North east dundas tramway a class open wagon ho sc. Buy tasmanias hagans the north east dundas tramway articulated j class 1st edition by murdoch geoff isbn. North east dundas tramway a class open wagon oo sc. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The two foot gauge 610mm north east dundas tramway was worked by tasmanian government locomotives. The north east dundas tramway nedt was a 2 ft 610 mm narrow gauge tramway on west coast tasmania that ran between zeehan and. Nov 30, 2015 garratt did not have the financial means to develop his idea therefore he had to tout it around locomotive works in the united kingdom. Back, the general manager of tasmanian government railway, is that the first section of the no th east dundas. The northeast dundas tramway was a system of lines serving ore mines and smelters around mount dundas, centred on the boom town of zeehan. Garratt articulated locomotives imeche archive and library. This was at the insistence of the buyers, but was not replicated on any. Hales was the resident engineer for the northeast dundas tramway and. An easy rainforest walk along the route of the historic north east dundas tramway. Michael dandrea, the citys executive director of engineering and construction, tells kevin frankish about the replacement of the streetcar tracks at dundas and victoria.
The worlds first garratt locomotives tgr k class were used on the line, as were two g class 042t engines built by sharpstewart of glasgow in 1896 and a massive j. May 30, 2019 on the west coast of tasmania is montezuma falls. Gormanston and linda to pillingerkelly basin 3 ft 6 in 1,067 mm. The north east dundas tramway nedt was a narrow gauge tramway on west coast tasmania that ran between zeehan and deep lead now williamsford. There is a walk in option 3hrs return or a 4wd track. Tasmanias hagans the north east dundas tramway articulated j class. North mt farrell tram 2 gauge north east dundas tramway 2 gauge lists of stations and sidings.
Abounding with steep gradients, and sharp curves, as can be seen in the map below, it made severe demands on its motive power. Railways on the west coast of tasmania facts for kids. This article is a summary and lead into details about the railways and tramways of west coast tasmania the history of the west coast railways has fascinated enthusiasts from around the world, because of the combination of the harsh terrain in which the railways were created, and the unique nature of most of the lines. The north east dundas tramway was the railway on which the worlds first beyer garratt locomotive was used. At 104m, montezuma falls are one of the highest waterfalls in tasmania and. The worlds first garratt locomotives tgr k class were used on the line, as were two g class 042t engines built by sharpstewart of glasgow in 1896 and a massive j class 2640t. Montezuma falls, north east dundas tramway, with a group of sightseers walking along track, c.
Regatta point to zeehan tasmanian metals extraction company. Learn more before you buy, or discover other cool products in trains. You may see native wildlife along the way, including several species of birds. The mount lyell rack railway which has an abt rack system, the presence of the worlds first garratt locomotive and a hagans articulated locomotive on the north east dundas tramway, and the collection of narrowgauge lines as the only links to the outside world for a. The worlds first garratt locomotives tgr k class were used on the line, as were two g class 042t engines built by sharpstewart of glasgow in 1896 and a massive j class 2640t articulated. Montezuma falls 4wd track waterfalls of tasmania youtube. The north east dundas tramway was the railway on which the worlds first beyer garratt locomotive was used tasmanian government railways 2 ft gauge k1. The first of them, k1 was subsequently repatriated by its builder for preservation in 1947. Tasmanias hagans the north east dundas tramway articulated j class, 9780646334424, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
It was built in the launceston railway workshops in 1898. One of the remnants of the north east dundas tramway nedt on the tasmanian west coast, about four kilometres from the remains of the williamsford mine. The national library of australias copies direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages clicking on the order now button below will open the ordering form in a new window which will allow you to enter the details of your request. The north east dundas tramway was a system of lines serving ore mines and smelters around mount dundas, centred on the boom town of zeehan. This profile introdeces the designerbuilder and describes the locomotive in detail. A very detailed look at the worlds first garratt, tasmanias k1 of the north east dundas tramway. Ah, good to get to the bay of fires and walk on the squeaky white sand every summer. Abounding with steep gradients, and sharp curves, as can be seen in the map below, it.
If you would like to participate, visit the project page. Another year, another little cowrie shell to add to my wooden sake box at home. Located southwest of rosebery and northeast of zeehan, grid reference agd 66 williamsford 375530e, 5367910n. Light railway research society of australia inc on facebook. The north east dundas tramway nedt was a 2 ft 610 mm gauge tramway on west coast tasmania that ran between zeehan and deep lead now williamsford. Gormanston and linda to pillingerkelly basin north lyell tram. In 1926 dundas line regular services traffic ceased and. The north east dundas tramway nedt was a 2 ft 610 mm narrow gauge tramway on west coast tasmania that ran between zeehan and deep lead now. The worlds first garratt locomotives tgr k class were used on the line, as were two g class 042t e.
North east dundas tramway a 1909 description tasmania the tatong to toombullup tramline victoria memories of the cudgen tramway news south wales photo section. The northeast dundas tramway was a system of lines serving ore mines and smelters. The book by a leading design draftsman, is copiously illustrated with extremely high detailed drawings and 3d perspectives. Low this article has been rated as lowimportance on the projects importance scale. The tasmanian railway network evolved over many years, with each line having its own history. North east dundas tramway, 1901 11 23 page 2d 21247570378. The track follows the old north east dundas tramway closed in 1932 through rainforest to.
