160 y/o coal fired live steam model with Aussie connections

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160 y/o coal fired live steam model with Aussie connections

Post by philipy » Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:44 pm

Just came across this item, which is interesting in several ways.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-66080214
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Re: 160 y/o coal fired live steam model with Aussie connections

Post by Peter Butler » Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:21 pm

Very interesting Philip, thank you.
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Re: 160 y/o coal fired live steam model with Aussie connections

Post by drewzero1 » Mon Jul 03, 2023 1:28 pm

A very interesting read! I especially liked the old family photo with the people riding on the train.
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Re: 160 y/o coal fired live steam model with Aussie connections

Post by CharlesMac » Tue Jul 04, 2023 4:21 pm

The gentleman in the photo is listed as Rod Wilson. Isn't this Brian Wilson from Wilson Locomotive Works in Toowoomba?
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