Subject: Researching carriages that were built at Walsh Island Dockyard

Hi,

I am researching the history of Sydney suburban railway carriages that were constructed at the dockyard. The car numbers are: C3171 - C3220 (fifty cars), C3251 - C3300 (fifty cars) and T4301 - T4548 (248 cars). All were built in the 1927-1929 period.

Can you please guide me as to where I may be able to find details on their construction and also photographs of the cars undergoing construction or being barged across the Hunter River.

Cheers,
Glenn

Re: Researching carriages that were built at Walsh Island Dockyard

Hi Glen,
Suggest Richmond Vale Railway

* Australian Railways Historical Society
This national group have information on all things railway
* Dorrigo Railway Museum
One of Australia's largest collections of rail rolling stock.
Not open to the public.
* New South Wales Rail Transport Museum
Worth a visit
* State Mine Heritage Park Lithgow
This tourist Attraction at Lithgow preserves some of Australia's valuable Coal Mining and Railway heritage.
* The Rail Motor Society
Located at Paterson this group of volunteers operate 'Tin Hares".

I have asked our members if they have any info..

Aub

Re: Researching carriages that were built at Walsh Island Dockyard

The Richmond Vale Railway Museum
Location: Leggett's Drive, Richmond Vale NSW 2327

Information Phone: +61 (02) 4001 0197

Site Phone: +61 (02) 4937 5344

Fax: +61 (02) 4936 2921

Email: rvrminfo@richmondvalerailwaymuseum.org

Website: http://www.richmondvalerailwaymuseum.org/

The Richmond Vale Railway Museum is a volunteer non-profit organization, formed in 1979 with the aim of preserving the Railway and Mining Heritage of J&A Brown and the Hunter Valley.

The R.V.R.M. is located in the old Richmond Main Colliery site, Main Road 135, Leggett's Drive, Richmond Vale 4kms south of Kurri Kurri in the Hunter Valley, N.S.W.

The R.V.R.M. runs trains first three Sundays of each month and every Sunday during School Holidays. Gates open at 10am and close at 4pm.

Re: Researching carriages that were built at Walsh Island Dockyard

Aub,

I will try to find out what i can ATP, however a good starting point for this info might be with a volunteer group located in Sydney, called "Historic Electric Traction". (If it hasn't already been done)

They can be found at:

Postal Address;

Historic Electric Traction
PO Box 246
Lidcombe
NSW 1825

Contact;

Ph: 1300 781 279
Web: www.het.org.au
Email: info@het.org.au

Good luck.

Regards

Chris

Re: Researching carriages that were built at Walsh Island Dockyard

Thanks guy for your replies. I am actually familar with these railway groups.

Does anyone know if the Newcastle Library has an archive of photos / documents relating to Walsh Island? I see that the National Library in Canberra has some photos available for viewing onlt in person.

Cheers,
Glenn

Re: Researching carriages that were built at Walsh Island Dockyard

Hi Glenn

You could try the ARHS in Sydney at Central Station or State Archives.

As these were single decker cars there is probably not many survived.

Regards

Graham Black
Richmond Vale Railway

Re: Researching carriages that were built at Walsh Island Dockyard

Glenn,
I have a Powerpoint presentation on Walsh Island and the dockyard. It has a couple of photos of rail carriages being built and barged across to mainland. If you would like a copy email me on obriem1056@gmail.com
Regards
Michael

Re: Researching carriages that were built at Walsh Island Dockyard

Aub,

Attached are the images of the carriages at Carriage Resort, Dungog. The inscription at the doorway of image "Carriage01" reads: "Built at Walsh Island Dockyard Newcastle 1928".

Hope this is of some interest to you.

Bill

These images will be in Media Gallery section "Newcastle Yesterday" soon.
Special thanks to NIHA Member Bill R.

Re: Researching carriages that were built at Walsh Island Dockyard

Hi Glen
please leave your email contact so we can get in touch I may have the info you require. NIHA

Re: Researching carriages that were built at Walsh Island Dockyard

Guys,

Thanks for you interest in my request.

My email address is gpryan44@aapt.net.au or postal address is 53 Roderick Street Tamworth NSW 2340.

I'll reimburse any postage costs.

Cheers,
Glenn

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