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Rutherglen Historical SocietyImage, c1990
This photograph is of machinery in the yard of the Gold Battery. The Baler Bucket is at the rear, the cage in the centre and the skip at the front. This is one of a series of photographs of the Rutherglen Gold Battery. The battery's purpose was to crush quartz from nearby quartz reefs and extract gold from within. The battery was erected in 1908 and consists of a five-head battery, Wilfrey table, Bergin pan, portable steam engine and shed. The battery was restored in 2011/12 and can be viewed daily between 9.00am and 5.00pm. See website for details.Colour photograph of a pieces of machinery in the yard of the Gold Batterygold battery, gold processing -
Otway Districts Historical SocietyPhotograph, Beech Forest showing the delta crossover, 1959, 21 November 1959
On 21 November 1959 yet another special train was run, this time on a G41 engine showing the sign "Puffing Billy Preservation Society, Beech Forest, 25-11-59", with eight NBH excursion carriages and a guard's van. The train stopped at Beech Forest where people removed themselves and wandered around the station. Mixed goods wagons loaded with wood and louvred van rest in the background. Note the delta or 'scissors' crossover between lines in the centre of the picture.B/W. Beech Forest Railway Station with a G41 locomotive, showing the sign "Puffing Billy Preservation Society, Beech Forest, 25-11-59" on track number one, mixed goods trucks on track number three, passengers throughout, and the delta or scissors crossover line, at 21 November 1959.beech forest; railways; -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Panorama Of Stawell from Big Hill looking North West 1878 Mines Visible
On very left behind the winding engine shed in the foreground is the South Cross Mines No8 & No9. The next mine to the right not counting the Whims is the Crown Cross United Mine with curved tramway. Tyne Reefing Company is barely visible at centre of image in front of left end of settling dam. The Great Northern is centre right of image, Extended Cross Reef Mine, then Oriental Mine, the Grant Lamont Battery and two Pleasant Creek Cross Reef Poppet Heads.Scotchmans United Quarts Mining Company 1878Victorian Views. C. Herbert, Photo. Stawell 1878stawell mining -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White - cable tram alarm signalling device - set of three
Photograph shows the device used to send a "telegraph" signal to the winding or engine house. They were positioned along the track and enabled the tram crew or a cable tram worker to send a signal about the cable. The crew member would set the pointer and depress the trigger. This sent the signal which was recorded on a telegraph tape, indicating the signal and the location of an incident. Installed by the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. (MTOCo) This photograph is Public Records Office photo H165, 166 and 167 in the Victorian Railways collection.Yields information about the type of equipment the MTOCo used to operate the cable tram system.Set of three Photographs - Black and White of a Melbourne cable tram signalling device.trams, tramways, cable trams, mtoco, signalling, cables, engine houses -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Booklet, CFA 40th Championship, 2003
The Warrnambool Fire Brigade was formed in 1863. The first fire engine house was in Liebig Street and carters were required to carry water to fire scenes. In 1889 the Council built a new Fire Station on Liebig Street and Warrnambool hosted its own Annual Demonstration in 1894. In 1891 the volunteer brigade became part of the Country Fire Brigade. The Fire Station relocated to Raglan Parade in 1915 and then to Timor Street in 1961. In 1989 the Brigade moved back to Raglan Parade. This booklet is a memento of the State Championships that were held in Warrnambool to mark 150 years of community service to Warrnambool by the Warrnambool Fire Brigade. (2013)This is a booklet of 63 pages containing printed material, maps, advertisements and photographs. The back cover is red and the front cover has a black background with an image of flames and a badge with the title of the booklet. The pages are stapled.Front Cover: VFBV, CFA, 40th State Urban Junior Championships, February 23rd and 24th 2013, Friendly Societies Park, Hyland Street, Warrnambool, Warrnambool City Council, Powercor Australia Back Cover: Powercor Australia warrnambool fire brigade, state urban junior championships -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image - MBS Edwin Wildie, 2/1914
