Hello all, Back in 2015 and 2016 I mentioned the Memory Map software/maps (http://memory-map.com.au/digital-maps/topographic-maps-australia.html) on this email list, and it having both 2D and 3D maps.

Dear all, A quick query. I'm a volunteer at the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway in North Wales. In addition to running trains, we also run a really successful book shop specialising in narrow gauge ti

Hello Michael, Copies are readily available on the second hand market, and at reasonable prices. Go to www.bookfinder.com and use Lou Rae and The Abt Railway as author and title, and you will find the

Try this web site, NSW Spatial Services http://spatialservices.finance.nsw.gov.au/mapping_and_imagery When the home page opens click on parish maps, click accept on the copyright page and it will take

Wondering if anyone else is having troubles with the usual NSW Land Registry Services' (NSW LRS) Historical Land Records Viewer as it either tells me that site is no secure or it does open but the pag

The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Gold Coast, has a 2018 dated webpage noting the steamer is operational. I recall some questions in the past about the status of this loco. https://currumbinsanctuary.

I have one recent one. But am in the Philippines.

In the early fifties I had my railwayman’s annual vacation in Queensland. I visited many sugar mill sites from Hambledon Mill near Cairns [which had Clyde 0-6-0 diesel locos] south to Moreton Central

The CaneSIG image collection may have what you are looking for Frank: Image link: North Eton Sugar Mill, Mackay Q 4 Hunslet 4-6-0T Canefield to mill -- 20.9.63 (Built by Hunslet Engine Co. for British

Thank you very much Lynn. I have contacted you directly about a high res version. It is just what we want. Regards, Frank

I only have a photo of it at Ipswich pre-restoration, with band-aids attached. Regards, CS

Good morning all, The next issue of Light Railways will include an article about Hunslet 4-6-0T locomotive, Buuilder's No.1239, which is now restored in the Workshops Railway, Museum, Ipswich. This lo

Can those who knew Pyrmont in Sydney during the CSR refinery era please help (confirm yes or no) the results of my following investigations. It is to do with an article on Condong in the CSR era. I li

Hello all, Please note that we have now sold out of Speed Limit 20 Plus, and we are unable to get any more stock. Frank

For those who want to know what the pound has bought over the years, the short item below is from the RAHS newsletter. Only goes back to 1901 unfortunately. Pre-Decimal Inflation Calculator The Reserv

The latest 2018 Hairyleg kmz file (4MB file size) is now available from my Google Drive. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qgWfJ_ov9-Kqvq6tLdrpErDQafMcrJpI/view John “Hairyleg” (LRRSA member) asked tha

All, Light Railways 260 (April 2018) was packed last night, and is in the hands of Australia Post. Expect delivery before Easter, certainly in the capital cities. The PDF version will be made availabl

Hi All, This is an interesting article covering the discovery of the remains of an old waggonway in Tyneside (Newcastle) England. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/new-information-s

Some track plans as well as maps and line histories for Brisbane to Grafton and Casino to Murwillumbah lines, are now available thanks to the generosity of various people who sent these via email. The

Light Railways 260, the April 2018 issue, has now been handed over to the printer. For thos wishing to plan ahead, here are the meeting details: Brisbane - Friday 20 April 7:30pm - Railways of Panama