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Thread: H358 Trolley Pole |
MattAustin
Replies: 21
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Forum: Trams and Light Rail Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:56 pm Subject: Re: H358 Trolley Pole |
Could I possibly get a copy of those pics PLEASE??
Erm...try right clicking with your mouse pointer on the pic, then selecting 'save as'.
It really is that simple
Cheers,
Matt |
Thread: Trams Around NSW |
MattAustin
Replies: 19
Views: 883
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Forum: Trams and Light Rail Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 12:42 pm Subject: Re: Trams Around NSW |
| They actually have two PR1s. One (1573) was recovered in the 60s (IIRC) hsving spent time as a body at a kindergarten. It was given ex-W2 trucks and gear, and at least one ex-Adelaide controller. I'm ... |
Thread: Glebe Tram Sheds - An up to date look. |
MattAustin
Replies: 17
Views: 931
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Forum: Trams and Light Rail Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:47 pm Subject: Re: Glebe Tram Sheds - An up to date look. |
| You'll probably find that the car that has trolley poles and equipment in the cabs is 1995. This carbody was rebuilt in the 1980s using trucks, controls and associated gear from a Melbourne W2 (number ... |
Thread: Trams Around NSW |
MattAustin
Replies: 19
Views: 883
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Forum: Trams and Light Rail Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:38 pm Subject: Re: Trams Around NSW |
F car 393 is so valuable to the public because of its uniqueness, and it does not have any fabric.
By 'fabric', I'm not referring simply to cloth, but rather the totality of materials from which th ... |
Thread: 9 days and counting |
MattAustin
Replies: 46
Views: 4002
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Forum: MSTS General Discussions Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 2:48 pm Subject: Re: 9 days and counting |
That's what it looks like.
Cheers,
Matt |
Thread: 9 days and counting |
MattAustin
Replies: 46
Views: 4002
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Forum: MSTS General Discussions Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:42 pm Subject: Re: 9 days and counting |
Looks like it's all over for this offer.
Thanks for coming, don't forget to pick up your hat and coat on the way out.
Cheers,
Matt |
Thread: H358 Trolley Pole |
MattAustin
Replies: 21
Views: 939
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Forum: Trams and Light Rail Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 7:04 pm Subject: Re: H358 Trolley Pole |
Brisbane 180 was repainted in the 70s and saw use then. Nice to see it get a spruce-up.
I think it arrived in Sydney in 1962, and spent time at Randwick Workshops (which still had track and wire un ... |
Thread: Has Religion Caused More Violence than Video Games and Rap? |
MattAustin
Replies: 44
Views: 824
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Forum: The Lounge Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:00 pm Subject: Re: Has Religion Caused More Violence than Video Games and R |
Scripted.
Actress.
Planned.
Band promotion.
Relax, people! By the way, there is no shortage of people who have been killed in the name of religion. Whether this is a fault of the religion ... |
Thread: Preston tram shed demolished |
MattAustin
Replies: 18
Views: 749
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Forum: Trams and Light Rail Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:39 pm Subject: Re: Preston tram shed demolished |
You win some, you lose some. At least Melbourne still has its tram system.
Angus, Footscray depot building was demolished around 1981 to make way for a then-modern bus depot. The site is still used ... |
Thread: Trams Around NSW |
MattAustin
Replies: 19
Views: 883
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Forum: Trams and Light Rail Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:53 pm Subject: Re: Trams Around NSW |
The sad thing about F393 is that you aren't allowed to board it unless your're a politician. It's a real shame.
I disagree. The car is a nearly unique example of a car of that vintage which remain ... |
Thread: Trams Around NSW |
MattAustin
Replies: 19
Views: 883
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Forum: Trams and Light Rail Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:39 am Subject: Re: Trams Around NSW |
Do any extra LPs exist that could be converted back to an L?
I don't think so Geoffrey. The ex Newcastle Tramway Museum car (LP 284) went to a local historical society around Newcastle somewhere. ... |
Thread: Trams Around NSW |
MattAustin
Replies: 19
Views: 883
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Forum: Trams and Light Rail Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:17 pm Subject: Re: Trams Around NSW |
| The P at Lightning Ridge is held for the STM. It was purchased at auction some years ago by a member for the museum. This makes the restoration of a second P car alot easier, as the second PR1 doesn't ... |
Thread: Frankston vs Dandenong |
MattAustin
Replies: 95
Views: 1516
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Forum: The Lounge Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:02 pm Subject: Re: Frankston vs Dandenong - Popcorn available at the candy |
| I spent my teenage years growing up in Chelsea. Frankston was my weekend haunt, along with the city. Back then (80s) Frankston was pretty good, development was taking place and it still had a good fee ... |
Thread: Creeping return of pre-metric units |
MattAustin
Replies: 45
Views: 1181
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Forum: The Lounge Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:35 pm Subject: Re: Creeping return of pre-metric units |
There seems to be more use of imperial measurements now than a couple of years ago. It seems to represent a nostalgia for the pre-1970s.
What can I say, give 'em an inch and they'll take a mile...
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Thread: Copyright Issue - Who needs to be contacted |
MattAustin
Replies: 8
Views: 747
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Forum: MSTS General Discussions Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:13 am Subject: Re: Copyright Issue - Who needs to be contacted |
Smallfalfa, no worries.
Updates?
Haha! Yeah, good question! Any news? Updates? We have to know, as the Melbourne project thread is dead!
Cheers,
Matt |
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