Certificate of Appreciation from the Mutual Benefit Society of the Employees of MTOCo to Mr T Edwin Wildie for services rendered to the Society. Dated Feb. 1914. Was signed by the President, Vice President, and secretary but these have faded. Comprises a group photograph of 28 men and at the bottom a portrait photo of Mr Wildie. Includes images of a cable tram set at Brunswick Depot, a horse-drawn Omnibus, the interior of an engine house and the construction of a cable tramway junction. Printed by Sands McDougal Pty Ltd.Has a close association with Mr Edwin Wildie and the MBSDigital image scanned from a framed certificate. The group photo was a physical insert into the rear of the certificate and then framed.group photos, cable trams, mutual funds, mutual benefit society, certificates -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Uniform, RAN, Identity Disc, 1968 (Approximate)
A red round coin with text "CR Thompson 64535 RC" tight with a small robe"CR Thompson 64535 RC" Identity Disc Royal Australian Navy c1968 An asbestos identity disc or 'dog tag', of the type issued only to Navy personnel who worked in such hot spaces as the ship's engine room, to prevent burning which could occur with metal dog tags. Donated by Christopher R Thompson HMAS Vampire (1966) and HMAS Parramatta (1968)ran, dog tags, hmas vampire, hmas parramatta -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, TRUCKS FROM 1970's, 1970's
3. 2 trucks have the 3rd MD TAC Sign, 1 truck has the TAC sign with 7 on it. Passchendaele Barracks was the name of the Army Drill Hall, Mollison Street, Bendigo. The drill hall was in use 1916 - abt 2004.1. Side view of international MK3 Army Truck 4 x 4 set up for troop or general service work. Canvas cover is on. Coloured photo taken in the Mollison Street Depot yard. Photo is mounted on stiff cardboard. 2. Side View of Army Commercial Ford Truck. Cabin tilted forward to enable access to engine (Ford CL 400). 3. Group photo in colour, of 5 MN3 trucks lined up on the road beside the Mollison Street Drill Hall,. 1. On the rear is a 'stuck on' label "International 2 1/2 tons GS MN3 Bendigo Deport Yard". 3. On the rear is written "Convoy Inter MK3's in Mollison Street Bendigo. trucks, cmf, passchendaele barracks trust -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchTrench Art, 1940s
Miniature model of a WW2 era Lockheed P-38 Lightning twin engine aircraft mounted on a bakelite base. The aircraft is supported by a central, chromed bullet vertically mounted on the bakelite base to form a stand. The plane and central support have been made from chromed metal materials. The RAAF was equipped with a small number of these aircraft, commencing in 1942, which were used for front line photographic reconnaissance duty. The first version of the Lockheed P-38 was introduced in 1941 by the USA Lockheed aircraft company as a heavy fighter.Nilplane, trench art, p-38, lightning, lockheed, lockheed lightning, souvenir -
Federation University Historical Collectionposter, J. Kemp, Education Department Victoria Technical School Timetable for Examinations, 1910, 1910
Large printed timetable for Technical School examinations in 1901. Subjects included Chemistry, Geology, Asssaying, Hydraulics, Agriculture, Engineering , Mine Surveying, Algebra, Mineralogy, petrology, Botany, Trigonometry, Euclid, Land Surveying, Steam and gas Engines, Applied Mechanics, Drawing, painting, engineering drawing, building construction, architecture, drapery, modelled design, casting clay models, composition of form and colour, Lettering, Wood Carving, historic ornament, Wood Carving. .1) Trade Subjects .2) Other subjects, including artexaminations, technical schools, trades, art, technical art school, timetable, clay modelling, ceramics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION; MINING ACCIDENTS
