Re: R711 (and other WCR stuff)

[dbromage@metz.une.edu.au (David Bromage)]

Michael Walker (walker@hotkey.net.au) wrote:
>>> And who, may I ask, is footing the bill for R711's restoration?
>>
>>West Coast Railway.
>>>
>>> Not the long suffering taxpayer I hope!
>>
>And pray tell us O Enlightened Mr Bau, what is your opinion on restoration
>of steam locos by government bodies e.g. Powerhouse Museum and 3830?

IIRC, the restoration of 2705 was paid for by the taxpayer.

>Yet mention your old nemesis Victorian Railway Company sneakily trading as
>West Coast Rail so no-one will suspect and all of a sudden taxpayer
>contributions are taboo.

There was also government assistance to restore Birregurra station. It is
a heritage listed building, though, and some of he work was done by local
volunteers.

Cheers
David