GOULBURN CROOKWELL HERITAGE
RAILWAY!

In Memory Of Ruth Stewart.

G'day. I have been somewhat slack in finally getting around to putting these shots up.
Way, way back in the ancient days of 2017, the S*M*U*T group headed on down to Crookwell for a BBQ fundraiser.
  While the last train ran in 1985 (line opened in 1902), the very active 'Goulburn Crookwell Heritage Railway (GCHR)'  have restored the station precinct in Crookwell. The station building itself has been restored and turned into a fascinating museum display showcasing hundreds of railway artifacts.
  I had not been to Crookwell for many years and was stunned to see the difference these guys have made.
The whole day was much enjoyed and we cannot thank the members enough for making us so welcome.
If you are passing through the area, be sure to call in on the guys. Contact them via their website for details of when people will be there.

  The group has many fantastic plans and would certainly love to hear from anyone who would like to become a member and help as a volunteer.
Currently, operation of trikes around the yard is limited to members only. But going from the regular progress reports, it shall not be long until the yard has been restored to a standard suitable for passenger haulage.

A huge thanks to the following for their kindness on the day:
Lenny Stewart, Manfred Melchert, Bruce Nelson, Gordon Stewart, Albert Melchert, Claude Riley, Michael Sheppard Morris, Ruth Stewart and David Mollar.

GCHR is a group worthy of our support.

GCHR Website
GCHR on Facebook

Part of the amazing museum collection. Prepare to spend a long time
looking through this incredible collection.

Jason Anthony (left) and Tony Meredith.

Neville Condor (centre) talking to the wonderful Alf and Vicky Atkin.

Mr Lenny Stewart in his element.

The day coincided with my 48th birthday, a fact that got out and lead to the group surprising me with a birthday cake.
I was quite moved by it all I must admit.

Jason Anthony flies the flag.

NSWRail - Crookwell Line

Wikipedia - Crookwell Line

Crookwell Rail Derailment

Trove - Crookwell

Check out Crookwell in the 80s.

More on the Goulburn Crookwell Heritage 

Railway coming soon.

Stay tuned y'all.

Way & Works Drawings

From the Heritage Railway Resources page.

Enjoy

STONY POINT LINE - 11-3-1987

Victoria

The Stony Point line (opened to Baxter in 1888, the rest in 1889) has held a special interest for me since first crossing the line at Baxter in the 1980s.
It has services to Stony Point suspeded in 1981, but were reintroduced in 1984.
The line has had four branches over the years.

Baxter - Mornington (1889-1981)
Bittern - Redhill (1921-1953)
Long Island Junction - Long Island (1969-now)
HMAS Cerberus (?-?)

The following is a selection of photos taken on March 11th, 1987. This would be the earliest of a number of visits made to the area over the years.

Stony Point Internet Resources

Infrastructure - VicSig
Wikipedia-Stony Point
Wikipedia-Mornington
Wikipedia-Red Hill
Current Timetables

Stations Past - Stony Point Line
Youtube - Trains on the Stony Point line.
Youtube - Last Train to HMAS Cerberus.

Some Chap Named Wongm & His Relevant Photos.
Railcar Vs 4WD

Friends of the Stony Point Line.
Mornington Railway Website
Mornington Railway Facebook

Semi Retired Foamer Media

Still handing out the last of my latest 'Along Da Riles' magazine.
Plans are afoot for another that will be very much railway modelling based as a bit of a test for such a type of magazine in the Philippines.
This magazine was printed in Australia and handed out for free in the Philippines to help promote the hobby there.

Philippine Railway Historical Society

PRHS Blog

WYONG STATION INFRASTRUCTURE

Opened: August 15th 1887

This morning I received some photos taken by Andrew Tailby, a NSW based heritage infrastructure specialist. 

Andrew devotes a lot of his time photographing station buildings and infrastructure to share knowledge with others with a like-mind interest around the world.
His continuing efforts have spanned a few decades and not only do I feel he should be acknowledged for doing so much for promoting heritage railway infrastructure, I feel honoured that he has chosen our websites and Facebook pages
to share it all with.
He has generously offered an in-depth look at a selection of NSW railway stations from time to time.

Great work mate - Thank you.

A heritage brick.

Heritage Telstra payphone from the pre-mobile phone era.
It is thought that one could talk to another member of humanity by putting coins within a small hole somewhere on the phone itself.
If anyone has any further information, please feel free to email the 'Semi Retired Foamer', or your local historical museum.

Back from the days when we assumed only two genders existed.

Classic Suez waste transfer unit of 2017 vintage.

Chewing gum remnants thought to go back to 2017 during a major even on the Central Coast line that saw Nigel Brocklesby (OAM) caught mid chew by his train to Sydney arriving two minutes early.
The garbage bin, see other photo, was too far away for it to be conveniently dumped within.

Brick mortar made to a special recipe possibly invented by none other that Herbert J Cahill, the lesser known third cousin, the former Premier, John Cahill.


All photos were taken by Andrew Tailby who wishes to thank the staff and management of Sydney Trains for their immense assistance in making this photographic survey possible (by recharging his Opal card)

COMING SOON

A ridiculously huge amount of 48 class images, maybe even an 830 or two, about to be spewed forth across the pages of your beloved 'Semi Retired Foamer' blog.
Join us in our quest to breach the 100 photo mark, as we look at Australia's best looking (especially in candy) and most versatile branchliners.

You're Welcome.

Mk1 and 2 48 class listing last year.

48s at Ariah Park on Semi Retired Foamer TV.

Stay tuned for a loco depot full of ALCo.

December 8th saw the regular Tramfest celebrations happening in Nambour.

Tramfest is a fantastic event, setup to raise funds for plans to use the heritage tramway down Howard Street for a tourist tram.
Once up and running, the potential for the future is incredible.
This could turn out to be a huge draw card in the future, especially if there is a push for the occasional use of local sugar industry historical items as well as the trams.

A huge thank you to everyone who make these terrific events happen.

Want to learn more?

Nambour Tramfest (Facebook)

Nambour Tram (Facebook)
Maroochy Shire Tramways (Facebook)
Maroochy Shire Tramways (Website)

Tramfest Video (SRF Media)

Tramfest Photographs (Maroochy Shire Tramways)

A huge thanks to Peter Clark from the Nambour Tramway Company and
Andrew Palser from the 'Maroochy River Lift Bridge' group.