Photocopy of a newspaper article titled In the Viewfinder by Jack Perry titled Mining Accidents. Article mentions the number of men killed in the mines in Bendigo. Victorian Minister for Mines Angus McKay introduced a Bill, which forbade the employment of children in the mines, introduced the eight hour day, called for the licensing of engine drivers and instructed mine owners to install safety devices on mine cages. There is a photo of miners coming off their shift. There are two other articles on the page - a piece about a 'Bendigo Pottery' Milk Jug by Ken Arnold.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - mining accidents, jack perry, ken arnold, leighton rawlings, leanne lloyd, cornish association of bendigo, cornish newsletter, angus mckay -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - HARRIS COLLECTION: WORKMEN LEANING AGAINST STEAM ENGINE HARRIS FAMILY AXEDALE, c.1900
Sepia photograph of workmen leaning against steam engine with horse and dray on left. Pushbikes in centre of photo. Two females in long dark frocks. Two boys and 2 dogs. Inscriptions: on front TR corner 'MP 218', red ballpoint pen '9'. On back - red ballpoint pen '9'. Circular rubber stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch', 'Threshing machine belonging to Mrs M Harris', handwritten in grey lead pencil. History of object: previous Acc. No. 'MP 218'.person, group, employees, see also 2000.536.01 harris family axedale -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - LANSELL'S 222 MINE, c. 1880's
Black and white photograph, taken from the corner of Thistle and Chum Streets, Lansell's 'Fortuna' is in the background. Note is made of the following unusual features: 1. Poppet legs 125 feet high (tallest on the field) on the North side of Chum St; engine house on opposite side. 2. 'Cleopatra Needle' type square - sectioned chimney on left and mullock road, 65 feet from ground at landing brace, where quartz was trucked directly across to Lansell's crushing battery in his 'Fortuna' grounds.place, mining site, lansell's 222 mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - SOUTH NEW MOON GARDEN GULLY LINE OF REEF
Two page typed carbon copy of document, headed 'South New Moon, Garden Gully line of Reef', located one mile north from Eaglehawk post Office. An historical overview of the mine is provided with information regarding its location, depth of shaft, original company, engine house, air compressor, battery and years of operation. The steel poppet legs were approximately 85 ft high and had a greater slope than usual on the front legs. ' Said to be the best poppet legs on the field'.Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, south new moon mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HEYDAYS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, February 28, 2005. Heyday: the surface view of the test shaft, plant and poppet legs of the government shaft at Fosterville (October 1900-April 1903). A pumping plant and winch were purchased from the Tyson's Reef Mine for 900 pounds and removal and assembly cost 723 pounds. Arrangements were also made with the North Stewart Company for the loan of poppet legs, the steam winch engine and buildings. The closing of the shaft led to the exodus from Fosterville.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOAN O'SHEA COLLECTION: CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE BENDIGO, 26th November, 1984
Joan O'Shea Collection. Central Deborah Gold Mine Bendigo. Promotional material. Chronological History, Poppet legs and shaft, Change Room, Caretakers or rag pickers room, Drying room, first aid room, carbide light room, Underground, carpenters shed, ore bins and loading bays, stamper battery, wilfley table, berdan pans, laboratory, display room, boiler, stroke hold, winding engine, boiler feed pump, electric driven compressor, steam driven compressor, blacksmith's shop.Photograph Courtesy Philip Beer.mining, marketing, central deborah mine. -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum IncOil Engine
