Re: MIDLAND WORKSHOPS OPEN DAY

["Ross \(Goldie\) Goldspink" <goldicom@powerup.com.au>]

What a shame it didn't happen in April when I was there.

But then I had the privilege of touring the workshops in 1955 when they were
working flat out on steam gear - cleary remeber re-tyring wheels - first I
knew railway wheels had tyres!

The restoration will have to be good to match Ipswich Qld workshops -
currently still operating their blacksmith shop and restoring the QR fleet
of steam locos.

Goldie


"Tim Draper" <dustwa@space.net.com.au> wrote in message
971181109.155057@srv1.space.net.au">news:971181109.155057@srv1.space.net.au...
> This Sunday 15th October 9.00am. to 3.00pm.
>
>     FREE ENTRY
>
> In conjunction with:
> Midland Redevelopment Authority (major sponsor)
> Australian Railway Historical Society WA Division
> Machinery Preservation Club
> Labour History Group
> Centenary Of Federation
> Swan Chamber of Commerce
> Midland TAFE
> ..........and numerous others
> Highlights include
> *  Blocks 1, 2, 3, foundry, powerhouse, copper shop etc. all open for
public
> to wander through (this may be your last chance ever to view)
> *  Flagpole meeting at noon featuring special guest speakers
> *  View the restoration of "THE FEDERATION TRAIN" , A Centenary of
> Federation Project featuring original Trans Australian Passenger
> Rollingstock.
> *  WA's famous Heritage train on display and open for inspection
> *  Steam Locomotive G233 "Leishenault Lady" almost completely restored in
> steam (The oldest continuously in service Australian built steam
locomotive)
> 101 years young.
> *  Midland Workshops History Display
> * Full refreshments including "Railway Pies" from "Heritage Train" coaches
> * Vintage machinery, buses, TAFE skills displays plus much more to see
> * Perth's Zoo train operating in its new home
> * Live entertainment and kids activities
> * Enter to be in the draw for a free coach class ticket on The "Tracks to
> Federation"
> East West Rail Commemoration Journey
> * Show your support for Australia's Finest Industrial Heritage Site
>
> See you there
>
> Enquires
> (08) 92791144
>
> Tim Draper
> ARHS WA
>
>