Scale Model Railways.

[Hugh]

Great setup. Wish we had one here where I live.

Cheers,

Hugh

[1938 Observer]

Here are some more interesting 'large railways' [models] down here in Tasmania.

Welcome to the Evandale

Light Railway and Steam Society Inc


The Evandale Light Railway and Steam Society Inc.

began evolution in the 1980's driven by the late Greg Waddle.

His dream was to bring together a group of railway, and steam, enthusiasts and build a track, on his property

at Evandale , such that they could enjoy their hobby and serve the community.

The Club was officially formed in 1989 and some of the founding members are still part of the club today


Just go to the link, the menu is on the LHS, the photographs in the main body of the site are 'clickable' for larger viewing.

http://www.evandale-light-rail.org.au/

also.......................

Boulder Creek Tramway
The Boulder Creek Tramway is a 71/4" (184mm) gauge miniature bush railway that is currently under construction at Howden, approximately 15 minutes south of Hobart in Tasmania. The track is around 900 metres in length featuring a 22 metre long tunnel and several bridges. A steep and winding track means the railway will never resemble a main line in miniature, but is more of a narrow gauge bush tramway hence the name "Boulder Creek Tramway". Due to the lay of the land, a conventional circuit or loop track is not possible therefore the track is of a point to point design with a reversing loop at each end to allow continuous running. Several stations will be situated along the length of the track and will include passing loops and eventually some form of automated signalling


This is worth looking at, photographs look great--- Boulder Creek Tramway Photo Gallery
http://www.smex.net.au/bouldercreek/BldrCrk-Gallery.php

Now for those who like full size restored and semi-restored locomotives and rolling stock, this is the place to visit...............

"The Coast's Premier Tourist Attraction." . . "The Don River Railway"

The site is fully searchable and there are plenty of photographs to 'click on' and enlarge/

http://www.donriverrailway.com.au/index.html

[Diane]

Hey,
We also had a killer model train when I was a young kid. My dad inherited it from his dad so it was really old then. We all loved it but since I was the youngest, my brother and sister hogged it and very rarely let me be the conductor. Dad also inherited an old pool table. That I was really good at but since I could usually beat the siblings, they wouldn't let me play much. Haha Don't know what happened to either but I remember them very fondly. My grandfather also played cards (?) and he framed a really good hand that he apparently won a bunch of money on. Don't know what happened to that either. Just such great memories!