Bartram type AK, 5 HP horizontal cylinder water cooled magneto ignition oil Engine mounted on a metal and timber chassis with 4 wheels. It has its own cam driven water pump which pumps cooling water over metal gauze for evaporative cooling. Painted green. It has two flywheels, one at each end of the crankshaft, with a flat belt pulley attached to one flywheel. Cooling tank of galvanised steel with Bartram stencilled on one side. In working order.Cast nameplate on front of crankcase with a Bartram logo cast on also "Bertram / Type / AK" -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - RAILWAYS COLLECTION: OF STEAM ENGINE D3 616
Railways Collection -Two Photos on glossy paper of Steam engine D3 616 with man's face superimposed in the clouds (in the colour photo) above the goods train bottom photo. The pages contain two photos of the same train - one in black and white, the other in colour - There is a pencil note on the back of one -David Bennett , - VR Steam Locomotive: D3 616 Moama N.S.W. Circa 1956 .Echuca Crew - Driver is Keith Bennett , Fireman is David Bernoth, Photographer is David Bernoth. The train is pulling goods wagons.bendigo, railways, david bernoth collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINING CO N. L. - 24 TONS OF WINDING GEAR FROM THE NORTH DEBORAH MINE
North Deborah Mine in Eve Street, Bendigo, operated between 1937 and 1954. In that time it produced 128,000 ounces of gold.Newspaper article titled '24 Tons of Winding Gear'. It has a picture of the winding gear being held by two large cranes. There is a low loader behind it. Some men are looking on. The winding gear was moved from the North Deborah Mine to the California Gully Railway Depot. It was purchased by Mr Arthur Holt and could possibly be sold to a mining company in Western Australia. Article from the Bendigo Advertiser dated 16/12/1971. Written under the paper name and date is 'Harkness' Engine (Gt Southern).newspaper, bendigo advertiser, north deborah gold mining co n. l., north deborah gold mining co n. l., 24 tons of winding gear from the north deborah mine, mr arthur holt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RAE'S CRUSHING BATTERY - THE RICH VICTORIA HILL & ITS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS
The first five pages are photocopies of photos:- 2 of Rae's Crushing Works; Victoria Quartz on Victoria Hill, Ironbark; Looking North from Old Chum Hill to the Victoria Hill; Victoria Hill - from Rae's Open Cut. Introduction covers location of buildings and mines. Mentioned are:- North Old Chum Mine, Ballerstedt's First Open-cut, Quartz Veins (Spurs), rock formations pitching North, Prospecting shafts 1929, Concrete dam, Engine beds of Lansells Big 180 Mine, Lansells Big 180 Shaft, twenty stampers crushing battery, Lansell's Cleopatra Needle type chimney, Victoria Quartz Mine, Victoria Quartz dams, Rae's Open-cut, Quartz once roasted here to an intense heat, Anticlinal Arch New Chum Line, small primitive tunnels, Prospecting tunnels, Floyd's small 5 head crushing battery, Great Central Victoria (Midway) Shaft, Great Central Victoria engine-bed, Ballerstedt's small 24 yard claim, The Humboldt, Adventure ground, The Advance, Luffsman & Sterry's Claim, A round shaft. Small piece of paper with 'Notes on Victoria Hill complete.document, gold, rae's crushing battery, rae's crushing battery, rae's crushing works, victoria quartz mine, from old chum hill, victoria hill from rae's open cut, ironbark, hercules & energetic, midway, wittscheibe, great central victoria, mr & mrs conroy, central nell gwynne, gold mines hotel, john brown knitwear factory, new chum & victoria, rotary club of bendigo south, north old chum, ballerstedt's first open-cut, lansell's big 180 shaft, cleopatra needle type chimney, a roberts & sons, mr e j dunn, h harkness & sons, eureka extd, new chum railway, pearl, inrush of water at victoria quartz, floyd's small 5 head crushing battery, great central victoria (midway), ballertedt's small 24 yard claim, humboldt, humboldt, great central victoria, victoria hill, bendigo & vicinity 1895 p51, j n macartney 1st edition 1871, bendigo goldfield registry 1871, plan of new chum line, mr rae anderson, annals of bendigo obituary 1904, bendigo advertiser, b m l records mines dept, patterson's goldfields of victoria, dickers mining record 23/11/1861, australian mining standard special edition 1/6/1899 p40, bendigo mines ltd, chinese joss house, fortuna, the victoria goldfield 1851 to 1954, the victoria hill 1854 to 1949 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Brass Plate, Bruce & McClure Distributer, C early 20th century
