Batavia Coast Miniature Railway http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/ 17 rows en-gb 60 Late 2009 (Updated 1 November 2009) http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1763816.html From August through this second half of the year we have really started to move forward. Another storage container, new by pass tracks, station building with roof & verandah, and there's more to come. Sunday 4 October 2009: From August through this second half of the year we have really started to move forward. Another storage container, new by pass tracks, station building with roof & verandah, and there's more to come.

Z1153 The E & Z. E30 The new points and track Stewart & the E, the Z with Sam followed by the G. The new points are installed for the second by pass track. Sam & David with the Z on 6 September 2009. The new track with a set stabled on it. The new container. A bit of a line up on 6 September 2009. The station 6 September 2009. New points and track. Sam & the Z & E. Rob passes the recently roofed station & Verandah on 4 October 2009. The station with roof in place on 4 October 2009. Allan, Matilda and the station on 4 October 2009. Station scene 4 October 2009. Jim & the diesel passing the station on 4 October 2009. Concrete pour on the new bypass track. Welding the track connections on the by pass line. Concrete pour on the new bypass track. Concrete pour on the new bypass track. Tracklaying on the new by pass line. Concrete pour on the new bypass track. The track going down on the new by pass line track laying on the by pass line. The station now with its roof on.

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]]> Sun Oct 4 2009 May / June 2009 Steam Rundays (Updated 7 June 2009) http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1691666.html A first for us to have an all steam runday with Bill & Jenny Bagley's visiting Queensland Railway's BB18 1/4 steam locomotive assisting our two regular steam locomotives. The morning started earlier at 8.15am with some special runs for the Geraldton Branch of the Variety Club who were the organisers of a motor bike fundraiser. In addition Stuarts E30 shunter also had its first public appearance on our railway. Our June run day featured Daryl's traction engine on display. Sunday 7 June 2009: A first for us to have an all steam runday with Bill & Jenny Bagley's visiting Queensland Railway's BB18 1/4 steam locomotive assisting our two regular steam locomotives. The morning started earlier at 8.15am with some special runs for the Geraldton Branch of the Variety Club who were the organisers of a motor bike fundraiser. In addition Stuarts E30 shunter also had its first public appearance on our railway. Our June run day featured Daryl's traction engine on display.

Bill Bagley's QR BB18 1/4 alongside Lewis's resident WAGR G class. Stewart shunting with E30 Stewart and David with E30 shunting. the station building now is almost ready for its roof. David & Allan with one of the Variety runs. The trains with the Variety participants. David & Allan with one of the Variety runs. David & Allan with one of the Variety runs. Rob brings the G around on one of the Variety runs. Bill does an initial run around our track. Stuart's Midland railway E30 diesel shunter is seen for the first time on the railway. Bill does an initial run around our track. A trial run with Bill Bagley's BB18 1/4 with a rake of BCMRS coaches. Bill Bagley's BB18 1/4 Bill Bagley's BB18 1/4 Bill Bagley's BB18 1/4 does a run on the Batavia Coast Miniature railway David gets a turn on the BB18 1/4. Phil Knife brings the G class around for another circuit. Allan has a turn on the BB18 1/4. Allan backing up the BB18 1/4 past his own loco Matilda Stewart shunts coaches with E30. Bill Bagley brings the BB18 1/4 round for its final circuit light engine this time before loading. Bill Bagley's BB18 1/4 ready for loading after a successful visit to the Batavia Coast Miniature Railway. Matilda passing the two new water tanks. David with Matilda passing Daryl's traction engine. Daryl's traction engine- new The traction engines with Steve & Sam Rob & the G passing the traction engines. The station building with roof trusses in place.

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]]> Sun Jun 7 2009 Batavia Coast Miniature Railway Activities 2009 http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1676720.html 2009 has seen more work done on our station, brickwork is almost there and roof trusses etc ordered. In addition we have several loco projects nearing completion including two featured here. Saturday 4 April 2009: 2009 has seen more work done on our station, brickwork is almost there and roof trusses etc ordered. In addition we have several loco projects nearing completion including two featured here.

