Re: bombala line

[Railway Rasputin <bob@fastlink.com.au>]

Gail BENNETT wrote:
> 
> Hi all
> 
> I've just had a really nice weekend in Merimbula and enroute back to
> Canberra I decided to take a look at the remnants of the disused Bombala
> line. Bombala station looks like it finished service yesterday - still in
> very good condition. I wish I could say the same for Nimmitabel. Nimmitabel
> station looks more like a garbage tip and is one sorry sight.
> 
> I think that much of the former Bombala line used light rails, and there is
> no chance that this line could ever be reopened past Cooma.
> 
> In Cooma, the rail motors were as busy as ever - they have been beautifully
> restored.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Gail

I don't know who "owns" Nimmitabel.
But if they got rid of the rubbish and gave it a paint job, that will
cover 90% of the repairs. I sniffed arround the yard. The scales still
work. The loading bank is ok and the station buildings still sound.
This is of about 4 weeks ago.

Has work been started on Bombala station??
There is supposed to be some group restoring it.

rgds