Bruce & McClure were manufacturers of windmills and agricultural machinery including motor engines , pumps, tanks,and appliances for supplying and conserving water.Also included was brass,iron and steel foundry works. They won 11 first prizes at the Grand national Show of 1907 and in 1914 designed and manufactured a new water boring machine which could also be used for oil and gold exploration They operated from Lava Street well into the 1940's as well as from the geelong area. This plaque is possibly from one of their machines.A tangible link to one of Warrnambool's manufacturing businesses which was innovative and an essential part of the beginnings of machine use in farms and industry in the district. Cast iron plaque with moulded text which is coloured in gold. rectangular with rounded corners. Back is painted grey.Bruce & McClure Distributer Pat 2480.21warrnambool, bruce & mcclure, bruce & mcclure machinery -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyImage, c1990
This photograph is of the viewing room inside the building, this side with windows overlooking the machinery and a video screen with a switchboard to run the video. One of a series of photographs of the Rutherglen Gold Battery. Its purpose was to crush quartz from nearby quartz reefs and extract gold from within. The battery was erected in 1908 and consists of a five-head battery, Wilfrey table, Bergin pan, portable steam engine and shed. The battery was restored in 2011/12 and can be viewed daily between 9.00am and 5.00pm. See website for details.Colour photograph of the interior of a building showing two large windows and a video screen on a corrugated iron wall.gold battery, gold processing -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyImage, c1990
This photograph is of Battery Box, showing the mouth where quartz is fed in. The five stamper rods can also be seen. This is one of a series of photographs of the Rutherglen Gold Battery. The battery's purpose was to crush quartz from nearby quartz reefs and extract gold from within. The battery was erected in 1908 and consists of a five-head battery, Wilfrey table, Bergin pan, portable steam engine and shed. The battery was restored in 2011/12 and can be viewed daily between 9.00am and 5.00pm. See website for details. Colour photograph of a large piece of machinery inside a buildinggold battery, gold processing -
Friends of WestgarthtownPainting, Ziebells, German Lane, South View
Painted from Gardenia Road. The extensive farm complex on the right. (Western side of Gardenia Road). was demolished in 1972 for housing development. Buildings shown are cowshed, hay barn, engine shed and stables. Painted in the late afternoon, the lengthening shadows and lowering sky, could presage the ominous fate awaiting the farm with development. The Ziebell Farm was known as “The Pines†and sadly none of the many that proliferated there remain. Today they would be equivalent to those at the cemetery, having been planted at the same time. Provenance: John Borrack CollectionWatercolour depicting Ziebell Farmhouse from the north, Thomastown and Mernda. In gold frame with cream border.Artist signature: John Borrack; 70's Ziebells German Lane South Viewillustrations, watercolours, john borrack, ziebell, watercolour, painting -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumVehicle - VF Magnum ute
In 2015 during the development of the 2016 Commodores, which were to introduce the larger 6.2 litre LS # V8 engine, The decision was made ro return to the Nurburgring to attempt a sub eight minute lap, that success an ideal way the proposed Magnum range. This was the car chosen, a prototype ute, dubbed "McQueen" and a redline magnum development vehicle under a small team of engineers, it was extensively tested at Lang Lang proving ground and then track tested at Philip Island and Winton raceways to ensure that it had the necessary speed, handling and reliability.Prototype V F UteRed painted V F Magnum ute with black painted mag wheels.Holden emblem front grille and rear boot lid, LS3 6.2 Ltr V8 front bumper. RH rear boot V8 insignia. SS insignia LH Boot and both side panelsvehicle, v f model, holden -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - CARRON brand Tailor's "Goose" Iron With Twist Handle, Carron Iron Company, c1850s - 1900
