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Dermpav Victoria

Locality: Newport, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 418 352 153

Address: Shea Street 3015 Newport, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.dermpav.net.au/

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25.01.2022 Cancellation of the Warrnambool Overnight Tour and its associated shuttle rides. 12th & 13th January 2019. Hi Everyone, It is with deep regret we need to advise that the Planned Warrnambool Overnight Tour that was to operate over the 12th and 13th January 2019 is cancelled....Continue reading

25.01.2022 Hi Everyone, We have received another image from Josh Schumann showing 58 RM on the approach to Werribee station. Thanks for sharing Josh!... Regards DERMPAV

25.01.2022 This was shared to us by Ian Studham it shows the Mid Continent Railway shuffling their shed. M31 makes an appearance, she is very much like our DERM's only she is still powered by a 106 Winton petrol Engine of 175 HP. Still an interesting look. Many thanks Ian for sharing this link with us for the viewing pleasure of our readers. Regards DERMPAV.

24.01.2022 On Sunday 8.3.2020 during the open day, we were visited by Oscar and Ben to show us Oscar's excellent Lego DERM model of 58 RM. Since we have the real one, we thought the opportunity existed for a photo with the two of them together. Here are the two photos snapped during the open day. Thanks Oscar and Ben for sharing your excellent model of 58 RM with us.

23.01.2022 Today is a working day of DERMPAV and we are using this time to replace the raw water we having been using for coolant. We have flushed the system out about a million times and then flushed each engine individually now we have installed the radiator flush and are operating the engines to circulate it. Here are some photos and a video if it will accept it. Regards DERMPAV

23.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Josh Schumann has shared these images with us. Many thanks to Josh and all those others that have shared images on our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram feeds certainly livening them up. Regards DERMPAV

22.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Jordy William Lancaster has shared the following images with us of 58 RM on the Outer Suburban Tour, thanks for sharing these with us Jordy.

21.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Thanks to everyone that liked the second installment these likes are appreciated. Here is the third installment from the old material that was donated to DERMPAV at our last working day.... This one is titled Hospital for Country Trains. Please see the photos for the article. Hope you enjoy them. Regards DERMPAV

21.01.2022 VALE - Sean Kelly 1967 - 2019 It is with deep regret that I am able to inform you, our readers, that we recently lost Sean Kelly. Many of you will remember, that Sean was an early editor of the DERMPAV Facebook page. During this time, he brought many historical facts to light. He brought under notice, photos and the bits of information that pertained to the era our Diesel Electric Rail Motors operated over the Victorian Railways....Continue reading

20.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Chris Tasker has shared these images with us. Many thanks Chris for sharing these images with us and our readers.

20.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Discovered this on YouTube yesterday and thought it would be good to share. It basically traces the evolution principle of the Diesel Electric Locomotive.... It was posted by Herron Rail Video, hope you enjoy it! Regards DERMPAV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcRLugrGjBw

20.01.2022 Hi Everyone, We are pleased to announce that the Tastes of the Goulburn Tour will be operating on the 19th October 2019. We are preparing our rail motor for the journey. We would like to sincerely thank all our passengers for purchasing a ticket to journey with us, supporting our heritage operations. This support is greatly appreciated. ... We look forward to greeting you all on the 19th October 2019. We only have fifteen days before we head off. Limited tickets are now available for this journey, act quickly, book now, if you would like to travel with us on the day. To celebrate the success of this tour I have included a photo for your viewing pleasure. I like this photo, it was taken by John Dennis. Once again many thanks for your continued support, it is very much appreciated. Regards Colin Kelly Secretary DERMPAV

20.01.2022 Phil Dunn and Chris Banger have written a book on the Spirit of Progress. Anyone interested in a copy should contact the ARHS NSW Bookshop requesting a copy. Should be a good read. Regards DERMPAV

20.01.2022 Hi Everyone, I have today received the photos taken by our member and photographer Mr Ken Coram. They are to ken's usual high standard. So we better get on and view them. Thanks Ken for continually recording the history of DERMPAV and covering the various events that we involve ourselves.... I would also like to extend my sincerest thanks to all the DERMPAV staff that worked tirelessly for the days they were able to attend, their help and assistance was greatly appreciated. Of course the event would not be possible without the general public who show an interest and gain enjoyment reliving past times when our Victorian Railways were great. Enjoy the photos! Regards Colin Kelly Secretary DERMPAV

