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Operational future of SteamRanger locomotive 621 uncertain

In his August letter to members, ARHS President Ben Greeneklee summarises the situation with loco 621 which has not operated with trains this year. Although mechanically quite sound, the loco requires some $80,000 to purchase and install new boiler tubes and flues.

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Limestone Coast Railway cars for sale

Along with four heritage rail cars the Limestone Coast Railways are trying to sell, is also a vintage type section car which was once used in rail maintenance in the 1950s. Parked in the locomotive depot between Webb Street and the Mount Gambier High School, the old section car with its two-speed gearbox and a two-stroke [...]

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Conlon denies scrapping Outer Harbor train

By Renato Castello | Original story TRANSPORT Minister Patrick Conlon quashed rumours his department is planning to scrap the Outer Harbor train in favour of a dedicated tramline. Three separate sources have told the Sunday Mail the Government is considering converting the Outer Harbor line into a tram-only service instead of running both trams and trains down [...]

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Pichi Richi Railway Steam Up

Indulge your passion for all things rail! There’ll be plenty to see and do with engines in steam, a miniature railway, memorabilia displays and a celebration of the T186’s 100 years. Commemorate ANZAC Day with a ride on the ‘Troop Train’ hauling heritage vehicles and themed carriages. Enjoy a workshop tour and check out what happens [...]

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Lions Club of Yorke Peninsula Rail closure

The Lions Club of Yorke Peninsula Rail has decided to close the tourist railway. The prolonged dry period, together with the excessive heat in January and February, caused extensive damage to the track and the major work required to reinstate the track is beyond the scope of the volunteer workforce. If the repair work was to be [...]

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