G’day Michael, We are at Porthmadog from the 26th July to 30th July and visiting the Talyllin on the 28eth July so will miss the birthday bash. David

G’day Michael, Excellent thank you again. I will be visiting WHR, Ffestiniog and Talyllyn in mid July to see them in 3D. Cheers, David Axup

“Spirit of Salts” no longer exists. David

G’day Prof, Not an official source but usually considered as a good one. In Edward Downs’ “Speed Limit 20” [published in 1963] at page 16:- It should be noted that the series were originally referred

G’day Michael, Great photos and spectacular scenery. Not sure about all that wet white stuff. Having gone across Canada in winter I think I’ll stick to more temperate climes. Cheers, David

Thanks Alan. They are great photos. Love the one taken with the Give Way sign in the foreground. David

Owl is an interesting arrangement. The modernsteam site shows the set up quite clearly. Thanks for another interesting set of photos. Cheers, David Axup

Great photos. Thank you. David R Axup

Thanks Michael. It is a great trip especially if you did the whole Sydney – Perth [or the other way] journey. David

Thanks Michael, That is a handsome locomotive. The WHR is high on my list of places to go when my wife and I are in the UK next year. Cheers, David R Axup

G’day Michael, Thank you. Great photos of some handsome locos. Cheers, David Melbourne, Oz

the steamer is much better looking I agree Bill and by an exponential factor. In fact that diseasel is bloody ugly. Cheers, David

Great photos. Thank you. David R Axup

Don’t know Chris. A quick e-mail to Alan Maggs should answer your question. Cheers, David

Thanks David. Caught short so to speak. David

G’day Brian, Photos are at http://au.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/LRRSA/photos/albums Cheers, David

G’day All, The following is from a friend embarked on a serious project and is for your information. I have put an album called River Rail on the web site with the photos mentioned. The Western Touris

Dave, Have you looked at Mark Bau’s site www.victorianrailways.net for photos of the VR DRC railcars. You can contact Mark through the website. Cheers, David Axup

I agree. It is a great production and will provide a lot to consider on the excellent maps in the publication. Cheers, David R Axup

And Israel – courtesy of the 1st and 2nd AIF David