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Re: [VIC] Somerton 20/5



<not a order start>
Hey, tony when is the Brass Comeng being built ??? We may need it soom for
1/87th transfers. :)

Regards,
David Head

Tony Gatt wrote:

> James Brook wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I went to Somerton on Saturday to photograph the spark transfer. When I
> > got there at 1144 GNR's (T)377 was shunting a 6 car comeng set out of
> > the Clyde factory. Another set was sitting in the siding and 377 pushed
> > this into the factory at 1159. Shortly after this X37 (FV livery) passed
> > Somerton at 1205 with an up mini quarry train. The up comeng transfer
> > then departed at 1227.
> >
>
> Good to see that nothing changes as far as shunting goes. This was the exact
> manouvre used in 1990 when the Comeng sets were sent to Martin and King to
> have Driver communication doors in them.
>
> What are they going there for this time?
>
> Is the Martin & King siding still secured by single lever and padlock?
>
> Is it still Martin & King?
>
> >
> > Here are several image captures from my video:
> >
> > 377 shunting a comeng set out of the factory:
> > http://www.ozemail.com.au/~ajmbrook/temp/377_1.jpg
> >
> > 377 departing with the up transfer:
> > http://www.ozemail.com.au/~ajmbrook/temp/377_2.jpg
> >
> > X37 with the up mini quarry train:
> > http://www.ozemail.com.au/~ajmbrook/temp/x37_mini_quarry.jpg
> >
> > Note: These images are copyright and are not to be used for anything
> > other than personal non-profit use without my permission.
> >
> > --
> > - James Brook -
> >
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> --
> Thanks,
>
> Tony Gatt.
>
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