Tas Steam Alive
Introduction |
Danny Neilson, from Tas Steam Alive, was contacted with the hope of him contributing some material for the website of the Australian cousins of the Class 37's, albeit a few years younger. Danny came up with the goods and all the Tasmanian operated examples were covered by his contributions. |
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Website |
http://www.tassteamalive.com |
E-mail |
tassteamalive@bigpond.com |
Telephone |
(+61) 03 6442 2914 |
Mail Address |
Tas Steam Alive c/o B F "Danny" Neilson P O Box 205 Wynyard Tasmania Australia 7325 |
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From 'Australian National' to 'Pacific National' Vol 1 VOLUME 1. THE WILTSHIRE LINE (2006) Highlights of this DVD include: X class to Stanley (1986), Last steam (1989), ZCs on log train Montumana - Wynyard (1990), ZB12 cab ride and other problems (1992), Z4 & ZA4 laying ballast, then struggling with hand sanding on the Montumana bank (1994), New owners re-open line (1999), GMs head west, (2000), A “push/pull” train near Somerset (2000) and a few other unusual runs, then exclusive video of both the second last train with its ZB&ZC EE power, and the final train on March 27 2003, where DQ GMs run right through to Wiltshire for the first and probably last time. No narration, on screen captions, 24 chapters, 90 mins. Note that distances are generally given to nearest kilometre. |
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Diesels Across Tasmania Vol 1 Highlights of this DVD include trains on the Fingal line, Alcos on the Derwent Valley line, a train stalling on the south line, EBR trains on the Hellyer line, operations at Wiltshire Junction on the now out of use far western line, railcar DP13 operating the Burnie Show shuttle, and a north east line log train to Herrick on the now lifted Tonganah - Herrick section. Along the way you will also see the ongoing changes to the infrastructure, operations, staff and the consists of the trains that have taken place over the last 14 years. DVD has 17 chapters. All footage has been digitized and computer edited. Running time 90 minutes. Available as DVD 4:3 Pal format. |
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Diesels Across Tasmania Vol 6 Highlights of this DVD include: D class at work, Burnie Rail railcars to Melba, Following the coal train north and logs to the south, DP22 on the Melba line, DQs on the Melba line, Saturday train 36 Tea Tree to Conara, DP13 & 14 test run with restored trailer car PT5, End of north east trains, 2101 in new colours, DVR special train, MKAs arrive in Burnie, DP26 up north, Train 35 Blythe - Quoiba, Pac Nat threatens closure, Train 36 Hobart - Colebrook, Paper train stalls in tunnel, Burnie Market train, MKA locos finally enter service, 2151 on cement train, 3 MKAs on coal train. |
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Diesels Across Tasmania Vol 5 Highlights of this DVD include: DC4588 at Bengeo, Trials of remote control for the cement train, Unusual loco lashups, Hash House Harriers train, Classic Rail Tours, A derailment at Penguin, Z class 2112 in new colours, DP22 on the Melba line, Derwent Valley train to Westerway, Rescue of train stuck on Don Hill, Bridgewater bridge opening for “Carteela”, North east line train, PVH heads to DVR at New Norfolk. DVD has 27 chapters. All footage has been digitized and computer edited. Running time 92 minutes. Available as DVD 4:3 Pal format. |
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Diesels Across Tasmania Vol 3 Highlights of this tape include: ZCs stuck on Don Hill, Y6 restored by Don River Railway, An unusual mixed train on the EBR, Paper train begins service, Cab ride and scare with Y6, 'New' rebuilt locomotives ZR1 testing and in service with ZR2, and Last train to Wiltshire? Along the way you will also see the continuing changes to the infrastructure, operations, staff, locomotives and the consists of the trains. DVD has 20 chapters. All footage has been digitized and computer edited. Running time 90 minutes. Available as DVD 4:3 Pal format. |