Re: Tasmania's Abt Line - Work Commences

[thalytgv@my-deja.com]

> David Bennetts wrote in message <3890b98d@newshost.pcug.org.au>...
> >The Hobart Mercury reported that work had started on the Abt line,
which is
> >being rebuilt between Queenstown and Strahan.  Senator Jocelyn
Newman was
> at
> >Queenstown on 26 January, where work had begun on rebuilding the
station
> >facilities, including the former goods shed, incorporating huon pine
beams.
> >The work is being funded by the Commonwealth Govt to the tune of
$20 - $30
> >million dollars, and is expected to be completed by the end of next
year.
> >
> >Prior to that, it is possible that demonstration trains could be
working on
> >a short length of track out of Queenstown.  The local populace is
very
> >enthusiastic, hoping that tourism to Tasmania's west coast will be
boosted
> >significantly.
> >
> >Regards
> >
> >David Bennetts
> >Canberra

The Loco that will be (or used to be) use on this line is still in
Menzie's Creek Museum(VIC) isn't it?

Cheers
James


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