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      crisfitz Chief Commissioner

    Location: Enroute somewhere
    HI all,

    With the relocation of the park, what happened to all the track and rolling stock there? It was a fairly big set up so I was wondering where it all ended up.

    Cheers

    Cris
    Posted: 29 Oct 2010 04:02

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      DBclass Chief Commissioner

    Location: Western Australia
    They moved with the park to Byford
    Posted: 30 Oct 2010 00:07
      crisfitz Chief Commissioner

    Location: Enroute somewhere
    Hmm ok. There is just no mention of the railway on the website.

    Is it stored, or being put back in use ?
    Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:56
      DBclass Chief Commissioner

    Location: Western Australia
    Its there i have seen it. Not sure if its running yet but their working on it. You might have to take a wander down that way and check it out when you get a chance.
    Posted: 01 Nov 2010 00:31
      Bulbous Assistant Commissioner

    Here you go guys - link from Nearmap of the track layout...... looks like a nice big run, with a tunnel and a bridge over the lower loop.....

    Cohunu Wildlife Park
    Posted: 01 Nov 2010 12:12
      d1565 Deputy Commissioner

    Location: Perth
    the guy's have done alot of work down there to get as far as they have. theres been alot of holdups, but there finally getting somewhere... not helpe by the fact the track plan keeps getting changed as more animal enclosures are built...
    Posted: 03 Nov 2010 11:20
      Robuster Chief Train Controller

    Location: Werribee
    What gauge is the railway?
    Posted: 03 Nov 2010 17:09
      d1565 Deputy Commissioner

    Location: Perth
    It is 7 1/4" rob, and when completwe will give around a 2km run, on some fairly challenging grades.
    Posted: 04 Nov 2010 16:23
      NiSig Locomotive Driver

    Location: South of the River, Perth WA
    G'day all,

    I am pleased to announce that today the Cohuna gang laid in the final length of track to complete the main line.

    A successful test run around the entire track followed.  Ballasting of the final section is yet to take place and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

    I'm sure everyone will agree in congratulating the guys for a job well done.  I (and many others I'm sure) look forward to taking a drive around the track.  Best of luck for the future guys.
    Posted: 14 Nov 2010 01:16
      Sammy D Chief Commissioner

    Location: Melbourne, Victoria
    Well done guys!
    Posted: 14 Nov 2010 10:08
      d1565 Deputy Commissioner

    Location: Perth
    Bloody great News... will have to go and have a look see. it's been a long hard road for the guys and indeed when i was last there about 6 months back, there was still a LOT of track left to lay. i look forward to the opening day.. Smile
    Posted: 15 Nov 2010 01:09
      ee12csvt Station Master

    Location: London, UK
    I am trying to compile some information on the old site for Cohunu, can anyone give me any details and perhaps map reference to where the old site was?
    Posted: 31 Jan 2011 22:59
      d1565 Deputy Commissioner

    Location: Perth
    Not a map reference, but it was Mills Road East in Gosnells...
    Posted: 31 Jan 2011 23:15
      Kafoopsy Chief Commissioner

    Location: Perth, WA
    Map reference is UBD map 353 D9
    Posted: 31 Jan 2011 23:41
      Bulbous Assistant Commissioner

    It is here:

    http://www.nearmap.com/?q=@-32.093010,116.041288&ll=-32.09301,116.041288&z=17&t=h&nmd=20101213

    I used to drive past it every day going from home in Roleystone down to work.....
    Posted: 01 Feb 2011 12:47
      Jarroo Chief Commissioner

    Does any know what ever happened to the X class that was privately owned and used to run a Cohuna - it was a nice loco.
    Posted: 01 Feb 2011 14:01
      d1565 Deputy Commissioner

    Location: Perth
    x class? at cohunu? it must have been a loooooooong time ago...

    as far as i know, theres only ever been one 7 1/4" guage x class built and that has been at the now closed whistle stop in bussleton for over 20 years...
    Posted: 01 Feb 2011 15:19
      Jarroo Chief Commissioner

    x class? at cohunu? it must have been a loooooooong time ago...

    as far as i know, theres only ever been one 7 1/4" guage x class built and that has been at the now closed whistle stop in bussleton for over 20 years...
    "d1565"


    probably was 20 years ago, it was owned by the late Les Whiteside and was based at Cohunu....
    I would love to get my hands on it.....as would alot of people...
    Do you have a photo of it?
    Posted: 01 Feb 2011 15:33
      d1565 Deputy Commissioner

    Location: Perth
    ahh yes. right the same engine then.. it is the one now at whistle stop, and no it wont be sold.... many have tried.....

    The other one is a 7 1/4" guage coffee pot in the hands of a well known local garden railway enthusiast.. not seen for 30 years or more... again, many have tried but not for sale..

    i am however hopefull we can negotiate a static display of it in the future at the railway...

    But i digress, and my apologies for that...
    Posted: 01 Feb 2011 20:12
      Bulbous Assistant Commissioner

    To digress some more, what has happened to Whistle Stop in Busselton? I was going to drop through there soon and check it out, but got told they were now closed?

    It was always packed when I was younger, I loved hanging out there for the day......
    Posted: 01 Feb 2011 21:08
      d1565 Deputy Commissioner

    Location: Perth
    Whistle stop shut down basically as soon as 911 happened and the PLI costs went through the roof. the track and facilities are still there and used occasionally but only for private use now not public.
    Posted: 01 Feb 2011 23:54
      Kafoopsy Chief Commissioner

    Location: Perth, WA
    Whistlestop was great.  Last time I was there, there was DL class running.  I'll have to visit Cohuna in its new spot and check it out.  I never did go to the old location.

    PLI has killed another innocent victim.  Any arm chair laywers want to explain why places like this can't have a system where you sign a form that says something along the lines of 'All care taken, but you are responsible for your own safety?" Why am I not allowed to take responsiblility for my own actions?
    Posted: 02 Feb 2011 02:12
      smoothy Beginner


    PLI has killed another innocent victim. Any arm chair laywers want to explain why places like this can't have a system where you sign a form that says something along the lines of 'All care taken, but you are responsible for your own safety?" Why am I not allowed to take responsiblility for my own actions?


    Probably because that could be construed as a common sense approach.

    Imagine the very idea of people being able to think for themselves in the post 9/11 world. Rolling Eyes
    Posted: 06 Feb 2011 23:18
      d1565 Deputy Commissioner

    Location: Perth
    because indemnity forms arent worth the paper they're printed on now...
    Posted: 08 Feb 2011 01:27
      crisfitz Chief Commissioner

    Location: Enroute somewhere
    Has the railway commenced service yet ??
    Posted: 31 Mar 2011 13:45

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