20.01.2022 To all our followers on the Bus Australia Forum, Facebook, Instagram, Patreon and Twitter. We wish you all the very best for Christmas and hope you have a happy and prosperous New Year for 2019. We would like you all to stay safe over this festive period and rejoin us as we forge ahead with our restoration projects.... Our patrons who financially support us on Patreon get to see these restoration projects as they occur through the videos that we make and publish through that forum. They will also receive an exclusive invitation to our annual depot day. Here is a link to our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14209441 should you wish to support our organisation financially and recieve our restoration updates regularly. Many thanks for your kind considerations. All the very best for whatever part of our hobby holds your interest. We look forward to seeing you all again in the new year. I would also like to extend our sincerest thanks to all the DERMPAV members that keep coming back to our depot giving their time freely to further our restoration projects. Our progress would be negligible without their continued assistance. I would also be remiss if I did not extend our thanks all those enthusiasts and organisations that support our heritage operations by purchasing a ticket or chartering our railmotor and coming along to enjoy our DERM. So as 2018 draws to a close stay safe and Happy Holidays! Regards Colin Kelly Secretary DERMPAV

19.01.2022 We don't 'do' fireworks for New Year's Eve, we save them up for Australia Day. But one thing that we have done since 1871, is to ring the Alfred Bells in the To...wn Hall Bell Tower. You may not know it, but there is a dark history to these monster bells ... Ballarat Town Hall Bells consist of 8 bells, the lightest (treble) 254kg, and the heaviest (tenor) 1117kg. The bells themselves were purchased to "speak out in loud sonorous tones about the loyalty of Ballarat". The reson for their installation rests largely upon the extraordinary attachment Ballarat had for the Roval Visit of H. R. H. Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh in December 1867. On 12 March 1868, Ballarat residents discovered that an assassination attempt had been made on the Prince’s life while he was in Sydney. Much to their horror, the assailant was a Ballarat man, Henry James O’Farrell. Fortunately, the Prince survived the ordeal, the bullet ricocheting off his braces. The people of Ballarat were so distressed by this turn of events that money was raised to purchase a set of memorial bells to dedicate to him. Learn more and hear the Bells being played at: http://www.hulballarat.org.au/cb_pages/townhall-stop10.php

19.01.2022 We have received this image from Josh Schumann showing 58 RM heading out toward Dunolly. Thanks for sharing Josh! Regards... DERMPAV See more

19.01.2022 Today's historic photo of the day: Preserved VR railmotor 58RM runs a suburban tour near Mount Waverley, Vic, July 2 2011. Yes, this photo is of a somewhat more... recent vintage than most featured here, but its subject matter is historic nonetheless. In 1928, Victorian Railways introduced the first of a fleet of lightweight self-propelled petrol-fuelled railcars. They were designed to operate lightly trafficked regional branch lines where they could run faster and at less cost than steam hauled trains. Based on designs from the USA, they were successful, and between 1928 and 1931 a fleet of ten were built. Known originally as PERMs (Petrol Electric Rail Motors), these beasts ran to all corners of the State including places like Whittlesea, Warburton, Healesville, Mornington, Stony Point, Cohuna, Ultima, Robinvale, Leongatha and just about anywhere else you might like to imagine. In the 1950s they were re-equipped with diesel engines and were thereafter known as DERMs. Remarkably, even after the withdrawal of passenger rail services on many rural lines and contraction of the network in the 1960s and 1970s, the DERMS continued serving Victorians often being pressed into service on mainline commuter services from Melbourne to places like Bacchus Marsh, Werribee and Sunbury, and on longer mainline trips from Melbourne to places such as Seymour. Inevitably, time caught up with these ancient warriors, and their last run in regular passenger service was in 1991. Remarkably though, nine of the ten DERMS have survived. Four are currently operational with tourist railway operators, and another three may be returned to operational status pending restoration. On this day, 58RM was running a tour of the suburban Melbourne rail network carrying rail enthusiasts. The trip here is seen on an outbound jaunt to Glen Waverley just on the up (west) side of Mount Waverley station. Such trips are by no means regular events, but they are arranged occasionally, so keep your eyes open for advance notice of tours from groups like DERMPAV. Normal service of historic photos from the 1980s will resume tomorrow.

