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Geelong Miniature Railway INC

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 473 306 852

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25.01.2022 The clubs board has decided to change the clubs name, so as of the 24th Day of November 2020 we will be formally known as Geelong Miniature Railway lnc (GMR)

22.01.2022 The Societies President and Secretary today meet with a local Geelong Business man, regarding land, the meeting went very well. The Society has been request to draft up a proposal, which includes a detailed track and infrastructure layout plan. This plan must fit into the areas Master Plan, which includes lakes, playgrounds,bbq areas, marina, community hubs and much much more

19.01.2022 Geelong Miniature & Model Railway Society Inc. Update We are currently looking at a land adjacent to the new ring road for the railways construction. A local Geelong Councillor has read our proposal this week, and he is prepared to support our project. We have very kindly been given the opportunity to use the hall on the property once a month for meetings. We will be having a General Meeting of all Members meeting next month, to discuss the railways future direction.

17.01.2022 Gday Members and Train Foke Just a quick note on how we are progressing. I have been in contact with Council regarding our proposal for land. I was told that Council is in election mode a the present time, and when the new Council is elected our proposal will progress It has been difficult and a slow process to date dealing with Council due the Council being ran by administrators, So hopefully when the new Council is elected over the next few weeks thing will start moving for us, and we can get on with the job of building our railway and family fun park

17.01.2022 Extended Membership Opportunity For the month of Feb only, we are offering you a extended memberships, 17 months of Membership for the price of a 12mth of Membership, this means that you will be paid up until 30th June 2018 if you are interested in getting involved with this exciting new adventure, just give me a call on 0473306852 or leave a message

17.01.2022 What an amazing sunny day we all had yesterday. There where many trains filled with smiling faces all day. Thank you for supporting your local community, 100% v...olunteer run organisation, Altona Miniature Railway. See you all on our next open day on Sunday the 15th of October.

17.01.2022 If you are interested in taking part and supporting this exciting new planned project from the grass roots. You will have to opportunity to work with some extraordinary community minded individuals, from ex servicemen to a postman All who have come together to plan and build a community miniature Railway If this sound exciting and you want to be apart of our team give our president a call on 0473306852

16.01.2022 The Societies President this week begun talks with local Business and Community leaders, regarding a possible location for the society proposed railway. The Societies President also will begin talks next week with a local business identity from the Geelong region with regards to a possible site for the railway.

16.01.2022 Another section ready for welding

16.01.2022 Just a reminder regarding our first General Meeting next Saturday at Sutcliffe reserve plantation road Corio 10am to 12, morning tea will be catered by the Austrian Club See you all their

15.01.2022 We have our first Face to Face round table meeting with Geelong Council next week, with regards to our Proposal for the use of council land to build our railway. Wish us luck

15.01.2022 Good Afternoon to all our Members and Facebook Friends Club members have identified a site for the railway and family park with in the north geelong area. The association has recently submitted a document of interest to the state minister for tourism regarding the proposed site. Also we have a meeting with Geelong Council representatives late next week to discuss the proposed site and our plans to build a 7 1/4 inch passenger carrying miniature railway and family park with in the Geelong region. Hopefully we will have some good news soon with regards to a home for the project. We are currently looking for interested community minded people, to become members of our association and to be apart of this fantastic project that we are planning for the Geelong region.

14.01.2022 Tullamarine Miniature Railway Is holding a AALS affiliated Club weekend on Saturday 3rd and Sunday the 4th of April 2021 This is open to all Club Members For more information contact our Club Secretary

14.01.2022 The Doble steam car was an American steam car maker from 19091931. Their latter models of steam car, with fast firing boiler and electric start, were considered the pinnacle of steam car development. The term "Doble steam car" comprises any of several makes of steam-powered automobile in the early 20th century, including Doble Detroit, Doble Steam Car, and Doble Automobile, severally called a "Doble" because of their founding by Abner DobleThere were four Doble brothers: Abn...er, William, John, and Warren. Their father became wealthy, patenting the Doble Pelton wheel. All were at one time associated with the automobile company, with Abner, John, and Warren as the leading lights. Abner Doble built his first steam car between 1906 and 1909 while still in high school, with the assistance of his brothers. It was based on components salvaged from a wrecked White Motor Company steamer, driving a new engine of the Doble brothers own design. It did not run particularly well, but it inspired the brothers to build two more prototypes in the following years. Abner moved to Massachusetts in 1910 to attend MIT, but dropped out after just one semester to work with his brothers on their steam cars. Their third prototype, the Model B, led Abner to file patents for the innovations incorporated in it which included a steam condenser which enabled the water supply to last for as much as 1,500 miles (2,400 km), instead of the typical steam cars 2050 miles (3080 km). The Model B also protected the interior of the boiler from the common steam vehicle nuisances of corrosion and scale by mixing engine oil with feedwater. While the Model B did not possess the convenience of an internal combustion engined vehicle, it attracted the attention of contemporary automobile trade magazines with the improvements it displayed over previous steam cars. The Model B was virtually silent compared to contemporary gasoline engines. It also possessed no clutch or transmission, which were superfluous due to the substantial torque produced by steam engines from 0 rpm. The Model B could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in just 15 seconds[citation needed] , whereas a Ford Model T of the period took 40 seconds to reach its top speed of 4050 mph (6480 km/h). See more

