Re: NSW garret parts

[robson <robson@cia.com.au>]

chris@enet21.com.au wrote:
> 
> Can anybody give further information on the reuse of parts off steam locos
> for other uses.


There was a 58 class boiler at the timber mill at Briggsvale on the Dorrigo
Plateau in Nothern NSW. It was in use until the early 80s. It was then cut in
half long ways for use as a creosote bin. The mill burnt down in the mid 90s.

60 class Garrett pony trucks were used to make the X200 class rail tractors.
Steam loco tender frames were used for the rail sets that still operate out of
Chullora. The steam loco tender bogies were used as well on these wagons, until
replaced by roller bearing bogies about 10 years ago.

Rob