ARE YOU AWARE?

S*M*U*T and 'The Semi-Retired Foamer'' run a number of specialist Facebook research groups based on Australian (and overseas) railway topics.

Maroochy Shire Tramways SIG

BHP Rail History SIG

Philippine Railway Historical Society

Botany Line SIG

South Maitland & Richmond Vale Railways SIG

  All contain a wealth of information about their respective topics.

  Come join us and join in.

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INSTAMATIC SHOTS

Old, and a little pathetic, but historical none the less.

Corner of Spring an Bourke Streets in Melbourne.
Z1-57 has since been scrapped.

W2 607 was one of the art trams.

Following withdrawal, it was sold to a private buyer in Brooklyn (Victoria). The electric were later sent to the USA, with the body going later.

It's current situation is unconfirmed.
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Thanks to Gareth Lumsden

  Once such a common sight on Sydney Harbour, the well known Lady class ferries have been in decline for many years.

  Recently the LADY NORTHCOTT joined the retiree ranks, her future now being uncertain. Hopefully she fins a good owner.

  The following photos were taken during Australia Day this year. The afternoon was spent riding both her, and sister LADY HERRON, on the Taronga Zoo run.

Lady Class on Wikipedia

RICHMOND VALE RAILWAY MUSEUM

COALFIELDS STEAM WEEKEND

Unveiling of newly restored (static) ROD 23.

South Maitland & Richmond Vale Railways SIG

BHP SERIES

Part 1

Over coming weeks the Semi-Retired Foamer will share a large selection of photos taken at the various BHP steelworks around NSW, Victoria and South Australia.

Interested the railways of BHP in Australia and overseas?
BHP Railway History SIG - Facebook