>Chester (chester@chariot.net.au) wrote:
>>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.
>How about G1 and 6029? The AD60 was earmarked for a touring museum for
>2001.
>Cheers
>David
I think the touring museum idea was to do with the still to appear National
Museum of Australia who are in the procss of transfering ownership of 6029 to
the ARHS ACT division, a handover ceremony on 26 of february. Though there is
still the possibility of the loco going around Australia in 2001 if enough
people donate to the appeal for restoration (send donations to PO box 112
Civic square ACT 2608).
David Malcolm