10th June 2006 |
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"A small but dedicated band of hardy Register members (some who will remain nameless preferring the comfort of modern automobiles) took to the hills to experience the novelty of cold weather in Queensland . A weekend of contrasts with rain (finally), freezing winds and beaut winter sunshine, coupled with the now famous “Happy Hours”, great dining and great company, you couldn't ask for more. We even managed some great TR driving on country roads. The weekend was superbly organised by Julie and Richard Oliver who even arranged for the lowest temperature in the state of minus 2 degrees at our base in Warwick on Monday morning. Those dynamic senior citizens Reg and Dulcie Cosgrove (wont mention their ages but they have been married for 57 years) provided inspiration for the younger members by showing you never stop having fun in a Sidescreen. |
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"Ambrose" – Reg & Dulcie's TR3A |
Is that really ice in QLD? |
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Killarney Pub with the Rochester TR5 and the Watters TR2 “ Rumpole” |
Those Russian Girls, Cherryle Watters & Ginetta Rochester |
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Paul Bingham & Reg Cosgrove looking like terrorists |
Reg & Dulcie – Reg promised he was smiling under the wrapping |
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C17 class lococ no. "971" undergoing restoration at the Southern Downs Steam Railway museum (Warwick - QLD) Presumably, if it is similar to the one at Beaudesert, it was built by Walkers Limited Maryborough, Qld around 1950. It would have been equipped with roller bearings on all wheels and had a boiler pressure of 175lbs. Coal capacity - 7.5 tonnes and water capacity is 13,800 litres. The overall weight is 85 tonnes (engine and tender.) |
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