Re: Train Watcher

[Chris Gordon <cmgord@alphalink.com.au>]

> I live about one kilometre from the Jolimont station in East
> Melbourne. Most weekends I hear a shrill whistle similar to the old
> steam train whistles. By the time I get to the station whatever made
> the sound has disappeared.
> 
> I love watching the old steam trains, but I am not sure if this
> produced the sound. I have spoken with the Met who put me on to
> Steamrail, who tell me they don't run steam trains on the Jolimont
> line, and don't believe the two other steam loco companies do either.
> So I am drawing a blank.
> 
> Is there anyone who could help me to get information on this
> mysterious whistle blower (no puns please <g>)?

Try that little steam boat the goes up and down the Yarra River.

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Chris Gordon

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