A steam operated narrow gauge "Colonial" railway from Australia.
The Hunslet and Geared Loco on shed at Leawarra.
A mixed train crossing Warringine Creek
Double cause for celebrations at Nayook today, Australia
Day, and the railway telegraph finally reached town.
Locals turned out to hear the manager of the telegraph
department give his speech espousing the safety aspects of having the telegraph
available.
Like all celebrations it ran over time, and some spirited
running was required
to return to Leawarra on time.
As the sun sinks slowly in the west
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The boys were making a few minor adjustments to
the Pet./Mech.(always worry when the young bloke gets that big spanner in his
hand).
In walks S.M. Leawarra, and quickly remarks "this
workshop is a pigsty". He's in one of those moods.
Tom at the bench had to agree. "It's the wind" he
said. So they got to, and had a bit of a sweep up.
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All spick and span now. Till the winds blow again
Overcast and drizzling rain, perfect conditions to boil some
water, and maybe some steam plumes (Is that chuckles I hear from up north).
Simmering quietly on the turntable, after the mornings work. A works train waiting to leave Leawarra.
Crib time for the crew
On the "up" at Turpins Curve
Wreathed in steam.
All is quiet again in the afternoon sun,
Finally got around to painting the frames and gear on the
Petrol/Mechanical, I wouldn't say it was finished, but equally
it might not get any more done to it.
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