Tasmanian Preservation Happenings...

DRR_Fireman · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:16 pm

More like absolutely nothing!

Don River Railway, Tasmania -U/V class driver, Trainee Fireman, Trainee Railcar driver and Shunter extraordinaire!

roo · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:12 pm

Finally sorted the problems with the bluetooth in my phone. Here are the pics I took of Tram 29 trundling around Inveresk. Smile

DRR_Fireman · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 5:02 pm

I always thought it'd be good fun to take the Riley for a run around Inveresk. I might have to try that one day....

On a slightly bigger note, the 10 class was running today at DRR.

Don River Railway, Tasmania -U/V class driver, Trainee Fireman, Trainee Railcar driver and Shunter extraordinaire!

Z1NorthernProgress2110 · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 6:05 pm

Looks like your getting the hang of the new camera there Andy, great shots.

Cheers Damien Smith
http://z1-2110gallery.fotopic.net
Updated 28th September, includes various Y2151 shunting and Upper Burnie lookout pics

austrain · Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 6:24 pm

dont tell they have wasted money on making path ways?

About time the old girl got a paint job.

http://ttrains.fotopic.net (updated)

DRR_Fireman · Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:09 pm

Yeah, I know, dont they look smeg! Us weekend crew thought they were going to put a proper concrete path through. We should've known better!

There are plans afoot for 1002 to be repainted, possibly in the original two tone blue with white lines and red bufferbeams

Don River Railway, Tasmania -U/V class driver, Trainee Fireman, Trainee Railcar driver and Shunter extraordinaire!

BP4417 · Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:45 pm

There was no costs to the Don Railway for the construction of the new pathways.
All costs and associated work were met by and carried out by an outside organisation who supplied the materials and labour.

austrain · Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 8:08 pm

she'd look great back in the original colours.

Hows the water treatment plant coming along Dennis, up & running yet? be good to finally have the boilers looked after.

http://ttrains.fotopic.net (updated)

sam6778 · Beginner Joined: Aug 10, 2008 Last Visited: Jan 10, 2009

Gday All, longtime lurker, first-time poster.
I curently live in WA but will be heading back to Tassie over Xmas-New Year for some leave. I was wondering what activities are possibily taking place at DRR, DVR & TTMS around this time. I have fond memories of trains in Tassie. During the very early 80's I lived on the Yaxley farm at Don Heads right next to the rail line. I have great memories of the trains passing & proceeding across the Don River bridge, aswell as the DRR across the river, hearing the whistle and smelling the smoke from the steamers. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Sam Smile

tasrail · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:21 am

DRR_Fireman · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:12 pm

DRR will most likely run the summer roster with one of the 'big' diesels to supplant the steam loco. If we're lucky we might have a steam loco going, but I wouldnt put money on it.

As always, the DRR will be open 7 days a week except for X-mas day.

Don River Railway, Tasmania -U/V class driver, Trainee Fireman, Trainee Railcar driver and Shunter extraordinaire!

tasrail2100 · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 5:56 pm

Is somebody able to tell me when the points at Don Junction were removed?

DRR_Fireman · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:49 pm

The points are still there Jeff, just the frog is missing. I cant be too sure, but maybe June-ish?

Don River Railway, Tasmania -U/V class driver, Trainee Fireman, Trainee Railcar driver and Shunter extraordinaire!

sam6778 · Beginner Joined: Aug 10, 2008 Last Visited: Jan 10, 2009

Gdyay all,
I know that the DVR isn't doing any runs for the moment, just wondering if it is still open to the public, and if so what times.
Thanks in advance
Sam

12CSVT · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:11 am

Normally members are on site on Saturdays from c. 10am

Cheers,
Steve Z