19.01.2022 Hi Everyone, In 1922, Harold Hamilton and Paul Turner started the Electro Motive Company, this company sold a line for gasoline (petrol) powered rail motors, these petrol engines turned a main generator which supplied power to two traction motors in the lead bogie of the car. The first two cars were completed in 1924 for the Chicago Great Western Railroad and the Northern Pacific Railroad. They went into service proving their worth. The idea of a petrol electric transmissio...Continue reading

18.01.2022 We have had a great time on the tastes of the Goulburn tour today to Seymour. Many thanks to all those that support us to make this a success. We do appreciate everyone’s help and assurance in this endeavour. Here are a few photos of the day, more will be posted once we get those from Ken Coram. ... Look forward to seeing everyone’s contributarions Regards DERMPAV

18.01.2022 I would like to thank all those that have confirmed their booking via our electronic booking system and to those that have booked via our booking form returning it to our post office box, it was heartening to see so many replies. for the Outer Suburban Tour which will operate on the 27th July 2019. This tour will be operating and as at the time of writing there are only seven seats left before this tour sells out. Once again my heartfelt thanks is extended to all those that h...ave already booked. Here is a photo for your viewing pleasure. Here we see Terry Last rail motor electrician inspecting the compressor brushes while Robin Morgan a rail motor fitter carries out some busy work underneath 61 RM at the Rail Motor depot Spencer Street, that's right! Southern Cross station was in the future.. Regards Colin Kelly Secretary DERMPAV

18.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Things are a bit slow as I have to do this off my phone, and IT and me are quite foreign to each other, but we struggle on! Here is the video I mentioned in my last post, Facebook says no photos and video together please. I see we have a few questions which I will try and answer shortly. Regards DERMPAV

17.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Col Mornane has posted a short video on the Rail Reliance Charter we operated yesterday. Here is a link to that video, hope you enjoy it.... Regards DERMPAV https://youtu.be/EsG96xrK-bs

17.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Thanks to everyone that liked and commented on the first installment these likes and comments are appreciated, good to see they are well received. Here is the next installment from the old material that was donated to DERMPAV at our last working day.... This one is titled Board and Lodging for an Engine. Please see the photos for the article. Hope you enjoy them. Regards DERMPAV

16.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Please keep the long weekend in March, the 7th, 8th, & 9th free, and venture down to our heritage depot to view the Open day that is held over these days at our Heritage depot at the West Block Building of the Old Newport Railway Workshops. Steamrail Victoria host this event, entry is through the main gate and will be signed.... We look forward to seeing our supporters and viewers, DERMPAV will have 58 RM open for inspection. It will be starting the historic Winton Petrol Engine three times a day, with a short talk on the history behind this engine. We will also be operating the iconic sausage sizzle and have somewhere for our customers to take a load off and sit down. We look forward to seeing you all. Regards Colin kelly Secretary DERMPAV

16.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Here is a video I made for DERMPAV highlighting the Steamrail Open Days of 2020. It is from DERMPAV's perspective, but we visit many of the exhibits on offer. Our thanks is extended to all those that assisted in the making of this video, either in interviews or simply allowing access or participating to show how a thing is done, for me to explain its operation.... My apologies for the length of the video, it was shot over the three days then edited together. Regards Colin Kelly Secretary DERMPAV https://youtu.be/JGC_ghxz66Q

15.01.2022 Teunis shared this image with us, It shows a grop standing on the Daylesford platform with 63RM. Sean is to the right in the middle row. Thanks for sharing this with us Teunis.

15.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Here is a video I made for DERMPAV highlighting the Steamrail Open Days of 2020. It is from DERMPAV's perspective, but we visit many of the exhibits on offer. Our thanks is extended to all those that assisted in the making of this video, either in interviews or simply allowing access or participating to show how a thing is done, for me to explain its operation.... My apologies for the length of the video, it was shot over the three days then edited together. Regards Colin Kelly Secretary DERMPAV https://youtu.be/JGC_ghxz66Q

15.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Michael Strange has shared a link with DERMPAV of recent video he has of 58 RM on the recent Rail Revival Alliance charter to Dunolly. Here 58 RM is seen moving through Gheringhap.... Here is the link to the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWltg-E1eVM Enjoy Regards DERMPAV

15.01.2022 Here is an image shared by Cory Murdoch, of 58 RM about to depart on the Outer Suburban Tour

14.01.2022 Hi Everyone, We are getting excited about our upcoming Outer Suburban Tour to operate this Saturday 27th July 2019. Today we gave the old girl a wash to make her presentable for the outing. While washing the roof we had our harness on to keep us safe.... Here are a few photos of the activities, these were taken by Sara Ferguson our Instagram manager. Enjoy. Regards DERMPAV.