THE CARRON COMPANY The Carron Company established its ironworks on the banks of the River Carron in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, in 1759, and became an incorporated company in 1773. The company was the largest ironworks in Europe during the 19th century. It supplied ammunition and armaments, steamboat engines, pig iron, cast iron goods such as flat irons, balustrades, fire grates and bath tubs, pillar boxes and telephone boxes, and even cast iron rings for underground tunnels. In 1982 it became insolvent and was taken over by the Franke Corporation, using the brand Carron Phoenix.This iron is representative of the domestic appliances used throughout Australia up until electricity became widely available for domestic use.An antique Carron iron made of solid cast iron. These types of iron were nicknamed "sad irons" from the Old English where "sad" was originally a word which meant "heavy and solid". Typically, there would be two irons simultaneously in use: one to iron with and one being heated up on the stove or in the fire. This iron has a flat bottom and back and it curves to a point at the front. It has a goose neck handle which has a twist. Irons such as this were often given the name "goose" irons. Near the front of the iron on its top '11' is marked. These irons were used from the late 18th to mid 20th centuries before electricity was widely available in all areas, particularly in rural environments.On top of iron "CARRON"flat irons, domestic appliances -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Colour, Equipment from the Carlton and United Brewery, Ballarat, 2007, 2007
When the Ballarat Brewery was demolished the Ammonia Compressor was moved to near the Brew Tower, Armstrong Street.Three photographs of the 140 ton Ammonia Compresor used at the Ballarat Brewery. The compressor was possibly moved to Ballarat from Carlton, and was used from c1930. It was built by Werner of Richmond.Label associated with the compressor "The School of Mines and Industries Ballarat Limited 140 ton Ammonia Compressor, c1930 Built by Werner of Richmond, Melbourne, this compressor was removed from the Carlton and United Breweries Richmond factory and installed in Ballarat in 1959 in order to upgrade the refrigeration plant. Refurbished by members of the former Ballarat Brewery Engine Room it serves as a reminder of the establishment of the brewery on this site by Tulloch and McLaren in 1862."ballarat brewery, ballarat brewing company, brew tower, brew, carlton and united breweries, werner, brewing, tulloch and mclaren, brewery, ballarat school of mines -
Seaworks Maritime MuseumShipbuilders model, Tri Ellis
Model ship was presented to the Melbourne Maritime Museum by the British Phosphate Commissioners. Built as Tri-Ellis (1958-74), Tryphena (1974-78), Man Tat (1978-80), 1980 broken up. DWT 13,756 SPEED 14 KNOTS.AT 112RPM. BOILERS LARKSON TRIMBLETUBE. FUEL CONSUMPTION 7 TPD. GENERATORS W.H.ALLEN - 4CYL.2SA290/470. 480B.H.P.320L.W.-220V 333RPM DAILY CONS - 1.5 TONS. EMERGENCY GEN R & H. 40 K.N. -220V. REFRIGERATING MACH: J & G HALL LTD. SUPERSTRUCTURE: FORECASTLE 62'..2 DECKS RIVETED AND WELDED. CARGO BATTONS NOT FITTED. 9 BULKHEADS. RISE OF FLOOR 6".WATER BALLAST 3,296 TONS INCLUDING TUNNEL TANKS 1,341 TONS. 'TWEEN- DECKS FORWARD 274 TONS. REFRIGERATED CARGO INSTALLATION - 6 HOLDS - 55.2',52',54',59.5',43' ,53'. GRAIN CAPACITY :621,640 CU. FT. BALE CAPACITY : 573,810 CU. FT. INSULATED CAPACITY : 5,050 CU.FT. 6 STEEL HATCHWAYS (27',30',30'* 30') (30'* 27.75') (27', 24' * 28' ). 12 WINCHES...DERRICKS 1 (25), 2 (10), 10 (5). MACHINERY: OIL 2SA 7CY.C20 * 1400MM EXHAUST 470MM. 6500 BHP. FUEL BUNKERS: 2135 TONS HIGH VISCOCITY FUEL. The main engine was an opposed piston type Harland & Wolff 6-620/ 1870 6 for the number of cylinders.. 