The second pointless installment in our 2018 

Nubbafest report.

Part 1 can be found HERE should it interest.

Railfan Police: Please Note That No Perway Was Violated In The Course Of Our Trying To Enjoy Our Hobby....

DATE	LOCOS	TRAIN	LOCATION	NOTES
6-10-18	8230 8116 8130		Nubba	Dn Grain 07:03
	NR58 9312 NR59 97	7WM2	Nubba	Dn Steel 09:05
	NR84 21 9307 9310	7MW2	Nubba	Up Steel 15:50
	SSR102 101	3142	Nubba	Up Grain, Ex Stockinbingal 16:23
	C507 4911 G514	2347	Nubba	Dn SSR Grain 17:42
	NR98 30 35 16	6AB6	Nubba	Up Containers 18:41
	QBX002 003	1311	Nubba	Dn Containers 19:21
	8220 48138	8932	Nubba	Up Ore 20:36
	SCT014 004	6BM9	Nubba	Dn SCT 21:38
7-10-18	NR96 11 79	7SM2	Nubba	Dn Containers 09:28
	NR24 NR2 9305 NR88	1WM2	Nubba	Dn Steel 10:41
	8143 42 23	1GK6	Stockinbingal	Up Grain 18:14
	NR90 23 89	7NY2	Stockinbingal	Up Steel 18:35
	NR90 23 89	7NY2	Nubba	Up Steel 19:33
	NR39 121 53 113	7BM4	Nubba	Dn Containers 19:59
	QBX003 002	3112	Nubba	Up Containers 20:18
8-10-18	8230 8116 8130	9329	Nubba	Dn Grain 08:20
	NR81 43 82 9305	2MW2	Goulburn	Up Steel 14:03
			Compiled:	Brad Peadon

Sunset over Nubba bridge (Glenroy Lane).

NR24 NR2 9305 NR88 Down Steel - Nubba

Macca, Sammy, Aiden and MrX

QBX002 CM3314 pass through in the dying moments of daylight.

NR21 NR84 9310 NR07 8226  Dn 6WM2 Steel - Nubba

Sammy, Macca and Roddy

Pure luck with the daylight as NR90 NR23 NR89 roll into 

Stockinbingal with up 7NY2 steel.

We would follow this train back to Nubba.

In part 1 we saw the 'Stockinbingal Foamers Chair' on the platform and half restored.

Here we have the 'Morrisons Hill Preservation Society's' store of foamers chairs awaiting restoration.
Once completed, they will find homes on various Riverina railway stations, including Ariah Park and Kywong.

Stockinbingal station at dusk.

Our week long adventure came to an end with this final shot of NR81 NR43 NR82 and 9305 rolling into Goulburn with 2MW2 up steel from Melbourne.

Thus bringing the era of SMUT trips to 

a close.........for now.

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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.

Howdee, and welcome back to the third installment of our rapidly growing photographic expose on the preservation efforts of S*M*U*T group members. 

What started out as a two part article, has inspired people to send in enough shots to ensure at least one more following this.
All this has lead me to reflect on the group and how lucky we are to have those who are in it. Such a great, hard working and dedicated group of volunteers, giving their all, despite the negativity that a few in the preservation hobby aim their way.

Without you guys we would be much the poorer.

Brad has devoted a large amount of time to promoting railway 

heritage in the Philippines.
After eight years of effort, 2007 saw the first attempt at setting u an official railway preservation group.
This group went on to restore the historic BUDA car above, as well as donating to a heritage railway display at the main passenger terminal of Tutuban.
He is currently working on the early stages of something bigger.

Zachary Dray dedicating his time to the bus preservation industry as well.

Sohtaka being a PSM on the State Mine Christmas tour to Tarana.

Linda Mcfarlane is a regular volunteer at Lithgow's 'State Mine Railway Museum'.

No, Zane is not sleeping on the job.
This one one SMUTTER the rest of himself as well.

The CPH 'Dream Team'.
Linda, Zane and Aaron.

Geoff Riley caught fitting the waugh grate side bearer bars to 3237.

Lithgow State Mine Railway website!

The final (possibly) instalment in the series will be available soon.

Welcome back to the second part of our look at the great work of the 

"Strange Modelers of Universal Trains' members and the great work they do.
Our group is based on friendship and giving back to the railway hobby. Two things that seem to scare so many people.
The first part of this article inspired many more to send in, even more, shots of SMUTTERs at work in the preservation scene.
Thank you to one and all.

Lenny Stewart drives the final spike on the restored platform Rd Crookwell.

Evan Rees was captured here needle gunning the bogies of MAM907.

Albert Melchert busy deplating (if that is a word) sleepers at Crookwell.

Zachary Dray is a regular sight on train tours, spending his free time helping passengers enjoy the experience even more.

Albert is SMUTs trike expert, having restored many over the years and with a great personal collection.

Though he is behind the camera in this shot, Bradly Coulter was conductor and trainee driver in this historic shot on the wharves at Newcastle.

Ben Barnes is another familiar sight on railway tours. This time he was the guard on a double headed steam train to Newcastle for THNSW.

Dodgy Lyons seems no more happier than when up front of the 
restored Red Rattler set.

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Stay tuned for part 3 - Coming soon.