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Re: Ringwood Signalbox (Vic.)
- Subject: Re: Ringwood Signalbox (Vic.)
- From: Tony Gatt <tgatt@eisa.net.au>
- Date: Sun, 06 Dec 1998 13:14:54 +1100
- Newsgroups: aus.rail, misc.transport.rail.australia-nz
- Organization: Organization! Since when?
- References: <3646A278.26963071@translib.com.au> <364d1743.17068491@newshost.pcug.org.au> <72jmog$mij$1@mulga.cs.mu.OZ.AU> <73t0th$4kg$1@mulga.cs.mu.OZ.AU> <73t4ka$4qd$2@news.mel.aone.net.au> <3663530A.5FCB000D@nmit.vic.edu.au> <7401em$gbp$5@news.mel.aone.net.au>
David Bromage wrote:
> David (david@nmit.vic.edu.au) wrote:
> > David Bromage wrote:
>
> > > Another suitable option would be to relocate the entire box and the frame
> > > inside it for preservation elsewhere.
>
> > Why preserve the body when the soul ( the frame etc ) is the heart ? Relocate
> > the box is a good option. even moving it withing the grounds like ARARAT is.
>
> MRPS did rather well with Frankston box. Puffing Billy might be able to do
> something with Ringwood, either to become a working box or as a static
> exhibit.
>
> Cheers
> David
this would be the ultimate option - preservation.
The lever frame is in very good condition, as the signallers at Ringwood actually
take pride in their job.
never before have I seen a signalbox in such clean condition.
Interlocking information and photos are here:
http://www.eisa.net.au/~tgatt/photography/ringwood.html
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Thanks, Tony.
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