14.01.2022 Many thanks to Andrew for sharing this image with us of Sean next to Goulburn.

14.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Here are a few more snaps of 58 RM passing through Bannockburn on Saturday That we have received from Rebecca Baker. She wrote, The first image is in the morning, and the last 2 on it's return in the afternoon opposite Bannockburn Station Cafe. There was some discussion on the local Facebook Community Noticeboard as to whether the DERMs came through Bannockburn when there used to be passenger trains here, but I think we concluded that there were Walker rail ca...rs instead, does that sound right? It was great to have you come past, and please thank the crew for their generous toots Cheers, Bec Baker Yes Bec that is correct the connecting passenger train between Ballarat and geelong was indeed a Walker Rail motor. Many thanks for sharing your images here with the DERMPAV Facebook community. Regards DERMPAV

14.01.2022 Hi Everyone, DERMPAV would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope you enjoy the coming festive season, this is a good time to reacquaint with family and close friends, a time to come together in our usually busy lives. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks for all your support and interest over the past year and we hope to see some exciting things happen in 2020.... It would also be remiss of me if i did not acknowledge all those DERMPAV members that continue to assist in ensuring that we are able to continually meet our goals and objectives, their continued help and assistance is greatly appreciated. I know I have given this photo a run last year, but it is the only DERM related photo I have with seasons greetings. It was done by our member Sara who runs our instagram page. I pinched it off her last year. So, here it is a again, I hope she doesn't mind! The photo is of Driver Steve and Colin after they completed the Barnes section of the insights tour in 2013. I took that photo. So, please stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year. Kindest Regards Colin Kelly Secretary DERMPAV

13.01.2022 The Diesel Electric Rail Motor Preservation Association of Victoria (DERMPAV) offer our sincerest condolences to all those affected by the recent passing of long time Central Highlands Tourist Railway member Mr John Madigan. John was instrumental in the development of the successful railway that is now located at Daylesford and now carried on by others. It must be remembered, that those that pass on are never really forgotten they will remain in our memories to be recalled in the future. Good work to you all, stay safe in these difficult times. Regards Colin Kelly, Secretary, DERMPAV.

13.01.2022 Hi Everyone, On numerous occasions the Victorian Railways have looked over its boarders into New South Wales and of more recent times South Australia, with a view to purchase an off the shelf locally built rail motor for use in Victoria. A purchase has only been successfully made on one occasion. It is always sensible to view what the other state railways have done to service their passenger offerings, before committing to a new design or to improve maintenance and operating... techniques. One such occasion occurred in the late 1970's when the aging fleet of Walker Rail Motors were reaching the end of their economic life. The rail motor section were campaigning for new cars. This resulted in officers of the department making the journey to Adelaide to view the cars on offer, this consisted of the Bluebirds and the Red Hen rail cars. These were both home built cars and were very reliable and very well built. they gave yeoman service. DERMPAV member Jim Flannery's father, Mick was the drivers union represnetative and was dispatched with the working party to examine these cars. The accompanying photos are provided by Jim showing the various railmotors that were examined. Although I understand that our considered purchase would have been from the Red Hen fleet. The Red Hens were powered by either a Rolls Royce or a inline 6:71 series General Motors Diesel engines, both were under slung engines. Our interest was in the General Motors engined units, as the 71 series engines already saw use in two Walker Rail Motors and the Diesel Electric Rail Motors. Although we never purchased these rail motors we can enjoy the photos and here they are. Our next heritage tour using 58 RM our Diesel Electric Rail Motor will be when we visit the tastes of the Goulburn Festival at Seymour, on the 19th Octorber 2019. So if you like a days outing enjoying wine, good food, street entertainment and heritage trains then this is for you! Tickets can be obtained using the attached link. Entry to the festival is free for DERMPAV passengers and a wine tasting glass is $15.00. We look forward to meeting you on the 19th. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=529591& Regards DERMPAV

13.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Max Walton from MW Railway Photography has shared these images with us. Many thanks to Max for sharing these images on our Facebook for everyone to enjoy. Regards DERMPAV