Matilda Jims diesel Jims diesel does another circuit Matilda and the station Matilda LThe G class The G leaves the station area Lewis and the G The station The G class Stuarts E30 Diesel under construction Stuart & the Z class frame Tich & a wagon at the St Lawrence School Fete The G at St Lawrence School Fete

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]]> Sat Apr 4 2009 Batavia Coast Miniature Railway Activities 2008 http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1643329.html It has been a while since we have done an update, but as these photos show we are still very active. Behind the scenes the brickwork on our station building is just about complete and then real progress will be made towards its completion. More track is under construction as is another steam loco, a diesel outline loco and another traction engine. 2009 will see the society making real progress/ completion on several of these projects. Friday 9 January 2009: It has been a while since we have done an update, but as these photos show we are still very active. Behind the scenes the brickwork on our station building is just about complete and then real progress will be made towards its completion. More track is under construction as is another steam loco, a diesel outline loco and another traction engine. 2009 will see the society making real progress/ completion on several of these projects.

On the 4 October 2008 we were involved in the Geraldton- Greenough Sunshine Festival float parade. On the 4 October 2008 we were involved in the Geraldton- Greenough Sunshine Festival float parade. On the 4 October 2008 we were involved in the Geraldton- Greenough Sunshine Festival float parade. On the 4 October 2008 we were involved in the Geraldton- Greenough Sunshine Festival float parade. On the 4 October 2008 we were involved in the Geraldton- Greenough Sunshine Festival float parade. Jim & Joan won an award for the Ford Quadricycle in the float parade. Well Done! On the 4 October 2008 we were involved in the Geraldton- Greenough Sunshine Festival float parade. Matilda Jim's diesel gets a turn. A closer view of Tich Tich doing a circuit Matilda on a run Tich on a train Matilda has plenty of steam.

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]]> Fri Jan 9 2009 September 2008 Runday http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1581704.html Another successful runday and Jim demonstrated his replica of Henry Fords 1896 Quadricycle. Saturday 20 September 2008: Another successful runday and Jim demonstrated his replica of Henry Fords 1896 Quadricycle.

Jim demonstrates his replica of Henry Fords 1896 Quadricycle pacing Matilda. Some of the activity at our September 2008 runday. The trains at the station area. Activity on our runday A bit of the activity that happens on our rundays. Jim & Joan demonstrate their replica of Henry Fords 1896 Quadricycle.

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]]> Sat Sep 20 2008 1 June 2008 Runday http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1523009.html A few photos of our June runday, taken a bit later on of our few last runs after our passenger numbers had quietened down. Thursday 5 June 2008: A few photos of our June runday, taken a bit later on of our few last runs after our passenger numbers had quietened down.

Doug relaxes between point changes as Allan passes by on Matilda on 1 June 2008. The diesel near the station building on 1 June 2008. Allan & Matilda do another run on 1 June 2008. The station building taking shape on 1 June 2008. The station building taking shape on 1 June 2008. The traction engine & the G class near our station area on 1st June 2008.

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]]> Thu Jun 5 2008 March 2008 Runday http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1468026.html Our latest runday, quite a few passengers. We had time to take some of our younger crew through some training, plus for Geraldton in March look how green things are coutesy of some summer rain. Sunday 2 March 2008: Our latest runday, quite a few passengers. We had time to take some of our younger crew through some training, plus for Geraldton in March look how green things are coutesy of some summer rain.

The traction engine Matilda Dave & the traction engine The trains Joshua under tuition by Steve Sam driving with David giving guidence. Christopher with Steve providing advice The trains (and new station building) Shane with Steve helping Steve gets to drive Lou & the G Allan & Matilda Dave & the traction engine Selwyn & the diesel Lou & the G Matilda

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]]> Sun Mar 2 2008 December 2008 Photos (updated 6 January 2008) http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1429553.html A couple of new additions to our collection of equipment now available. Wednesday 26 December 2007: A couple of new additions to our collection of equipment now available.

