NEWS PAGE
JJuly 28:
M4: The tubes have now been fitted and welding of the boiler is now complete with the next step
being an hydraulic test.
Fowler: More testing is scheduled for tomorrow July 29.
July 15:
The Fowler loco ran two test trains from Coles Beach to Don. Each trip saw the Fowler attached to
the rear of the usual V hauled passenger train, consisting of the V2 and two carriages AAL11 and
SSD2, while it travelled to Coles Beach. Then the Fowler hauled the complete consist back to the
Don. There were a few problems encountered on the first trip, but the second trip was ok. The load
was well in excess of what the Fowler would be expected to haul when it does enter service, it is
envisaged the normal load will be one carriage, probably SSD2.
June 27:
The latest (June 2010) Inveresk report can be accessed from the Inveresk page
June 21:
Fowler now on youtube: Click on the link below:
June 19:
The Fowler loco was checked by the boiler inspector today, and has passed its steam test. the
boiler certificate has been issued and will be sent to the Don River this week. The locomotive is
expected to enter service hauling Sunday trains in the very near future. Watch this page for news.
May 9:
It is anticipated that the Fowler will return to operational use shortly and will operate Sunday
steam trains until M4 is returned to operational standards
April 21: NEW WINTER TIMETABLE
A new winter timetable is to be introduced for 2010. From June 1 to August 31
2010 trains will run from 10am to 3pm, and the shop will close at 4pm.
See TIMETABLE page
April 20:
WORKSHOP NEWS
(Updated May 9)
M4
Some tubes are being welded by Dieter Howorka at his Launceston workshop. After that they will be x-rayed by Metaserv and then returned to Don for installing in the locomotive.
The boiler barrel was inspected by the boiler inspector
Fowler
The rear axle bearings have been manufactured by Geoff Sellars.
Gary Duggan and John Mitchell have replaced as many pins and bushes as are needed.
The dome has been taken off for a boiler inspection prior to a steam test.
AAR2
Work to a very high standard is progressing steadily.
Workshop
New direction signs are being placed to allow visitors better access to our workshop.
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M4: The tubes have now been fitted and welding of the boiler is now complete with the next step
being an hydraulic test.
Fowler: More testing is scheduled for tomorrow July 29.
July 15:
The Fowler loco ran two test trains from Coles Beach to Don. Each trip saw the Fowler attached to
the rear of the usual V hauled passenger train, consisting of the V2 and two carriages AAL11 and
SSD2, while it travelled to Coles Beach. Then the Fowler hauled the complete consist back to the
Don. There were a few problems encountered on the first trip, but the second trip was ok. The load
was well in excess of what the Fowler would be expected to haul when it does enter service, it is
envisaged the normal load will be one carriage, probably SSD2.
June 27:
The latest (June 2010) Inveresk report can be accessed from the Inveresk page
June 21:
Fowler now on youtube: Click on the link below:
June 19:
The Fowler loco was checked by the boiler inspector today, and has passed its steam test. the
boiler certificate has been issued and will be sent to the Don River this week. The locomotive is
expected to enter service hauling Sunday trains in the very near future. Watch this page for news.
May 9:
It is anticipated that the Fowler will return to operational use shortly and will operate Sunday
steam trains until M4 is returned to operational standards
April 21: NEW WINTER TIMETABLE
A new winter timetable is to be introduced for 2010. From June 1 to August 31
2010 trains will run from 10am to 3pm, and the shop will close at 4pm.
See TIMETABLE page
April 20:
WORKSHOP NEWS
(Updated May 9)
M4
Some tubes are being welded by Dieter Howorka at his Launceston workshop. After that they will be x-rayed by Metaserv and then returned to Don for installing in the locomotive.
The boiler barrel was inspected by the boiler inspector
Fowler
The rear axle bearings have been manufactured by Geoff Sellars.
Gary Duggan and John Mitchell have replaced as many pins and bushes as are needed.
The dome has been taken off for a boiler inspection prior to a steam test.
AAR2
Work to a very high standard is progressing steadily.
Workshop
New direction signs are being placed to allow visitors better access to our workshop.
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