12.01.2022 Hi Everyone, For those interested here are our running times for tomorrow. Regards... DERMPAV See more

12.01.2022 On the 19.10.2019 DERMPAV visited the Tastes of the Goulburn Festival in Seymour. As always, and it is very much appreciated, Ken Coram takes loads of photos of our outings so they can be shared with you all on Facebook. Today 24.10.2019 I have received Ken's disc that has all his photos on it, as promised here they are. As I have said previously, and it is worthy of mention here, DERMPAV extends its sincerest thanks to all of our passengers that purchased a ticket, ensuring... our heritage endeavors are a success. This support allows us to keep bringing our rail heritage back to the Victorian Community. It is also important to extend our thanks to all the DERMPAV staff that helped out on the day. Regards DERMPAV

12.01.2022 Planning to join the BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria for our BCSV Spring Heritage Hurrah to Seymour on Saturday 19th October? We have ensured our progra...mme for the day will allow participants the chance to partake in an OPTIONAL alternative way home. Both 707 Operations Inc and Dermpav Victoria will be operating heritage train services to Seymour on the same day as part of Tastes of the Goulburn 2019 and are offering one-way fares. Our programme will include a 90 min morning visit to Mooneevalleycoaches MVBL including rides on restored vehicles before we depart for Seymour. We expect to arrive Seymour around 1pm. Our lunch stop & second highlight will be Seymour Railway Heritage Centre (SRHC) who are hosting a public open day. Our coach convoy is expected to depart Seymour between 2:30pm & 3pm. Participants who wish to travel back by heritage train have two exciting options: * R707 steam train, departing Seymour at 2:05pm, arriving Southern Cross at 3:50pm ($45 one-way) * DERM railmotor 58, departing Seymour at 3:12pm, arriving Southern Cross at 4:54pm ($30 one-way) Participants can also consider an early afternoon shuttle ride on the DERM in the Seymour area ($15) but will need to make their own way back to Melbourne via either the DERM option or the regular V/Line services ($12.46 Zones 1+6 full fare). Details regarding bookings & intermediate stops enroute can be found online at: R707 - http://www.707operations.com.au/ DERMPAV - https://www.dermpav.net.au/ Those wishing to travel back to Melbourne by train MUST book their seats themselves via the respective heritage group websites in advance and additionally advise us via email at [email protected] to assist with our headcounts departing Seymour. BOOKINGS ON THE TRAINS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED. All enquires regarding the train options should be made directly to the respective heritage train group. The BCSV takes no liability for any missed train connections due to unforeseen delays or issues with the return train services. Cheers to Josh Schumann (JS317 Productions) & Nick Vella for the pics!

11.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Further to my post below, I have included a post from one of our members that shot some video of our Tastes of the Goulburn Festival Tour and here it is. I hope it is ok to share it with everyone John?... Enjoy! Regards DERMPAV https://youtu.be/JsqYDMK-leY

11.01.2022 The Tale of a Car Maker and a Toaster Manufacturer. In the beginning there was the steam locomotive, and during its reign, this mode of transport was supported by many locomotive building companies. At the same time there were two other companies although not in the railway field, one produced household items of convenience, the other saw the burgeoning automobile market appearing and thought lets make this item, everyone will eventually want these for personal transport, the...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Here are a few photos from the second day of the open day. Today we went for a ride on the heritage bus operated to pick up and drop off from Newport Station... There were also a lot old cars there. Here are the photos enjoy! Regards DERMPAV

10.01.2022 This was shared to us by Ian Studham it shows the Mid Continent Railway shuffling their shed. M31 makes an appearance, she is very much like our DERM's only she is still powered by a 106 Winton petrol Engine of 175 HP. Still an interesting look. Many thanks Ian for sharing this link with us for the viewing pleasure of our readers. Regards DERMPAV.