14.01.2022 Gday Fellow Train Buffs Talks are still continuing with a Local land developer on the outskirts of the Geelongs CBD regarding a site for the railway, which is looking quite possible. A land Servery has taken place and track and infrastructure plans are being drafted up as we speak Also this week our proposal for a Railway in Geelongs Eastern Gardens was submitted to Council. Fingers Crossed, we will constantly keep you all posted on our progress . How about you get involved with us and become a founding member it only $35 paid up until 30th June 2018

13.01.2022 Inter Club Visit to Diamond Valley Railway AUSTRALIAS BEST MINATURE RAILWAY COMPLEX When: Sunday the 14th of January... Departing: 9am Eastern Gardens Returning to Geelong at 5pm Cost: $25 a head Which includes Bus hire, Train Rides, a Personalize Group Tour, and a Sausage Sizzle This trip is open to all Club Members and their Families, Friends, Grand Kids, so come along and meet your fellow Members and have great days outing. RSVP and Payments by Monday the 11th of December, there are only 57 seats available, so they will fill fast, so its first in best dressed Payments can be made in too ways in person to the Club president 21 Mueller Street Portarlington or via bank deposit - Bendigo Bank: Geelong Miniature and Model Railway Society Inc. BSB 633-000 Account No: 159660620 Please notify the Clubs President after your have made a bank deposit, so he can issue your receipt Ph: 5259 3545 Below Diamond Valley Miniature Railway Park See more

13.01.2022 The steam calliope is also known as a steam organ or steam piano. The air-driven calliope is sometimes called a calliaphone, the name given to it by Norman Bake...r, but the "Calliaphone" name is registered by the Miner Company for instruments produced under the Tangley name. In the age of steam, the steam calliope was particularly used on riverboats and in circuses. In both cases, a steam supply was already available for other purposes. Riverboats supplied steam from their propulsion boilers. Circus calliopes were sometimes installed in steam-drive carousels, or supplied with steam from a traction engine. The traction engine could also supply electric power for lighting, and tow the calliope in the circus parade, where it traditionally came last. Other circus calliopes were self-contained, mounted on a carved, painted and gilded wagon pulled by horses, but the presence of other steam boilers in the circus meant that fuel and expertise to run the boiler were readily available. Steam instruments often had keyboards made from brass. This was in part to resist the heat and moisture of the steam, but also for the golden shine of the highly polished keys. Calliopes can be played by a player at a keyboard or mechanically. Mechanical operation may be by a drum similar to a music box drum, or by a roll similar to that of a player piano. Some instruments have both a keyboard and a mechanism for automated operation, others only one or the other. Some calliopes can also be played via a MIDI interface. The whistles of a calliope are tuned to a chromatic scale, although this process is difficult and must be repeated often to maintain quality sound. Since the pitch of each note is largely affected by the temperature of the steam, accurate tuning is nearly impossible; however, the off-pitch notes (particularly in the upper register) have become something of a trademark of the steam calliope. A calliope may have anywhere from 25 to 67 whistles, but 32 is traditional for a steam calliope. Joshua C. Stoddard of Worcester, Massachusetts patented the calliope on October 9, 1855 though his design echos previous concepts, such as an 1832 instrument called a steam trumpet, later known as a train whistle. In 1851, William Hoyt of Dupont, Indiana claimed to have conceived of a device similar to Stoddards calliope, but he never patented it. Later, an employee of Stoddards American Music, Arthur S. Denny, attempted to market an "Improved Kalliope" in Europe, but it did not catch on. In 1859, he demonstrated this instrument in Crystal Palace, London. Unlike other calliopes before or since, Dennys Improved Kalliope let the player control the steam pressure, and therefore the volume of the music, while playing. While Stoddard originally intended the calliope to replace bells at churches, it found its way onto riverboats during the paddlewheel era. While only a small number of working steamboats still exist, each has a steam calliope. These boats include the Delta Queen, the Belle of Louisville, and President. Their calliopes are played regularly on river excursions. Many surviving calliopes were built by Thomas J. Nichol, Cincinnati, Ohio, who built calliopes from 1890 until 1932. The Thomas J. Nichol calliopes featured rolled sheet copper (as used in roofing) for the resonant tube (the bell) of the whistle, lending a sweeter tone than cast bronze or brass, which were the usual materials for steam whistles of the day. David Morecraft pioneered a resurgence in the building of authentic steam calliopes of the Thomas J. Nichol style beginning in 1985 in Peru, Indiana. He is still in business todaythe last commercial authentic steam calliope builder in the world. These calliopes are featured in Perus annual Circus City Parade. Stoddards original calliope was attached to a metal roller set with pins in the manner familiar to Stoddard from the contemporary clockwork music box. The pins on the roller opened valves that admitted steam into the whistles. Later, Stoddard replaced the cylinder with a keyboard, so that the calliope could be played like an organ. Starting in the 1900s, calliopes began using music rolls instead of a live musician. The music roll operated in a similar manner to a piano roll in a player piano, mechanically operating the keys. Many of these mechanical calliopes retained keyboards, allowing a live musician to play them if needed. During this period, compressed air began to replace steam as the vehicle of producing sound. Most calliopes disappeared in the mid-20th century, as steam power was replaced with other power sources. Without the demand for technicians that mines and railroads supplied, no support was available to keep boilers running. Only a few calliopes have survived, and these are rarely played.

