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Tasmanian Transport Museum

Locality: Glenorchy, Tasmania, Australia

Address: Anfield St, 7010 Glenorchy, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.tasmaniantransportmuseum.com.au

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24.01.2022 Y4 passing New Norfolk on 30 January 1987. Stephen Zvillis photo. #flashbackfriday

21.01.2022 Here’s some great old footage courtesy of ABC. Some recognisable driver faces too.

19.01.2022 Thanks for visiting Sue Hickey - Liberal Member for Clark

17.01.2022 The new compressor for DP15 is mounted, wired and ready for a start next week.

16.01.2022 Fingers crossed for some good news in the state budget. Fact corrections. M5 was donated to the museum in 1974. M5 was restored by volunteers in 1995 and is now undergoing a major overhaul.... TTMS aims to operate on the Glenorchy - Claremont section of the suburban line.

16.01.2022 For more than 60 years English Electric motive power was the backbone of the Tasmanian rail system. Sadly, all good things come to an end. #flashbackfriday Grant Hyland photos.

15.01.2022 This week we #throwbackthursday to the early 90’s when the 830 class ALCO units were running up the Derwent Valley Line to Florentine. 875 and 852 were the last operating 830’s (866 being stored due to collision damage) in Tasmania and following the closure of the upper DV line, 875 returned to South Australia in November 1992 with 852 following in June 1993.

15.01.2022 Are you #RailSAFE? The easiest and best way to be RailSAFE around the rail network is to follow the basic safety rules and respect rail signage. Always look both ways before crossing tracks and cross at designated areas. Remember trains can’t stop quickly or swerve; they always have right of way. Pay attention and avoid being distracted by mobile devices. #RSW2020 Whether you’re a motorist, truck driver, cyclist or pedestrian, always STOP, LOOK, LISTEN and THINK before cros...sing at a level crossing. Check it is safe to cross. Always ensure there is enough space for your vehicle on the other side of a level crossing before making the decision to cross. Trains can’t swerve and take a long time to stop. Even at low speeds it can take a freight train several hundred metres before arriving to a complete stop. Don’t try to beat a train; ensure there is enough time for you to safely cross tracks. Here in Tasmania freight trains can appear at any time day or night. Stay off the tracks. For more info please visit http://tracksafefoundation.com.au/rail-safety-week/

14.01.2022 Great to see U5 ready for action.

12.01.2022 Would you like to see train travel return to Tasmania? A dedicated group of train buffs in the Derwent Valley are hoping to bring back the romance of the rail to the state.

11.01.2022 Our long overdue archives room is coming along nicely. It has been a long held vision to have an archives area onsite and we are sure the very patient families of our members will be glad to have some space back at home. Thanks goes to Michael for leading the project and to Stuart A for the electrical work. Also thanks to ARHS Tasmania for the support.

10.01.2022 At the going down of the sun, And in the morning, We will remember them.

10.01.2022 The Aveling and Porter Steamroller had a rare outing from shed so that it could be turned around.

08.01.2022 Expression of Interest Varying lengths of hi-rail for sale. 2 lengths around 5m. Plus 3 varying shorter lengths. Purchaser responsible for all removal costs.

08.01.2022 Pacific National Tasmania days on the Melba Line. The DQ class have been the main motive power on the Melba Line since the air brake conversion program and the last of the vacuum brake trains. If you still like to hear old fashioned noisy locomotives, then the West Coast is still the place to be. #flashbackfriday #emd #reallocomotives

07.01.2022 Today was a bit of a celebration for the Railcar crew. DP15 fired back into life after an extended period of wiring upgrades and sourcing a suitable compressor that would slot into the space occupied by the old Westinghouse compressor. We are pleased that the new screw type compressor worked really well and that only a few minor electrical items require some fine tuning. A big thank you to the Railcar team for all the work.

06.01.2022 If you are struggling to find something to do this afternoon remember the Museum is open from 1.00pm until 4.00. Whilst there won't be any trains running, there are lots of old transport items to find like AB1 which was on the first train to run in Tasmania back on 10th February 1871. We're not just about trains either, we have a small but clean collection of buses like the AEC Reliance that used to take passengers from Launceston city to the airport. Also one of the first electric trolley buses to run in Hobart and an unusual truck (a Fargo) which was used to maintain the above road wires. Entry is only $10 for adults, $8 for seniors etc and $5 for children.

