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🚊 Hidden Valley Train Ranch

I stumbled upon a hidden video gem this weekend. It must be a well kept secret as I didn’t know about it when I lived in the area. Clearly these guys are living the life.

The Mandalong Valley Tramway is a private, narrow-gauge railway located in Mandalong, New South Wales. It serves as a preservation site for historic locomotives and rolling stock, operating on a gauge of approximately 24 inches (600 mm). The tramway operations include challenging grades, such as the 1-in-16 Zigzag and provides an opportunity for enthusiasts to see vintage steam locomotives in operation. Its preservation efforts contribute to keeping Australia’s light railway heritage alive.

For further info, you can explore these videos too.

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Accucraft produced a Fairymead model in 7/8ths scale, drawn by David Fletcher.

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Beer in hand he made it!

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A little more information HERE plus an article on Melbourne’s Night Soil Train