I think these strict measures make more sense in the context of the car lobby pushing for large CBD carparks for the first time in the 1980s … they finally got their way but had to have them in Darling Harbour, and people needed to use the Monorail as a "civilised" public transport, not like the other trains and buses the poor people used. It was for people who could afford to drive (and buy petrol) only.
Much as I agree with the anti-monorail protesters, I think I can't go along with them or their reasons. It's just so "NIMBY", yuch! They probably hate the light rail too now, or at least the construction that's long gone.
I wonder if the rumour is true about locomotive number 3803 and several other steam lines being found stored in a shed is true. Hopefully locomotive number 3803 can be restored like its sister locomotive number 3801. It would be enough to make an enthusiast's heart pound faster if it happened.
Its amazing the claims people can make when they are the centre of attention. His grandfather was a train driver with the NSWGR, not an invited guest at the official opening. The official train made two return trips from Wynyard to North Sydney after Degroot's misguided stunt which was in front of the seated guests and not visible from the railway any way. In fact of all events on the opening day, it's the running of the official train that is the least known and recorded. Making wild claims like this doesn't help put things in to perspective.
I miss this documentary! I remember watching the VHS over and over and memorised this particular sound pattern of the slow uphill struggle. It's been a core memory of my childhood. 5711 is basically a hero for me, for working hard despite time passing
So please to find this, as I did have a VHS copy, which I lost.My favorite part is leaving Dagun, and the loco slips, and Dad can be seen leaning from the cab , with the biggest grin .He just loved driving/firing steam loco`s.I get a lump in my throat just watching this.I miss you mate, even after 18 years.He passed away in 2006, from the effects of Cancer,RIP Mate!
Dr. Gerald Silver is totally tone deaf about rail transit; notice his use of incorrect terminology. Since this was made, the Los Angeles Basin has seen an explosion in the construction and operation of rail transit, including Metrolink regional rail services. Dr. Silver comes across as a pompous twit. Professor Martin Wachs in his writings has equated public transit as a form of social welfare, not as an integral public service. Rail transit, by and large, has been successful
I live out at coonanna in western Australia, and remember the tea and sugar train and the steam train,my dad was a fettler I was 7 when we moved to Kalgoorlie and then to port Pirie he was a chef on the IP as well as the Ghan .
I remember the rail lines , as I used to work on Thompsons Dairy farm , Called Thompson's Forest ; My late mates Brother in Law worked in the workshops repairing the wooden hoppers , This gent also built a model replica of 3801 , and a replica pf one of J and As steam engines !
Thank you for the footage! The stupid state government should have kept them ! It would have been a great tourist attraction!! Lol but then again? When people vote for fools this is what happens! My father did national service 1950s nearly got sent to Malaysia under Robert Menzies who was probably the worst pm in History! I did my time in the RAAF as a kid ! Best times in my life ! Williamtown Darwin & Butterworth ❤❤❤ when you're 23 yrs of age behind a Mirage 3 u feel like you're bullet proof!!! Lol
I dont believe this line will ever reopen but i hope im wrong. Its good to see that the so called Dorrigo steam museum at least has the stock saved but i think there is to much of it and no money to restore it., i think ylu could easily sink $100million in that place and it would still be nlt enough, also who iis going to do the work. As far as the line is concerend kt was probably madness to have built the line , it has suffered from washouts, rock falls, etc, and it would be a money pit to get going.
There is a two part doco on RU-vid describing the debacle that existed around the Dorrigo Rail Museum made in the 80's. Whenever I drive past the sidings everything seems to be still sitting there rotting away. I believe by now most of the enthusiasts and the protagonist would be deceased or close to it. Reading the threads with this video it would appear it's still a poo fight. Full of egos, dreamers and autocrats.
I think we have gone backwards from when this series was made. Well spoken, informative documentary and I can't help but notice how nobody appears to be in a rush or are angry in their demeanor. Australia was once a very laid back and welcoming place. I wonder what happened to us.
how brain dead would one need to be to think helicopters would replace private cars lol, so many issues arise for me in that mere 24 seconds of black and white film lol
Family Home Entertainment brought this video to America in 1990, following its release of Steam Trains in Sugarcane in 1988, and Coal, Steal & Gravel in N.S.W. in 1989.
I'm amazed they still used wagons without air brakes in the 1980s. I thought the only place they still did that at the time was on Thomas The Tank Engine.
Family Home Entertainment distributed this video in America in 1995, along with Aus Steam '88 in 1990, Steam Trains in Sugar Cane in 1989 and Coal, Gravel and Steel in N.S.W. in 1988, with special permission from Rowling Stock Productions.