12.01.2022 AGM Reminder First ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Geelong Miniature & Model Railway Society Inc. will be held on Saturday 10th February, 2018, commencing at 10am, in the Geelong Austrian Clubrooms, 270 Plantation Road Corio.

11.01.2022 Good Afternoon fellow train buffs Just a quick update on our progress, Unfortunately the site we, have been working towards for the last 8 months , in Bannockburn has proven to be unviable. This is due to the extremely high costs involved with getting utility connections to the site,and the additional costs of a fixed toilet block. Due to the corona virus restrictions it took several months to get all quotes and information. Fortunately for us,a...s one door closed another one has opened, with the offer to view additional sites with in the region. When the covid crisis restrictions have lifted, we as an association will go and view these sites We will keep you all informed with our progress. We would like to thank all our members, sponsors and supporters for being apart of this exciting and frustrating journey See more

10.01.2022 Good Morning all, just an update on our land search We are currently in talks with 3 local Geelong Land owners, with regards to leasing land to build our family park . Also we have recently changed the Clubs name, this is part of our new project restructure plan, we are currently revisiting our previous Council land proposals and revamping them.... We will keep you updated with our progress

10.01.2022 Over the last few months the Club president has reach out to all of the newly elected nine councillors including the Mayor Bruce Harwood and his Deputy Mayor Peter Murrihy regarding our land proposal? He has also made contact with local Parliamentary Members John Erin, Lisa Neville and Richard Marles regarding our proposal. The contact has proven to be very beneficial with six of the n...ine Councillors showing a keen interest in the project requesting meetings with myself over the next few weeks. We have already met with Councillor Sarah Mansfield to discuss the societys plans to build Geelongs first Family Fun Park and 7 inch Miniature Railway. Councillor Mansfield was very impressed with our proposal, specially our plans to support programs which will support the disadvantage in the Geelong region. Councillor Mansfield tabled our proposals at last weeks Council meeting for discussion, it was recommended by Councillor Mansfield, that one or more Councillors take up the project and add it to their portfolios. She spoke of the importance to have a Councillor Manage such a large and ongoing project on the behalf of Council. The President has also recently approached the Bellarine Vintage Machinery Society requesting a meeting, to discuss the possibility of a future alliance. See more

09.01.2022 Miniature trains may be small, but they have a big following across the country. From historic steam trains to electric models, engineers from interstate brought their pride and joys to Waggas twenty seventh 27th Annual Invitation Run.

