Historical information

This Hand trolley was built by Chris Alger to undertake weed poisoning and other minor track work on the railway between Belgrave and Menzies Creek while the line was closed (1954-1962). From 1958, Chris often put a drum of chemical on the trolley and propelled it by hand up and down the line until the shakedown specials in 1962. Other times it just took the tools needed to keep the line free of trees and other weeds.
Chris was on the Puffing Billy Preservation Society committee for a number of years in the early days and contributed funds to Puffing Billy Preservation Society projects.

Significance

Narrow Gauge - Puffing Billy Railway - track maintenance

Physical description

Hardwood planks, Hardwood frame Flat 4 wheel, 2'6" rail trolley
Removable Steel "T" handle
Brake applies to one wheel

Inscriptions & markings

None