New loco The G class & Matilda plus our station building under construction. New loco Matilda The fire truck Lou & his new purchase the fire truck. Steve briings Tich around for a run. The G class & Tich The fire truck The diesel does a light engine run. Christmas run The Fire Truck on our Christmas run. Christmas run Christmas run Christmas run

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]]> Wed Dec 26 2007 September 2007 Runday http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1376526.html A few photos from our September 2007 runday. Monday 24 September 2007: A few photos from our September 2007 runday.

Matilda on a run Jim & the diesel on a run Lou brings the G class back to the station area Matilda on her way back to the station David & the traction engine do another run. The three trains all out. Rob & the G class Jim & the diesel David & the traction engine Lou & the G Matilda Steve & the traction engine The traction engine Rob & the G The station building siteworks

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]]> Mon Sep 24 2007 Station Building (Updated 2March 2008) http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1345858.html This gallery will follow the progress of the construction of our main station building at Spalding Park. Sunday 30 December 2007: This gallery will follow the progress of the construction of our main station building at Spalding Park.

9 December 2007 9 December 2007 9 December 2007 9 December 2007 9 December 2007 Initial footing & brickwork occuring on 12 August 2007. Jim undertaking initial footing & brickwork occuring on 12 August 2007. Allan & Jim with initial footing & brickwork occuring on 12 August 2007. Initial footing & brickwork occuring on 12 August 2007. Jim & Allan with initial footing & brickwork occuring on 12 August 2007. Site Works and the start of the building pad on 17 June 2007. The walls are going up & door/ window frames being put in on 29 December 2007. The walls are going up & door/ window frames being put in on 29 December 2007. The walls are going up & door/ window frames being put in on 29 December 2007. Looking good on 2 March 2008 Progress is really showing on 2 March 2008. Sam & Steve with the station building construction behind. One of the windows in place One of the windows in place

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]]> Sun Dec 30 2007 May 2007 Runday http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1288178.html A few photos taken by Christopher from our May runday which kept everyone busy. Sunday 27 May 2007: A few photos taken by Christopher from our May runday which kept everyone busy.

Cam driving Matilda Robert & the G class set off on another run. Lou brings the G class around on another run. Lou & the G passing Jims diesel. This scene will change shortly once our station project gets under way. Lower angle photo of Matilda The G David and his traction engine. Allan takes the diesel out for a run. Jim & the diesel round the curve. Matilda

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]]> Sun May 27 2007 7 January 2007 Run Day http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1178186.html Our first runday for 2007, we ran the traction engine with its purpose built passenger wagon & doubleheaded Matilda & the Diesel The first time we have ran two locos together on the same train on a runday. Sunday 7 January 2007: Our first runday for 2007, we ran the traction engine with its purpose built passenger wagon & doubleheaded Matilda & the Diesel The first time we have ran two locos together on the same train on a runday.

Matilda Double header driven by David & Phil Double header Traction Engine & passenger wagon[ The G with Steve Lou & the G Station area, this will change with the canopy and Station building. David & his traction engine, Double header driven by Allan & David Double header driven by Allan & David Steve on another run Steve on the traction engine, David with Matilda G'Day Steve! Lou takes the G around for another run. Lou with the G & Dave with the traction engine.

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]]> Sun Jan 7 2007 Evening & Night Run Saturday 23 December 2006 http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1167998.html We combined our Christmas BBQ with a late evening/ night run, our very first. Being our first so was a bit of a trial without members of the public. The night runs also received an enthusiatic reception from passers by. All in all a great time. Tuesday 26 December 2006: We combined our Christmas BBQ with a late evening/ night run, our very first. Being our first so was a bit of a trial without members of the public. The night runs also received an enthusiatic reception from passers by. All in all a great time.

