So I headed off on the 22nd of November, a day which will be remembered for it's heavy rain and flash flooding along the eastern seaboard of Australia. Driving the good old Hilux to Hazelbrook to my accommodation for the night was a mission, staying awake was a challenge. But I arrived eventually.
With friends meeting me from such areas as Panania and Moss Vale, they had to be sharp and punctual to meet me at Hazelbrook. Paynie jumped in, and we drove to Lithgow. Had a good old chinwag on the way, and then eventually got to Eskbank to pick up Reesy. Once we had the gang, we headed to the State Mine and were greeted by a few of the workers and volunteers. The days work was to clean 4204, move D20, 4204 and some ex NSWGR rollingstock to Eskbank yard to celebrate Lithgow.
We got stuck into work, clearing grit that built up between the rails to allow the tamper to go throw and run into Eskbank. Shortly after this, we got a ride on the Tamper not far from Eskbank Yard to take some shots of D20 with her train.
After this we helped the LRW/LSMR move some furniture as a part of moving to their old office, and this was a quick job achieved by many hands!
Taking some gunzel shots, and then proceeding back to the mine to help move a Fairmont section cart out, was fun.
We then said our goodbyes, and made way to our designated areas...
At day break on Sunday, I was up and running around after the family!
I made a quick visit to Valley Heights to renew my membership and arrived to find Stevo and 103A in steam. A nice surprise. I went around, took a few shots and then left.
Back to the usual RVRM work...
Photos for you fellas, enjoy.
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