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Hornsby Model Engineers Cooperative Ltd Sydney NSW Australia |
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Hornsby Model Engineers Cooperative Ltd Sydney NSW Australia |
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The railway is 5" gauge and ground level. The main line runs for about 1 km through the bush site. Grades are mostly about 1 in 80 but there are some short steeper sections. With a steam loco, careful firing is required and the track is popular for testing the performance of new locos! We have extensive steaming bays, with piped compressed air and 12V available. Of course, petrol and electric locos are also most welcome.
Here is a track plan (we'll be happy to give you a printed copy if you come and run on our track).
We also have a traction engine track, with 12V available for steaming up.
Please note:
Please contact the controller of the day before unloading.
A current boiler certificate is essential if you plan to run a steam loco or road vehicle.
The controller will show you where to unload and will provide a site map showing signals, water, and designated refuelling points for petrol locos.
Please wear totally enclosed footware and refrain from smoking while driving or riding.
Split pins or other positive securing devices are mandatory for all coupling pins.
Speed limits must be observed.
The controller will ask you to check your brakes before setting out on the track. We have a braking standard which is basically the ability to stop within 10m from 8 km/hr when loaded, and we encourage you to test this for yourself. There is a trackside speedometer on the up line as you run down from the level crossing towards Rabbit Flat.
Appropriate lighting an all locos and rear carriages will be required for night running.
We reserve the right to decline running permission (or even site entry) to any person.
There a similar common-sense safety rules for the traction engine track - please ask for details when unloading.
