Spring sunshine on the Sandstone and Termite

[gregh]

Yesterday was my last chance to have a few mates around before we head off to Wales to ride those ‘little trains’. So while they were running their trains on a great sunny Sydney day, I ran a ‘Railfan Special’  utilizing historical (old) stock.

Keith’s live steam Darjeeling takes water at Ti-tree before running a railfan tour. The loco is fitted with Terry’s ‘slo-mo’  flywheel system to improve low speed running 
(if you want to buy one, see:  www.smallsteamperformance.com.au  )


The railmotor, has brought the railfans from Sandstone to Ti-tree.


The railfan tour is using the old steam tram.


The tour continued behind a Climax, seen arriving at Melaleuca.


Geof’s double-header passes Greg’s Garratt stabled at Melaleuca


Lilyvale ‘Main street’  has a row of railway cottages.


Mark’s diesels pass the Climax resting at Melaleuca.


I couldn’t resist the wisteria and orange blossom – too bad you can’t smell it.  Sandstone station in foreground, then Lilyvale and Melaleuca on baseboard at rear.


The four operators discuss some live steam problem.

 

[ge_rik]

A great set of pictures, Greg. That shot across the garden showing the wisteria gives a fine overview of the railway. I'd forgotten about the detailing in Lilyvale (even the washing line!).
I like the concept of the Railfan Tour btw - gives a good reason for variable running.
Don't forget to tug some of that fine weather behind the plane when you come over to Wales ......

Rik

 

[Gavin Sowry]

Enjoy your trip Greg.

 

[trammayo]

Marvellous selection of buildings enhancing some great pics.

 

[JRinTawa]

Those platforms look very convincing.

I agree. Can you tell us your method?