Re: Pichi Richi in Stirling North

[david <david@nmit.vic.edu.au>]

That is good news ! It must be attracting a lot of interest. Any ideas on
the eventual trips to Quorn, and timing - how long does it take ?

Regards,
David Head

Peter Homann wrote:

> Hi all.
> A brief message to inform you that STEAM has finally returned to
> Stirling North.
>
> Steam loco W933 hauled a ballast train into the yard on Tuesday morning,
> smothering the town with coal smoke, and much whistle blowing.
>
> Several ballast trains were run yesterday and today, with more scheduled
> for tomorrow.
>
> If you are interested in a quick trip to the Flinders for some
> photography/gunzelling, the trains will originate at the crusher plant
> on the Quorn road, just out of Stirling North.  First and last movements
> will be from and to Quorn.  Times are unknown at this stage, but the
> return to Quorn movements on the last two evenings have both been in the
> gloom or dark.
>
> I'll hopefully get some photos posted on the web before too long, and a
> bit more info on what is at Stirling North now.  It's a bit different
> from the CR days!
>
> Cheers for now.
>
> Peter.