10.01.2022 Hi Everyone, The following death notice appears in today's newspaper. My thanks to all those that contacted us through private message offering their condolences and requesting to be advised of Sean's funeral.... Regards Colin Kelly Secretary DERMPAV

09.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Here is a photo of 58 RM we had it out running to examine radiator issues we were having. Here is a photo of it. Regards... DERMPAV See more

09.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Received this image from Bec Scott, this was snapped of 58RM on the up at Talbot 13/10/2018. Thanks for sharing your image with us here Bec!... Regards DERMPAV

08.01.2022 Here are some other photos of Sean's involvement with DERMPAV.

08.01.2022 This was shared to us by Henri Charles, it is an extract from a Train Shed Cyclopedia. It is of course interesting as our rail motors constructed at Newport between 1928 and 1931 were based of the designs of Electro Motive. Thanks for sharing Henri.... Regards DERMPAV

08.01.2022 Here is a photo taken in front of one of the modified DERMS at the Spencer Street Rail Motor Depot. The photo was taken (not by me) and I have not recorded who took it. The large metal plates on both sides of the roof on the top rail motor were there to provide a ground plane for the radio's that have just been fitted. Left to Right in the photo are Robin Morgan, Terry Last, Cliff Angove, Terry Hannel, John Fiallia, Steve Deveson. Regards DERMPAV. Enjoy the Photo!!!!

08.01.2022 Hi Everyone, This image was shared with us by James Chuang, it shows 58 RM on the skyrail. Thanks for sharing James.

07.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Here are some of our photos from Day one of open day. It was certainly exciting looking at the various exhibits, and there were heaps to see and do. It was great catching up with Old work mates and even current ones. I would like to say that the Steamrail Victoria’s steam locomotives looked absolutely spotless, all clean and polished just what you would expect from a preserved locomotive they are a credit to them.... Here are the photos from today, hope you enjoy them! Regards DERMPAV

07.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Well, today was the last day of the Steamrail Open Day, it like the other two was an outstanding success, on so many fronts. I know I have already said this, but the Steamrail Victoria membership have really put in the yards to ensure their locomotives look spectacular, they really are a credit to them. It was also good to see so many females getting involved in our hobby, but not just that, but also the many younger faces of people who are out and about volunt...eering, promoting the aspect of the hobby that takes their interest. Adam from Steamrail Victoria was a classic example of that. DERMPAV operated a sausage sizzle, sold cans of drinks along with tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Although we are big kids at heart and still like playing with trains the event attracted a very large contingent of young people. Some of these became very concerned about the abrupt noise made by the steam whistles this lead us into selling our ear plugs and we did a brisk trade, there were many happy faces after the acquisition. Our Winton petrol engine although it is 98 years old was temperamental in its operation. On two occasions it failed to run. Our rail motor was open for inspection it was inspected by many. DERMPAV would like to extend its sincerest appreciation to Steamrail Victoria for the invite to attend this event. The whole event was a credit to their organizational team and they should be congratulated. Our Thanks is also extended to all the DERMPAV members that over those three days came along to help out, to those people we extend our heartfelt thanks. It was good to see V/Line represented with a reconditioned Vlocity train on display. I have included far to many photos but this was the atmosphere of the place and great things can be accomplished when we band together. I hope you enjoy the photos. We will see you all in two years time, unless you choose to come on our next heritage tour, this is an outer Suburban tour it will operate on the 12th April 2020. Tickets are now available for booking. Regards DERMPAV

06.01.2022 Hi Everyone, A sincere thanks to all of you that have, and continue to support DERMPAV heritage operations by purchasing a ticket on our heritage outing with 58 RM. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. We at DERMPAV are excited to announce that this event has SOLD OUT, we have no more tickets left.... To celebrate this auspicious occasion we have decided to post a photo, it is only fitting that it is by Ken Coram, it was taken in June 2015. It shows 58 RM returning from Murrayville on one of our Mildura extravaganza tours, these operated over three days of the Queens Birthday long weekend. I like this photo, as Ken has captured an image that is timeless, it was repeated all over the country network, A Diesel Electric Rail Motor serving the community of country Victoria, while the huge grain silo and the large tree stands silently bearing witness to this passing traveler. We opened the rail motor to the public and had a grand mother taking her grand daughter through for a look, she said the train was like an old friend, first you would hear its horn, then the headlight would appear over the horizon, and very shortly afterward it would stop at the platform and take you on! So enjoy the photo, the image conveys everything it is, and once again our thanks is extended to all those that have purchased a ticket on the Tastes of the Goulburn Tour, we look forward to welcoming you aboard as we head off on another adventure on the 19th October. Regards Colin Kelly Secretary DERMPAV

06.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Discovered this on YouTube yesterday and thought it would be good to share. It basically traces the evolution principle of the Diesel Electric Locomotive.... It was posted by Herron Rail Video, hope you enjoy it! Regards DERMPAV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcRLugrGjBw

06.01.2022 Check this out an old W-Class has made it to Ramsay Street. It’s just one of the 134 retired trams we’re giving new homes.