08.01.2022 Geelong Miniature Railway INC SISTER CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT Geelong Miniature Railway INC would like to take the time to thank Moira Miniature Rail Inc for partnering with us as a sister club. Being able to have a sister Club has allowed us to bounce ideas between the two Clubs. Which allows us to refine our plans.... A very special thank you goes out to their president Laurie Kennedy for his kindness and support Laurie has been a real encyclopaedia of good information, and ideas. We are looking afford to building a great bond with Moira as we move forward Moira Miniature Rail http://moiraminiaturerail.webs.com/ Photos courtesy of Moira Miniature Railway

08.01.2022 Due to limited staffing due to the corona virus we have finally received all quotes. These quotes where with regards to establishing utilities on the the site. Unfortunately this has ruled out any further development on this site We have looked at another site this week in the Bannockburn region, and we have begun discussions with council We have also made additional enquires with regards to 4 possible sites with in the Geelong region, we have two Geelong Councillors working to see what support can be offered

08.01.2022 Good Morning all , I would like to thank those of you who responded to my plea over the last month for members, a big thank you to all my friends who have answered my call, it is very much appreciated Some of those who have promised to join us as founding members, havent yet forwarded their membership forms and payments to the clubs secretary. Could your please do this as soon as possible We are still looking for more members, if you are interested please let us know, by contacting our Club secretary

07.01.2022 Last weeks meeting with Geelong Council went very well, they are prepared to support us, They turned down our first planned site Eastern Gardens site, But they kindly suggest another site which is a prime site adjacent to the Melbourne freeway, coming in to Geelong. We will keep you all up to date with the out come

06.01.2022 Geelong Miniature & Model Railway Society INC Are you looking to be apart of a friendly bunch of like-minded fellows,who have an interest in building and running Narrow gauge 7/14 inch Miniature railway in Geelong?. Maybe you are retired and looking for an outlet for your spare time,or you maybe just a railway buff. Volunteering is a fantastic opportunity to make new friends or meet old friends and learn brand knew skills. Or you may already have skills that you can pass on t...o other like minded volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you will need to have a current Working with Children check. Membership Fees: $35.00 Full Member Associate Member $20 Family Membership $60 Business or Club Membership $200.00 How to contact us 0473 306 852 See more

05.01.2022 Membership is the foundation of all Associations, there is no such thing as having too many members. We are always looking to expand our expertise. For further information email : [email protected] ( Secretary )

04.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.... At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

04.01.2022 We look forward to seeing you tomorrow - Sunday for our November Public Open Day. Check out the video of two of our members engines that will be running tomorrow.

03.01.2022 Finally our Government Funding Proposals are completed ready for Mondays meeting with the Parks and Recreation Minister The Funding is for the following architectural drawings, and three dimensional modelling of our proposed project. During the meeting we will be asking for an In -principle agreement to use council land located at Sutcliffe Reserve

03.01.2022 G day Train Buffs Sorry about the time between posts We are still currently working with Geelong Council, with regards to a suitable site for our Family Fun Park & Miniature Railway.... The sites so far have been unsuitable, for the construction of the railway and park Council Property & Procurement Department finally may have found us a suitable site. Which is currently in discussion with regards to the future development of the land , our proposal for this site will be discussed in detail at the next Council meeting. We should know an outcome with in the next month or so, fingers crossed So keep following us and we will inform you all as we get news to hand

02.01.2022 Geelong Miniature Railway INC Brief Update. Geelong Miniature Railway INC club members held a productive meeting with State Member for Lara John Eren MP today achieving positive proposed endorsement for future ongoing developments for the club moving forward. Talks are continuing with other government and council officials with confirmed support of local businesses from Geelong.... Stay tuned to our Facebook page for future updates. Interested in becoming a G.M.R member? Go to our website http://Geelongminiaturerailway.com.au/ or contact our Club President Brian Gray 0473306852

02.01.2022 Geelong Miniature Railway INC G.M.R INC. UPDATE #geelongminiaturerailway #miniaturerailway #geelong On behalf of The Geelong Miniature Railway INC committee and board members, we would like to express our gratitude for the support of our current member base local businesses and friends throughout 2020. We are eager to move on with our plans to find suitable land to extend the establishment of our club in 2021. As you may already be aware, our endeavours have produced on...going discussions with Councillor Eddy Kontelj to acquire a proposed location for our club as shown in the photos.Stay tuned to our Facebook page for future updates as they develop. Interested in becoming a member? Go to our website http://Geelongminiaturerailway.com.au/ or contact our Club President Brian Gray 0473306852 *Photo credits Brian Gray