Re: DSRM is...

["Rjaygee" <dartmouthmotel@bigpond.com>]

Why did not Dorrigo settle the matter out of court years ago as was
suggested to them by more sensible parties.
Cheers
Rod Gayford

"Trevor Edmonds" <trevor_edmonds@dingoblue.net.au> wrote in message
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> f.u.i.t.b.e.t wrote...
>
> > A couple of questions to DSRM members.
>
> > Is it not a fact that the Glenreagh-Dorrigo line was the most expensive
> line
> > to construct in rail history in NSW?
>
> I think that depends on the definitions applied. It was certainly an
> expensive build for a branch line, but it had heavier engineering because
it
> was intended to be a cross country line.
>
> > Is it not also a fact that it was so expensive and difficult to maintain
> > this led to closure?
>
> They were looking for an excuse to close the line. After leaving the line
> sit for a decade, it only took a volunteer group 2 years to re-open the
> entire line.
>
> > Given  the state of most of the bridges, even the ones just to Megan
what
> > time frame do you people put on getting trains running just to Megan?
>
> The sleepers are also a problem. The line was re-sleepered just before it
> closed in 1972. This was one of the positives which led to us seeking to
buy
> or lease the line. We are not quoting a time frame for running trains to
> Megan. There are sevaral goals which have to be achieved before we even
> start to work on the line. Progress currently depends on the amount of
money
> and labour provided by the membership. Once we establish a cash flow from
> the static display we will be able to start accelerating progress towards
> opening the line.
>
> > Have you people examined the feasability of running some tours on the
> > mainland with the 42 and some cars with the view of raising capital for
> > perway restoration only?
>
> We don't see that as a viable option. We are now isolated from the main
> line, so moving rolling stock from Dorrigo to the coast is expensive (I am
> assuming we would be running out of Coffs Harbour). Storage and
maintenance
> facilities would have to be established at Coffs. Then there are access
> costs, accreditation, crewing etc. 3801 Limited do not seem to have made a
> fortune out of the Long Lunch Train and the Cockatoo Run.
>
> > Given all the issues with DRSM it is good to see them preserving all
forms
> > of rolling stock.
>
> Our primary aim is the preservation of a representitive sample of NSW
> rolling stock.
>
> > As for the tank was it purchased to go on a flat top to represent a war
> > train?
>
> Yes it was. The Centurion will be displayed on our BME. The Army had a
small
> number of specialist tank wagons, but not enough for any serious movement.
> The railways then supplied BME wagons for tank movements.
>
> We intend to display many of our freight wagons with appropriate loads.
> Other examples will be our car carrier, well wagon and container flat.
>
> Trevor
>
>