As we live opposite a train station we have the privilege of
seeing various steam trains pass. I have come to discover that among
my jazz friends there are some steam fanatics such as Peter Anson and Allan
English, Allan also makes model trains. Both Peter and Allan let me know
when an interesting steam train comes through allowing me to get my camera
out. Steam engines are fascinating pieces of engineering that I never get tired
of looking at. Peter has brought out a CD called The Sounds Of Steam, This
is a recording for all steam freaks. Remember your mother saying, " Don't
stick your head out the window, because you'll get a cinder in your eye "and you
did and it did. Well Peter trekked for days up the railway line to bring to you
these thrilling sounds, such as the roar as engine 3801 fly's by. Or if
you are in a more gentle mood the sweet hisses of 3830 letting passengers off at
Strathfield. You can take your own steam trip without leaving your lounge
chair. Also folks that's not dirt on the disc, it's a personal oil drop
from good old 3801.
Click on CD to hear sound
SOUNDS OF STEAM
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Below is a picture to make most steam lovers cry, or envious
this is Enfield rail yard 1963, showing all the steam engines to be
scrapped.
Engine 1919 it is the second oldest
in New South Wales.
Sent in by David and Anne Smith ( David's pride & joy ).
This engine runs on the Glenreagh Mountain Railway and is affectionately known
as "Betty". Glenreagh is about a half hours drive north from Coffs Harbor
on a back road from Grafton. Steam weekends are normally the first weekend
of every month. For information ring 02 6652 6998
The Pictures below are of Allan's model trains, they
are fascinating and the workmanship is fantastic. Allan is an old hand at it as
he has been doing it for years, some are his originals and others are models
bought as kits. All are hand painted and all the backdrop, signage
etcetera are his design. He also featured in the model magazine that's
shown.
These photos are from
Allan's collection that he has taken over the years. I have made
comments to the best of my limited knowledge, I just enjoy looking at them and
the engineering.
Replica of the Rocket. Hyde Park Sydney 1982
Flying Scotsman in Australia 1989
Higgins Family, Photographers on train
Thirlmere
Scrap siding Enfield 1963
R.T.M. Loco3001
Museum Train Tour Picton 1979
125 years of rail at Central 1980
1981, 3214 & 1243
1709, Thirlmere in 1995
150th year of rail in NSW, Parramatta 26-9-05. 1710
Darling Harbour 1964 - 65
Enfield scrap siding, 1963
2705 at Thirlmere in 1995
3001 at Central in 1995
R.T.M. Loco 3001, 1984
Cowra L.V.R. Loco 3026, June 1988
Loco 3026, 1980
30 class Loco, Enfield 1957
30 class Loco at Enfield 9-6-57
Enfield open day, 1995
Open Day at Clive 1986
Clyde 1986
?
Picton, 1979
1981, Loco 3214
?
Loco 3642, Sept 2005
Loco3642 in 2005
Darling Harbour 1991
Steam train rides, Regents Park Loop from Central 1981
Darling Harbour 1991
?
Rail heritage for public transport week, 1998
3801 Picton 1988
Near Yass junction, 3801 & 5910 1988
3801 ?
1999, 3801 painted black
Open day Enfield 1995
1980 ?
1997
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1997 Re-entering service, from museum
At Power House Museum 1997
An Olive Green 3830 Year ?
?
Kiama 1983, Loco 5461
1984, ? Loco 5461
Promo 1989, Loco 5910
Open day Enfield 1995, 5910
Promotion & Fund raising, Strathfield 1989. Loco 5910
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out. Steam engines are fascinating pieces of engineering that I never get tired
of looking at. Peter has brought out a CD called The Sounds Of Steam, This
is a recording for all steam freaks. Remember your mother saying, " Don't
stick your head out the window, because you'll get a cinder in your eye "and you
did and it did. Well Peter trekked for days up the railway line to bring to you
these thrilling sounds, such as the roar as engine 3801 fly's by. Or if
you are in a more gentle mood the sweet hisses of 3830 letting passengers off at
Strathfield. You can take your own steam trip without leaving your lounge
chair. Also folks that's not dirt on the disc, it's a personal oil drop
from good old 3801.
Wales.
