Jeff, All that planning undermined by the forces of nature! Did SMR No. 23 make it to the Coalfields Steam weekend? Bob McKillop

LR indexes were ppublished for issues up to No. 92. Everyone agrees that these need to be updated and made available, but who has got the time and inclination to undertake this laborious task? Re Iain

On 21 May Michael Menzies wrote: I am seeking some information re Laverton (Vic) explosives tramway. I have always had a general awareness that it existed (of 2 foot gauge?) was horse worked? and conn

I have followed the correspondence on this subject with interest. A classic example is a photo in the State Library of NSW collection that is evidently states[d] that it was of a train delivering wate

Further to crannyjohn's message re phosphate mining on French Pacific Islands, particularly Makatea, recent members may be interested in the article on Makatea in LR 169 (February 2003). At the conclu

On Saturday at 9.22am Hunslet wrote: And what is "Homebush" supposed to represent? A 3' 6" gauge train in Darwin? Pete, what makes you think movie dramas are suppored to represent reality? Bob McKillo

Many thanks for the update Lynn. I have prepared a report for the next LR (June) based on the information provided by John. Bob McKillop

In response to Mark's message re map of the wharf area and an earlier request for a map of the Newington Armory railway network, group members may wish to note that a map of the whole railway network

Many thanks to those who have responded to this request - both on and off group. There are a number of positive suggestions put forward and all responses have been relayed to the Northbridge Sea Scout

I have had a request for assistance from the Northbridge Sea Scouts on Middle Harbour in Sydney who are seeking four 30ft lengths of 40lb rail - or 6 lengths of 20ft rail - to repair the slipway to th

Denis and others planning to attend - the April 'Rail Discovery Tour' is well time for a report (and photos) of the revived operation for the June issue of Light Railways (reports due by 26 April). I

John, I canot find anything on this website that suggests any activity on the railway at all!! There is a message that says cannot open the actual page of this full address. Regards Bob McKillop

Philip, Have you tried the State Library and State Records re the original glass plate negative? My understanding is that most of the Government Printer photos went to the State Library, but State Rec

The National Trust Victoria is having to cull its library and is looking for a new home for a number of its journals. A list has been circulated through Heritage Victoria chat site and includes: 'The

If the February issue of Light Railways was only posted on Friday, Australia Post has done well this time - mine was received here in Sydney on Monday 5th. Comments from readers on delivery, content a

Many thanks to Mike and Peter for their postings on this. It looks like there is scope for an update report in the next H&T section. If anyone has a photo of the Coal Creek Bush Railway operating afte

As reported in Light Railways 190, the Coal Creek Heritage Village site, including the Bush Tramway, was closed in June 2006 for rehabilitation. The South Gippsland Council was to make a decision on t

LRRSA members may care to note that the February issue of the magazine (LR 193) is in the mail. The editors invite all members of the LRRSA Yahoo Group to use this vehicle to provide feedback on this

Oops! I see I have written 1868 instead of 1856 as the date of building of the AA Company 0-4-0WT locos. Bob McKillop