I found the latest link and yes.... come and get the loco and collect $10,000 http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/t_news_item.asp?PID=4592 The following is from...
All, This is vaguely on topic.... Suppose I had a builders plate off a wagon, probably cast iron I guess, which is quite rusty. What is the best way to halt...
Shane, That'd be the VLO wagons, previously VO coal wagons. Frank T <snip> The QAL limestone train from which uses 1571H typically and the cream coloured very...
Are there any Commonwealth Railways Nm class (identical to C17) still around? Neil ... From: Melanie Dennis To: qrig@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 01,...
Frank T, All, i think this loco would look GREAT outside the gates at Museum or Cabanda stations of RRM. Or up at my dads' property near Stanthorpe. cheers ...
Everyone 996 has been out in the open for a very long time so I doubt it would be made servicable without a lot of remanufacturing and replacement of rusted...
Hi Frank I'll ask the conservator at Queensland Museum. She should be able to help. She worked at the Australian War Memorial before coming to The Workshops ...
Why don't you ask our resident chemist Greg Cash? I know he's into polymers, but he might have an idea. Neil PS How about Coca Cola? ... From: Frank...
Ben I was going to add that to my first reply - but thought it was a bit close to the bone. Peter ... From: Ben Francis To: qrig@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday,...
Frank, That'd be the VLK wagons that were previously VO coal wagons. Used on theTaragoola-QAL Train. The VLO wagons were previously VAO coal wagons. Used on...
I've just had a look a railpage picof Dingo station and noticed that there was no platform. How do passengers get on and off from The Spirit of the Outback...
Sean They would most likely use the steps incorporated at each end of the carriages - would be my guess. They might have to do it on the run - because not all...
Frank When I worked in the metal plating industry many years ago my plates were plunged into a caustic bath then rinsed and blasted at low pressure with a fine...
Hi All, Took the day off work today and headed up the coast with two friends from interstate, along the way we saw the following: 0655 - Landsborough –...
Hi Frank, Depends what it is. A lot of people want to preserve the "as working" appearance so they either do nothing or just clear coat it. This especially...
Neil, Pichi Richi has one http://www.prr.org.au/locomotives/ Also worth checking the handy pocket guide at ..... http://www.australiansteam.com/ Ken McHugh PS...
Frank I'll have a quick stab. If you are not planing to do anything immediately just paint some oil on it, such as a lid full of engine oil or any oil even...
Frank - its definately on topic if you replace "builders plate" with C17 996 ...... take a look ...... ... quite rusty. ... clean it up? ... while, just how...
Hi all 2829/ 2252 (both under power) headed 8798 south through Partington at 4.55pm Tuesday, with 27 wagons. These are the same two locos that worked 8C77...
Hi all Major trackwork has now begun on this project to relay the NCL and the various Stuart junctions south through to Partington. High speed crossovers have...
Frank, Molasses will most certainly clean the plate up for you. It's also handy for freeing rusted nuts and bolts, seized pliers and the like. I don't think...
All, Thanks for the various replies and suggestions. I'm sure there are some great chemicals available but at what cost? I'm looking for a cheap and easy...
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Today's run of 6Z23 ethanol train from Sarina to Mackay Harbour was evidently the last, and the product will now go to road haulage. 2497H departed just before...
Frank, The length of time varies depending on the state and size of the object. As mentioned with pliers and bolts etc. 24 hours is usually sufficient... I...
Jason, Thanks for that. I had heard that it took weeks to clean things up but recently I heard of someone who only left an object in for 1 day and it came of...
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