Mildura Pass via Daylesford 1941???

[atubbs@ozramp.net.au (Anthony Tubbs)]

Hi All

Does anyone know anymore about the Mildura pass that was routed via
Daylesford in August 1941. Apparently the pass was diverted due to a
derailment at Moolort near Maryborough. On arrival at Daylesford the
local locomotive for the morning pass (D3)? Hauled the train from
Daylesford to Creswick with the train engine following Light Loco.
The loco normally used for this train was an A2,  were these locos
allowed to operate between Carlsruhe and North Creswick?
Or was an exemption granted due to the emergency situation,
apparently the train was passing thru Clarkefield when it was decided
to divert.

Any further info would be helpful.

Regards

Anthony Tubbs
CHTR Daylesford