05.01.2022 Hi Everyone, We have received the photos taken by DERMPAV's Ken Coram of the Outer Suburban Tour that we operated on the 27th July 2019. Many thanks to Ken for sharing these images and to all those that shared their images also.... Hope you find these enjoyable. Regards DERMPAV

05.01.2022 Hi Everyone, It was great to have 58 RM out and about again on the mainline again after its failure at Moriac during its last outing. Today we organised a charter for our friends at the Rail Revival Alliance...Their motto is Putting the shine back on the rails. We traveled from our depot to Dunolly and return picking up people at Ballarat and Maryborough.... There were speeches on the Dunolly platform. Food was available and a brass band heralded our arrival and departure. It was a well organsied, peaceful event to raise awareness of the plight of country folk being connected to Melbourne with a fast and frequent train service. All in all the day went well As always here are a few photos taken by myself and my wife of the event. I hope you enjoy them! Regards Colin Kelly Secretary DERMPAV

04.01.2022 Hi Everyone, We still have some seats available to our upcoming tour on the 19th October 2019 to Seymour, visiting the Tastes of the Goulburn Festival. If you like street entertainment, good food, wine and heritage trains then this one is for you! T... Act now, use the link provided to secure your seat for a heritage train ride and a day exploring local produce that is the Tastes of the Goulburn Valley. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=529591& We look forward to greeting you on the 19th October

04.01.2022 Hi Everyone, I have today received the photos taken by our member and photographer Mr Ken Coram. They are to ken's usual high standard. So we better get on and view them. Thanks Ken for continually recording the history of DERMPAV and covering the various events that we involve ourselves.... I would also like to extend my sincerest thanks to all the DERMPAV staff that worked tirelessly for the days they were able to attend, their help and assistance was greatly appreciated. Of course the event would not be possible without the general public who show an interest and gain enjoyment reliving past times when our Victorian Railways were great. Enjoy the photos! Regards Colin Kelly Secretary DERMPAV

04.01.2022 Hi Everyone, As we have not posted anything is quite a while, i thought it appropriate after I was trawling through some old CD's and came across this photo of H220 to post it up for your viewing pleasure. It was the largest tea kettle the Victorian Railways owned, it represented the pinnacle of steam traction on our V.R. I was told once, by I cannot remember who! that this photo was taken during the day and then doctored to make it look like it was taken at night with the ...headlight beam piercing the night. Regardless of the dark room trickery it certainly depicts urgency that H220 is going to get the freight through. The image also conveys, although silently, the pride that every railway man had to be part of the great organisation that was our Victorian Railways. Behold the photo of H220 on the main north east hauling another express goods train to the boarder interchange. It is everything it conveys. Regards DERMPAV.

04.01.2022 RM58 sitting in the siding at Bluescope Hastings 27-04-13.

04.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Today we, with our friends at the Seymour Rail Heritage Centre agreed to a bogie swap. The bogie swap was beneficial to both organisations. DERMPAV transferred to the Seymour Rail Heritage Centre a set of X Class steam engine tender bogies that had been repurposed as temporary transfer bogies to hold A, S, B and X class diesel electric locomotives while their mainline bogies are out from under the locomotive for maintenance work.... In return, Seymour Rail Heritage Centre transferred to DERMPAV a set of standard gauge W car bogies, these are the same as the trailing bogie that is located under the non engine end of a Diesel Electric Rail Motor. We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to Colin Rutledge, Kevin Wright and all those involved at the Seymour Rail Heritage Centre for their help and assistance in this transfer, and for their assistance when things did not quite go to plan. Here are a few photos of the transfer, please enjoy them. the transfer of these assets will be enjoyed by the two groups respectively. Please stay as safe as you can in these times of social distancing and isolation. Regards Colin Kelly Secretary DERMPAV

