Re: Previous Happenings

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Alex Pout wrote:

> Morning all,
> Richmond Vale, 3801 and (I presume) the Zig Zag, and other steam operators,
> can't operate their steam locos during total fire bans.  So in the olden
> days, when steam locos were the only motive power around much of the state,
> how did they operate the railways across summer, especially under TFBs?  I
> ask as a firefighter who's been to a few fires started by Richmond Vale's
> engines, nothing serious, and as someone with a bit of an interest in
> trains.

Back in steam days, there were no trees anywhere near most lines!

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David Johnson
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