Re: J512 to standard gauge: (was Open Day at Seymour)

[Peter Williams <williams@eck.net.au>]

Work on the rebuild and conversion of J 512 is ongoing. It is now at a stage
where the frame
can be relocated from the former Seymour Loco Depot to the SRHC depot to
facilitate further work

Peter Williams


Edward Slee wrote:

> Following recent threads regarding the increasing opportunity for standard
> guage steam locomotives in Victoria,
> perhaps you could advise the progress with J512, which I understand is being
> restored and converted to standard gauge at Seymour?
>
> Thanks
> Ed
>
> Seymour Railway Heritage Centre wrote in message
> <36D9D3D2.743CC7E6@eck.net.au>...
> >The Seymour Railway Heritage Centre will be having an Open Day on
> >Sunday 7 March 1999 from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
> >
> >J 515 will be in steam for the occasion.
> >
> >GM 36, T 320, RM 58 and a selection of carriages including the Yarra
> >Parlor Car and No 4 State Car will be opened for inspection.
> >
> >You will be able to see restoration work on the Brill Rail Motor Trailer
> >MT 200, body works to First Class carriage 30 AE, and preparations for
> >the repaint of T 357.
> >
> >We will also be having a sausage sizzle and souvenir sales.
> >
> >There will be no entrance charge but a donation will be expected.
> >
> >
> >Thank you
> >Peter Williams.