The late Mel Haigh researched and wrote a wonderful series of articles on the A4s for the Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Society. The link below...
As I understand it, 4489 Dominion of Canada was initially released to traffic in workshop grey, but with Apple Green wheels. This was only for a...
Would you consider it treason or mutiny when a government changes at a democratic general election? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Yes, you are right. The sets were designed for a DC overhead electrification system that never happened. They had provision for driving cabs,...
Back when they were looking their best. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Sorry to keep the drift going.. The system in Queensland was to use a letter to designate the number of driving wheels (A=4, B=6 etc.) and add to...
But we were having the most wonderful dream…….. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
They did, at least, consider taking part in the fun. https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/182958803595869847/ Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Yes Johann, The Ravenshoe - Tumoulin section is no longer in use. The D17 sits at Ravenshoe having not steamed for many years, sadly.
A restored Peckett locomotive has returned to service at the Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway in Far North Queensland, Australia. Works no....
I had the privilege to visit the works a number of years ago. I was very impressed with the CAD drawings of the cylinder block that David showed...
Rushing to catch Eurostar this afternoon, I made a quick diversion to KX to see Flying Scotsman. Was worth the effort to see an A3 under the roof....
The carriages of the NNR are a credit to the railway. They give an opportunity for the passenger to experience so many different ages of vehicle...
EBay says they may not post to Australia. I’ll have to come and pick them up then. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
That isn’t just a spare boiler - there is a complete loco scattered there in parts. No 3 was dismantled quite a few years ago with a view to...
Well, at least one of the powered bogies would have been nice. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Hi rodders154, From my point of view, the ship has already sailed on that one. Although I live on the other side of the world, I am a member /...
I am surprised at myself that I am still following the soap opera that is this thread. I guess that the only reason is that I am waiting to get...
From many of the recent comments, it does appear that "88" is indeed a very useful locomotive for the WSR. And there is one advantage for the...
I have watched this issue unfold over recent months from a great distance and am saddened by developments. Although aware that the WSR has had...
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