Thread: What a state I was in

Gee, imagine what Phil would be like if he accidentally discovered where we keep the good stuff .
(such as)

STEAM ENGINE MANUFACTURERS
Cobdogla Irrigation And Steam Museum - South Australia
http://www.booleroosteamandtraction.org.au/

Michael

Interesting stuff Phil, if you are ever in Holland, close to Amsterdam there is the worlds biggest steam engine pump, Museum de Cruquius in Haarlemmermeer.

It was used to drain the polders around Amsterdam.

Have visited that several times on a few different trips.

https://www.google.com/search?safe=o...26.M9omxuvf8hk

Haarlemmermeer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Originally Posted by Michael G

Gee, imagine what Phil would be like if he accidentally discovered where we keep the good stuff .
(such as)

STEAM ENGINE MANUFACTURERS
Cobdogla Irrigation And Steam Museum - South Australia
Booleroo Steam & Traction | Official website of the Booleroo Steam and Traction Preservation Society

Michael

Everytime I'm near cobdogla the damn pump isn't running I understand it is a pistonless (if that's a word) engine

Originally Posted by Big Shed

Interesting stuff Phil, if you are ever in Holland, close to Amsterdam there is the worlds biggest steam engine pump, Museum de Cruquius in Haarlemmermeer.

It was used to drain the polders around Amsterdam.

Have visited that several times on a few different trips.

https://www.google.com/search?safe=o...26.M9omxuvf8hk

Haarlemmermeer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I have been having a hard look at the engine at Cruquius for a while now. It would be worth a trip just to see that one.
Is it possible to pick me up on your way out next time

Phil

These ones are from the PS Industry moored at Renmark.
I found it interesting as the boiler and engine were made at the Roberts foundry in Bendigo.

Phil
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This lot are from the PS Marion moored at Mannum.

Phil
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More more I ain't bored yet

While we were in Port Adelaide we went to the National Railway Museum.
These people should be applauded for the work they have done in preserving our heritage. Hell, there was even oil in some of the oil boxes.
All of these engines had their fittings still intact and looked like they could be fired up at a moments notice. I was blown away.

Phil
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Originally Posted by wheelinround

More more I ain't bored yet

I'm getting close to the end Wheelin', most of the rest are 'chick' pics...not that there is anything wrong with that
The missus did a video diary so I might put that into a vid, although I just looked at the footage and I feel the cutting room floor might be a bit dirty by the time I am finished.

Phil

So whats taken so long almost fell asleep waiting Phil always good to see others photos from their perspective and interests.

I am going to hijack for a moment being you posted about trains. its been many years since I visited the Old Zigg Zagg Railway raised during the recent fires.

thanks for all the piccies

Thanks Phil, Great pics.

My Pop was a big enthusiast of steam trains. He always had us looking through books of them. It still amazes me till this day just how small they look until you put say a handlebar mustached man in the pic for some scale!

Cheers,
Ew

Originally Posted by wheelinround

So whats taken so long almost fell asleep waiting Phil always good to see others photos from their perspective and interests.

I am going to hijack for a moment being you posted about trains. its been many years since I visited the Old Zigg Zagg Railway raised during the recent fires.

Hi Wheelin',
fire is pretty indiscriminate in what it takes. I've never been there but everyone knows they do a great job and no doubt will get back at it.

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

thanks for all the piccies

Thanks Sawdust Maker,
we went to a small one man aircraft museum that had to be seen to be believed. I will post those after this lot and that should be it

Originally Posted by Ueee

Thanks Phil, Great pics.

My Pop was a big enthusiast of steam trains. He always had us looking through books of them. It still amazes me till this day just how small they look until you put say a handlebar mustached man in the pic for some scale!

Cheers,
Ew

Hi Ewan,
the only reason that one got in is it's the only pic of that loco I have...dammit
This lot are of a lighthouse we were told to look at. I think it is at Port Adelaide.

Phil
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This lot are from the aviation museum in Greenock south of Clare.
For a one man show this was pretty impressive, pretty cramped but still impressive.

Phil
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That's about it guys,
hope you enjoyed 'slide night' as much as I did visiting the awesome state of South Australia.

Phil