, Yes, that is clearly the Caldwell-Vale IC locomotive which had a winch mechanism for raising and lowering trucks on the incline. It is described in the Light Railways magazines listed by John

Rod, You had an interesting day. The second image only worked once I went to ‘large’ for the image. Regards Bob McKillop

In reply to Brian's query about an early Australian movie featuring a climax locomotive, Bill Bolton replied: That would be "Tall Timbers" from 1937.... Light Railways No. 75 (January 1982) has an art

Phil, Yes your request to the LRRSA Yahoo Group has produced lots of fascinating responses. There is an item in the Research section of the December issue of Light Railways requesting information from

I agree with the points raised by John. The politics of Fiji is complex and reactionary, but basically the show has been run by the Fijian chiefs who have relied on Indian cane farmers to do the hard

Frank, I have checked out your files of LR 22 and 23. It seems that LR at the time was guilty of the crime of converting 1920s pounds to dollars on a 2 for 1 basis - hopefully we have recanted from su

Did any contributors to this group attend the Oil, Steam & Kerosene field days at Menangle on 14-15 May? Information and photos for a report focusing on the railway operations for the H&T section of t

Brian, Bad typo that: I understand that Lever Brothers rarely bothered about a level playing field in the Pacific! Bob From: LRRSA@... [mailto:LRRSA@...] On Behalf Of Bri

Rod, Not much left on Guadacanal I’m afraid. The Americans had an extensive railway network on the Plains during the War and there are photos about of small diesel locos operating there. When I was th

John, Yes, an interesting story. Its worth a report in H&T, but we need to get a good photo of the memorial first. Regards Bob McKillop

Ross Mainwaring has provided the following advice regarding arrangements for Ray Graf's funeral and requested it be posted on this group. The funeral will be at 11am this Thursday, 6 January, at the P

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 f

Chris Stratton wote on 19 December: I'll be staying in Port Macquarie with the family next month and was wondering if there are any light railway remains in the area worth looking at. They would need