03.01.2022 Hi Everyone, We will be operating 58 RM on the 27th July 2019 on the Outer Suburban Tour. This tour will operate from Southern Cross departing at 8:32 am, we will travel to Pakenham via the Sky Rail, we will then return to Southern Cross station. From there we run out to Bacchus Marsh passing the station and the new works occurring there and head out to the new Maddingley Yard designed to hold the trains originating from Bacchus Marsh. Lunch is supplied here on the DERM.... After lunch, we run back to Sunshine then travel over the freight line through Brooklyn, to Newport onto Werribee, we then travel over the little used line to Manor and onto Little River. We return via Werribee, Newport and Brooklyn to Sunshine then onto Southern Cross where the tour concludes at 4:03 pm.. It has been a while since 58 RM has been out on the mainline for a heritage tour, act quickly to secure your seat on this historic journey on our Diesel Electric Rail Motor. You can book tickets using this link https://www.trybooking.com/book/sessions?eid=516489 help make this tour a success book now. Regards DERMPAV

03.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Here is a photo shared by James Brook of 58RM at Bacchus Marsh. many thanks to all those that came on the tour and all those that came out to see us.

02.01.2022 Hi Everyone, DERMPAV will be selling some donated magazines these are as follows: Box 1 Australian Railway History... Box 2 Railway Digest Box 3 Newsrail, Track & Signal, ARE, Transit Australia Box 4 Motive Power Box 5 Steam World, Steam Days, Railway Bylines, Steam Railway, Backtrack, BR Illustrated, Railway Magazine Box 6 Traction, Railway Illustrated, Tramways & Urban Transit, Rail Express, Rail, Rail Today, Railways, Modern Railway Box 7 GWR Journal, Heritage Railway, miscellaneous Box 8 Railfan & Railroad, Trains All magazines will be priced at $1.00 they all are from circa 2002-2019. These will be open for purchase in the DERMPAV shed, 9 Road on a table in the boxes listed. We also have some red locomotive operators manuals for sale, if anyone is interested, these are a little bit more expensive. Look forward to seeing everyone at the open day. here is a photo of that event, it appears courtesy of Steamrail Victoria. Regards DERMPAV

02.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Here are a few photos from the second day of the open day. Today we went for a ride on the heritage bus operated to pick up and drop off from Newport Station... There were also a lot old cars there. Here are the photos enjoy! Regards DERMPAV

02.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Further to my post yesterday, I would again like to thank all of our supporters that booked a ticket on the up coming Outer Suburban Tour operating on the 27th July 2019. This tour has now SOLD OUT, many thanks to all those that supported our efforts, this is very much appreciated.... To celebrate this auspices occassion we will post some rail motor photos and here they are! Regards Colin Kelly Secretary DERMPAV

02.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Here are some of our photos from Day one of open day. It was certainly exciting looking at the various exhibits, and there were heaps to see and do. It was great catching up with Old work mates and even current ones. I would like to say that the Steamrail Victoria’s steam locomotives looked absolutely spotless, all clean and polished just what you would expect from a preserved locomotive they are a credit to them.... Here are the photos from today, hope you enjoy them! Regards DERMPAV

01.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Our Tastes of the Goulburn Festival Tour was very well received by all those that came along with us to Seymour. We experienced a setback when our I.C.E. Radio screen went to heaven and we waited for a radio technician to arrive to carry out the necessary repairs to put it back in order. While we kept our passengers informed, they appreciated our situation and we extend our thanks to them for their patience.... This caused us a delay in our arrival to Seymour, we thank @metro trains and @V/Line for their help and assistance in putting us through their networks outside our train path, this help is appreciated in a fluid network. On our arrival our passengers enjoyed the Tastes of the Goulburn Festival, with the food, wine and street entertainment, those that attended the same festivals in years past thought it was getting smaller, but it was still enjoyable. 58 RM then commenced operating shuttle rides from Seymour toward Mangalore and return, by the end of the day we had carried quite a few people. We then departed Seymour heading for home, we arrived Southern Cross a couple of minutes early, said farewell to all our passengers, we thanked them for their support with them saying they would see us again. Then we headed back to the DERMPAV depot at Newport to put 58 RM away. We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all our passengers for their continued support of our heritage operations, and demonstrating this support by purchasing a ticket, this ensures the success of our heritage operations. I would also like to thank all of the DERMPAV members that continually step up to help out, we were out in force at Seymour. Special mention should be made to Metro trains and V/Line for moving us through their respective networks on this day and lastly to the committee that organises the Tastes of the Goulburn Festival for hosting us again. As occurs during our heritage tours, people send us images of the day for sharing, we appreciate these as they often offer a different perspective. Normally I list these separately but since I have already received them I will list them here and post who took them in the description. Our thanks is also extended to those that sent them in to us. Regards DERMPAV