620 for the cylinder bore and 1870 for the combined strokes of the main exhaust pistons in each cylinder. This engine was based no a Burmeister and Wain design but H & W gave these engines their own type designation. Sailed on board its maiden voyage to Australia via Casablanca Morocco where she collected her first load of phosphate. We sailed to Geelong via the Suez canal and the Port of Aden (Yemen) and Freemantle. The first load of phosphate was unloaded at Corio Bay (geelong) Formerly part of the collection of Melbourne shipping company, Howard Smith Ltd. Ship builder's model of the cargo ship Tri-Ellis IMO 5368196 - Body of moulded polyurethane painted in red, black and grey, the deck painted in red, with detailed fittings, machinery, rigging and superstructure, raised on a wooden base. Original ship built Clyde 1958, 11,761 gross tonnes, 531.5' x 68' x 31' (162.0 x 20.73 x 9.45m)plaque at foot of model "MV TRI ELLIS/ LENGTH B.P. 486'-3"- BREADTH MLD 68'0" - DEPTH MLD 40'6"/ TONNAGE GROSS 11,760/ Built by HARLAND & WOLFF LTD/ For BRITISH PHOSPHATE COMMISSIONERS" On model "TRI-ELLIS" painted black -
Otway Districts Historical SocietyBook, G42: Puffing Billy's Big Brother, 1981
Victoria's narrow gauge railways were from Wangaratta to Whitfield (covering 30.5 miles/49 km) opening in 1899, Colac to Beech Forest (29 miles/46.7 km) opening in 1902 with an addition to Crowes (14.1 miles/22.7 km) opening in 1910, Upper Ferntree Gully to Gembrook (18.2 miles/29.3 km) opening in 1900, and Moe to Walhalla (26 miles/41.3 km) opening in 1910. From the outset these narrow gauge lines proved very uneconomical in operation and were plagued with continuing financial losses. The lines most difficult to work were those carrying the most business, and in particular the trains from Colac and Moe with their 1 in 30 grades and countless curves precluded having engines with large coupled driving wheels operating. Having examined the possible use of articulated locomotives to reduce operating costs on the narrow gauge lines the Victorian Railways decided upon the Beyer-Garratt type of locomotive in 1925 and an order was placed in England for two engines of the 2-6-0 plus 0-6-2 wheel arrangements. These arrived in April 1926. Assembly of the new Garratts was duly completed and steaming trials carried out at Newport, Victoria, the engines being classed as "G" and given the running numbers "41" and "42". G41 was taken to Colac where, on 5 June 1926, it was put to work on the Colac-Beech Forest-Crowes line. G42 soon followed and duly began work on the equally steep and tortuous but shorter Moe-Walhalla line. Following the closure of the Moe line in 1955 G42 was refurbished and went to Colac. G41 was overhauled, but not as thoroughly as G42, at then returned to Colac where both Garratts shared regular work on the line until its closure in 1962. From 1978 G42 continues its operation on the Upper Ferntree Gully-Gembrook line as part of the Puffing Billy Preservation Society.G42: Puffing Billy's Big Brother. Pictorial history of a Beyer-Garratt in Victoria, Australia. Phil A'Vard, Larry James, Ron Peach (concept). Puffing Billy Preservation Society; Belgrave (Vic); 1980. 64 p.; illus; map. Soft cover. ISBN 0 9598392 7 5victorian railways; narrow gauge; moe; walhalla; colac; beech forest; crowes; upper ferntree gully; gembrook; beyer-garratt; -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Steam locomotive K-185 at the coal hopper, Echuca Railway Station, c.Aug. 1963
THE ECHUCA COALING STAGE. Locomotives would stop alongside to receive coal dropped into their tenders from small overhead rail mounted tipping trays. Water could be obtained from either the elevated tank at one end or the connected standpipe at the opposite end. Locomotive firebox contents could be dumped into pits between the rails from locomotives once they were carefully positioned above them. Such locomotives then could move onto the Engine Shed area for overnight parking. Firebox fires would be re-lit when the locomotive was next needed in a day or so.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, echuca railway station, k-185, k-class steam locomotive (vr newport workshops), railway workshop