Dave's traction engine (with Steve driving) tests out the new wagon built by Steve, it was a great success. The station area at dusk. This area will be transformed in 2007 with our station building & canopy starting in the New Year. G58 gets some attention from Lewis between runs. Jim's diesel heads out again with another load with David in charge. G58 gets ready for another night run. Memmbers & family at the BBQ. The diesel on another run. Rob & Lewis give the G some attention. The diesel setting out again. A slightly blurred The Diesel on another run. Now quite dark, but the headlamp works well. The traction engine heads out again. Lewis's daughter at the controls of the G whilst Lewis gives instructions.

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]]> Tue Dec 26 2006 December 2006 Runday http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1151700.html A few photos taken by Joshua Melling on our runday on 3 December 2006. Sunday 3 December 2006: A few photos taken by Joshua Melling on our runday on 3 December 2006.

Jim's diesel stands in the Station. area. Lou's G class. Cab of Matilda. Matilda being prepared for the runday. Daves Traction Engine. The diesel. Cab of G class. Matilda on another run.

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]]> Sun Dec 3 2006 Society Activities August to October 2006 http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1104687.html A few photos taken of our recent activities including a start on more track and a float in the Sunshine Festival Parade in Geraldton On 7 October 2006 Sunday 8 October 2006: A few photos taken of our recent activities including a start on more track and a float in the Sunshine Festival Parade in Geraldton On 7 October 2006

The start on the new pointwork into our depot area on 1 October 2006. Matilda tests the new pointwork with Jim & Allan assisting on 30 September 2006. Matilda heading around on another circuit on 3 September 2006. Rob brings the G class around on another run on 3 September 2006. Part of our set up for the Sunshine Festival float parade on 7 October 2006. A big thanks to Westnet Rail for the signs used on the truck. Does this float have anything to do with Railways? A big thanks to Westnet Rail for the signs used on the truck. The trailer with Steve & Rob on the float parade. The trailer with Steve & Rob on the float parade. Our whole set up, and you could hear the steam loco whistles echoing. along the streets. Another view of the truck & signage. A big thanks to Westnet Rail for the signs used on the truck. David with Matilda and he made full use of the whistle. Chris, Joshua & David on the float. Steve & Rob in the float parade.

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]]> Sun Oct 8 2006 July 2006 Gallery http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c1071201.html July 2006 Gallery Saturday 2 September 2006: July 2006 Gallery

Matilda passing our David brings the diesel around another circuit on 2 July 2006. Rob drives G58 as father Lou watches on. 2 July 2006. Joseph brings the traction engine around for another circuit on 2 July 2006. Allan has modified Matilda with a tender now added for more coal & water capacity. Photo taken on 2 July 2006. Matilda & new tender on 2 July 2006.

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]]> Sat Sep 2 2006 2006 Gallery April - 4 June 2006 http://BCMRS.fotopic.net/c972496.html A few photos of our rundays during 2006, updated to 4 June 2006. Sunday 28 May 2006: A few photos of our rundays during 2006, updated to 4 June 2006.

All three trains on our runday on 2 April 2006. A close up of Lou's G class on 2 April 2006. Matilda on 28 May 2006, looking somewhat different on trial with a new tender. Allan driving Matilda with new tender on 4 June 2006. Lou's G class on one of its many runs on 2 April 2006. Lou with the G class passing Jim & the diesel on 4 June 2006. Jim's diesel on 2 April 2006. David with his traction engine alongside Robert with Matilda on 4 June 2006. Allan's Matilda on another run on 2 April 2006. David & his traction engine on 4 June 2006. A new addition: More next month. David M on a driver training run with Matilda on 4 June 2006. G58 Stewart driving the G class on 4 June 2006. Matilda and the diesel on 2 April 2006. Phil with the traction engine on 4 June 2006. Jim's diesel with David driving. Davids Traction Engine on 4 June 2006. Jim's diesel with Stuart driving.

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