This is a work in progress and different lines will be written up over time. The history of the railways on the west coast of tasmania has fascinated enthusiasts from around the world, because of the combination of the harsh terrain in which the railways were created, and the unique nature of most of the lines points of note include the mount lyell rack railway which has an abt rack system, the presence of the worlds first garratt locomotive and a hagans articulated. Fascinating and detailed description of the history of the garratt k1 locomotive used on the tasmanian government railways as well as its sister, k2 as well as the freight and passenger cars on the north east dundas tramway. The north east dundas tramway, for which the first garratt was built, was of course. K1 and k2 were built in 1909 and unusually for garratt locos were compounds with the cylinders on the inner end of the engines. The creek immediately below the falls was once spanned by a wooden trestle bridge, 160 feet long and 50 feet high. The north east dundas tramway was an interesting and demanding railway linking zeehan with mining operations near williamsford on tasmanians west coast. The story of the history and development of the geraldton shire tramway and the mourilyan tramway of north queensland. Montezuma falls, russell falls, horseshoe falls, guide fa. North dundas, ontario north dundas, tasmania and in tasmanis there was a railway known as. North east dundas tramway a class open wagon ho sc fmvap22ta. Purchased in very poor condition circa 1986 and fully restored by peter, christopher and vivian martin over a 4 year period.
Tasmanias hagans tells the story of an unusual articulated 264ot steam locomotive which operated on the 2ft gauge 610mm north east dundas tramway nedt on tasmanias rugged and picturesque west coast. One of the prettiest trips on the west coast is that from zeehan to williamsford, along the n. The now out of print book a history of railways and tramways on. The original railway line was only two feet wide 61cm. Map of north east dundas tramway, tasmania, historical. Nobody was interested until he had the good luck to be at beyer, peacock and company when they had an enquiry for a locomotive to run on the north east dundas tramway in tasmania.
Lionel wiener, in his book articulated locomotives, does not record this. G class 042t sharp stewart crosses the montezuma bridge on the north east dundas tramway with a mixed train to zeehan. To find information on a particular line, choose from the list below. The northeast dundas tramway was the railway on which the. It went from railway yards in zeehan travelling north east, past montezuma falls 104m on a 49 metre bridge, to the ore bins at williamsford.
The track follows the historic route of the former north east dundas tramway right to the base of montezuma falls. In 1905 zeehan tramway company ceased daily passenger service. Tasmanias hagans the north east dundas tramway articulated. A small ceremony took place at the welsh highland railways caernarfon station on. Tasmanias hagans the north east dundas tramway articulated j class by murdoch geoff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Brisbane australian railway historical society, queensland division 2000 revised edition or. The north east dundas tram approached the wilson street waiting room at the end of the station yard, the engine exploded. The fireman thomas marra was killed instantly and the driver david biddeph died soon after.
The north east dundas tramway nedt was a 2 ft 610 mm narrow gauge tramway on west coast tasmania that ran between zeehan and deep lead now williamsford. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. Oct 14, 2010 the north east dundas tramway nedt was a 2 ft 610 mm gauge tramway on west coast tasmania that ran between zeehan and deep lead now williamsford. Today the north east dundas tramway provides an excellent bushwalking. This is the only surviving example of a north east dundas tram carriage. Descriptionnorth east dundas tramway, 1901 08 03 insert 3 14278046585. Train, railroad, transportation books from karens books. The hercules haulage, also known as the mount read haulage, the hercules tram and the williamsford haulage line, was a selfacting 2 ft 610 mm narrow gauge tramway on the side of mount read in western tasmania, that connected the hercules mine with williamsford and then to the north east dundas tramway. Today the north east dundas tramway provides an excellent bushwalking trail through tasmanian rainforest national parkland, especially the 10km section from williamsford to montezuma falls. Media in category north east dundas tramway the following 49 files are in this category, out of 49 total. North east dundas tramway, 1901 11 23 page 2d 21247570378 kyaa6a from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors.
The book also describes the other locomotives that were used. Model engineering the australian model engineering magazine. The first garratt locomotive built by beyer, peacock was no. North east dundas tramway is within the scope of wikiproject australia, which aims to improve wikipedia s coverage of australia and australiarelated topics. The mount lyell rack railway which has an abt rack system, the presence of the worlds first garratt locomotive and a hagans articulated locomotive on the north east dundas tramway, and the collection of narrowgauge lines as the only links to the outside world for a number of the communities for over fifty years. They even boasted the worlds first garratt locomotives tgr k class. Built to 2 gauge to minimise the cost of earthworks in mountainous country, this demanding route featured steep 1. North east dundas tramway a 1909 description tasmania the tatong to toombullup tramline victoria. This image was scanned from an original glass plate or negative, kindly provided by the australian railway historical society, new south wales division. North east dundas tramway a class open wagon oo sc jrwxezkaj by jameymac on shapeways. Light railway research society of australia inc september 20, 2019 the second edition of the book rails to rubicon is now being printed, and is expected to be available by the end of november. Somemeanshadto befoundtoopenupthecountryatacostwhichthecircum. North east dundas tramway this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title.