Here is a photograph of a fairly everyday experience from about 1965 (I think).
The loco in question - 3222 - was allocated to Dubbo in 1965 and 1966. It looks like the train it has behind it is a very healthy up pickup, with wool and wheat loading.
The railway precinct is also rather interesting - the edge of the turntable can be seen, along with the water tank and carriage shed. Gillespie Bros. flour mill can be seen in the background, along with a relatively rare Metcalfe silo.
I had always had this photograph pegged as Gilgandra - principally due to the fact that the word 'Gil' was written on the slide mounting frame! Fairy reasonable conclusion to draw...
But now am not so sure. I am fairly sure the Metcalfe silo is out of town, and Gilgandra had a turning wye rather than a turntable (or maybe both?).
Wherever it is, its a cracker as a modelling proposition given most of the major infrastructure is on one side. Dead flat too.
The clue to where it is - and it may yet be Gil - may lie in the S trucks at the front of the train. It appears that the second is part filled with some sort of uncovered aggregate or rock.
Enjoy the mystery!
Don,
ReplyDeletethe photo is at Narromine. The train is coming off the line from Peak Hill/Parkes. The line to the right of the loco is the main line to Cobar/Bourke. The train is in the Up direction.
Bob
Hi Bob, thank you! Looks like the cataloguer of the family photo collection took a few liberties.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Don