06.01.2022 If you haven’t purchased Volume 7 then now is your chance. We have more in stock and they are available Sunday’s 1-4pm.

06.01.2022 For those facebook members who follow our page, a letter was published in the Mercury today which explains to any observer why we are not using the non operational corridor, abandoned by Tasrail 6 years ago. Here is the letter verbatim. The Editor The Mercury Newspaper Hobart... Dear Sir In response to the letter from Diane Courtney of Granton 2nd September, the Tasmanian Transport Museum Society (TTMS) has been endeavouring to gain access to the Hobart-Bridgewater rail corridor since TasRail stopped using it in June 2014. It took several years for TasRail/State Growth to decide how access could be lawfully granted which culminated in the creation of the Strategic Infrastructure Corridors Act which enables the Minister for State Growth to lease the corridor to a third party. In late 2017 the TTMS was presented with a draft of the proposed corridor lease which required the Leasee hold Public Liability Insurance for $200m. The premium for this insurance was around $60k and beyond the Society to fund (in the early years). Financial assistance was discussed with Ministers Rockliff then Ferguson. The latest advice from Minister Ferguson is that subsidising the insurance premium will be considered in the 20-21 State Budget. The TTMS is confident of Government support, since prior to the last election the Government released a comprehensive policy to support Tourism and Heritage Rail, including reinstalling level crossing equipment at three crossings in the northern suburbs. In other states, Heritage Rail Groups are only required to cover the first $20m of liability with State Governments covering insurance beyond $20m. The TTMS Business Plan for Hobart Heritage Rail predicts a diminishing government subsidy for only the first four years. Thus seeding a self-sustaining and unique tourism experience in Hobart including local employment. Tasmania is also the only state where passenger trains are not permitted to run on any of Tasrails network (operational or non operational) which is a mystery in itself why this has been allowed to happen. The TTMS is also currently spending $120k on a 10 yearly boiler inspection and refurbishment for its M Class locomotive, $100k of which was a grant from the Federal Government organised by Andew Wilke, Federal member for Clark prior to the last election. It would be a tradgedy if one of the last remaining ex TGR steam locomotives was not permitted to run on the rail network because of an insurance premium issue. Rod Prince President Tasmanian Transport Museum Society Inc

05.01.2022 It’s Thursday already, so here’s some more from the Grant Hyland collection. The Emu Bay Railway (EBR) was unique in that rail enthusiasts (and others) could cab ride on the EBR right up until the sale of the railway in 1998. With the introduction of Driver Only Operation, no longer did one have to sit on an old wooden stool for 8 hours. The comfort of the Fireman’s seat was welcomed and the chance to take photos from the cab was greatly improved. A scenic line, with farmland..., forestry, stunning wilderness was made all the more special if there was heavy snowfall. Alas times have changed and the remoteness, deep cuttings, tree falls and landslip risks would make even the bravest passenger train insurance company nervous. For those of us that were lucky to travel to the West Coast by rail, we remember it fondly. We are fortunate that Tas Steam Alive video productions have made some brilliant videos of passenger and freight movements over the years to help keep the memories alive. #throwbackthursday

05.01.2022 Could we get a Tasmanian coin? How about the X class diesel, Australia’s first mainline diesel electric locomotive. Fill in the survey.

04.01.2022 Anyone lost a fire truck?

03.01.2022 Z3 and another Z stabled at the former engine shed at Conara Junction. Who loves the AN green & gold? #throwbackthursday #rail #trains #dieselelectric #englishelectric

03.01.2022 We have heard that the Burnie to Wynyard section of the Western Line is no longer part of the rail network. Over the next few weeks we will #throwbackthursday to happier times on the Burnie to Wiltshire section of the line. Photos from the Nevin Shakespeare collection.

01.01.2022 You spin me right round . . . .... The new compressor being tested in DP15 for the first time this morning. See more