Re: Cement sidings at Somerton and Lyndhurst.

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

Steven Hurst wrote:

> I am not planning to model the facilities exactly, just to copy them to
> create my own original cement facility.  I am not experienced enough to
> model exactly yet anyway! :)
>
> David Bromage wrote in message 37D72728.61132D9E@omni.com.au">news:37D72728.61132D9E@omni.com.au...
> > Steven Hurst wrote:
> > >                 I am currently building/researching my model train
> layout,
> > > and was looking to have a Cement facility such as those at Lyndhurst and
> > > Somerton.  I don't know much about them, I just noticed that they don't
> take
> > > up much space, so it would be perfect for a space on my layout.  If
> anyone
> > > has any pictures or information on what they are used for etc (I think
> > > unloading and transfer to trucks - right?), I would appreciate it...  -
> > > Better still if anyone knows of any cement silo models etc... :)
> >
> > There is a model of Somerton which does the rounds of exhibitions. It
> > was featured in AMRM a few years ago.
> >
> > Cheers
> > David

  Yes there was a model of "Somerton". Unfortunatly while the layout still
exists, we did not model that area, and never took any useful shots of it. We
can look throught our photos, but I think a field trip will produce better
results.

The Cement plant a Somerton is duel gauge, and there used to be a cement train
three times a week.  It is quite noticable fromthe Hume Highway as well.


Regards,
David Head