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160 y/o coal fired live steam model with Aussie connections

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:44 pm
by philipy
Just came across this item, which is interesting in several ways.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-66080214

Re: 160 y/o coal fired live steam model with Aussie connections

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:21 pm
by Peter Butler
Very interesting Philip, thank you.

Re: 160 y/o coal fired live steam model with Aussie connections

Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2023 1:28 pm
by drewzero1
A very interesting read! I especially liked the old family photo with the people riding on the train.

Re: 160 y/o coal fired live steam model with Aussie connections

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 4:21 pm
by CharlesMac
The gentleman in the photo is listed as Rod Wilson. Isn't this Brian Wilson from Wilson Locomotive Works in Toowoomba?
Charles M