>On Tue, 3 Feb 1998 06:06:12 GMT, keithm@happy.dca.gov.au (Keith
>Malcolm) wrote:
>
>>In article <01bd3049$837a0600$024a23cb@locxvcym> "David Proctor" <daproc@bigfoot.com> writes:
>>>From: "David Proctor" <daproc@bigfoot.com>
>>>Subject: Re: Melbourne-Adelaide Steam Rail Tour, why not?
>>>Date: 3 Feb 1998 02:26:12 GMT
>>>Or even sillier, what about an old CR standard gauge steam loco? (If such
>>>an animal is still in working order, that is!)
>>>--
>>>Regards
>>
>>>David Proctor
>>>daproc@bigfoot.com
>>
>>Thats actually not such a silly idea, IMO, if one still exists.
>>
>>David Malcolm
>The only remaing C.R. standard gauge I know of is the one preserved at
>the Port Dock Museum (Port Adelaide), No. C1 if I think.
It is actually No. G1, it is a 4-6-0 and it was built in 1914. Also
if I have my locomotives right G1 was the first locomotive on the
Transcontinental Railway. The restoration of this locomotive would be
a great project for the celebration of Federation.
>
>Also I think that it would be a great idear if SteamRanger could do
>some sort of deal with the Port Dock to get it back into running
>order. SteamRanger could use it provide a steam conection between
>Adelaide and Mt Barker for there Southern Encounter trips (Mt
>Barker-Victor Harbor).
> It could be stored at the Port Dock (with any major work required
>being carred out at Mt Barker), alowing the Port Dock to have a
>working Museum piece, SteamRanger not to have to work a empty train
>from Mt Barker to Adelaide and Back again and it also could easly
>provide tours over other lines.
>
>Thing Needed for this to happen
>1. One Restored Locomotive
> -should not be that hard as if I am not mistaken it is a Clyde
> copy of a N.S.W. Railways Locomotive.
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If restoration of G1 came about there is a possibility of a Federation
train, a number of cars pulled by G1 and a diesel locomotive if needed
(a GM or a NR?), travelling to the main land capitals and some major
towns. This could get the attention of some people in Canberra, as
projects like this if played properly can pull votes or higher
ratings.
David Chester
(chester@chariot.net.au)