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Pichi Richi Railway Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society Inc. (PRRPS) (unofficial page) |
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Pichi Richi Railway Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society Inc. (PRRPS) (unofficial page) |
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Here are my photographs of the Pichi Richi Railway in the Flinders Ranges, Quorn, SA. These photos were taken in Easter 1997, and the June long weekend 2000. |
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Easter 1997 |
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T186 T186 is a 4-8-0 mixed traffic locomotive, first introduced to service in 1909 and retired in 1970. It was purchased from a scrap metal dealer by the PRRPS and restored to service in 1976. T186 often worked the railways around Quorn when originally in service with the South Australian Railways. T186 is seen here resting at Quorn station. 30/3/97 |
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T186 at Quorn Here is another view of T186, standing at Quorn station with its train after returning from Woolshed Flat. 30/3/97 |
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Upgrade T186 works uphill to Summit on the return from Woolshed Flat. 30/3/97 |
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Quorn Pubs Our accommodation in Quorn... just across the street from the railway station. Great to wake up to the sound of steam trains! 30/3/97 |
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June Long Weekend, 2000 |
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Summit W933 and W934 double heading at Summit, on the way to Woolshed Flat and through the Pichi Richi Pass to Stirling North. 11/6/00 |
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Woolshed Flat Having arrived at Woolshed Flat, our train was split and W934 returned to Quorn with half the train consist, while W933 continued to Stirling North with the other half of the train. W934 is seen here turning via the triangle at Woolshed Flat, in preparation for returning to Quorn. 11/6/00 |
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W933 at Stirling North W933 at Stirling North, near Port Augusta. 11/6/00 |
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W933 Having turned on the triangle at Stirling North, W933 faces upgrade for the climb back into the Pichi Richi Pass to Summit, and then down the other side to Quorn. 11/6/00 |
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Woolshed Flat W933 waits to cross another train at Woolshed Flat. 11/6/00 |
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The Workshop at Quorn |
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Silverton Tramway W22 The Silverton Tramway in NSW purchased 4 'W' class 4-8-2 locomotives from Beyer Peacock & Co. in 1951, virtually identical to the West Australian 'W' class engines such as W916, 931, 933 and 934 preserved on the Pichi Richi Railway. The major differences were a skyline cowling along the top of the boiler, and an enlarged tender water capacity. Silverton Tramway W22 is stored in the workshop awaiting restoration. 11/6/00 |
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W916 W916 is another of the former West Australian Government Railways 'W' class 4-8-2 engines, identical to W933 and W934 (shown above). W916 is currently being returned to service, but is being rebuilt to represent Silverton Tramway W22 by addition of a skyline cowling along the boiler. It is seen here under restoration in the workshops at Quorn. 11/6/00 |
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NM25 NM25 is a 4-8-0 freight locomotive built in 1925. The NM class represent authentic motive power for the Pichi Richi Railway, and NM25 was based at Quorn deport during its working life. NM25 survived scrapping as a stationary boiler at Port Augusta for many years, and then as an exhibit in a local museum prior to acquisition by the Pichi Richi Railway. It is now waiting for its turn for restoration. 11/6/00 |
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Railcar This unusual railcar is nearing the end of restoration in the workshops. Hopefully this railcar will be available for trips on the Pichi Richi Railway! I think the suspension might be a little rough though... 11/6/00 |
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Other Steam Locomotives I also saw the following locomotives on my trips, but was unable to take decent photographs due to various factors: NJAB1 The Coffee Pot: (2-2-0 Railcar): In service. W931 (4-8-2): In the long-term storage shed. Wx18 (2-6-0): Dismantled for restoration Yx141 (2-6-0): In the long-term storage shed. BHP Y3 (2-6-2T): In the long-term storage shed, with heavily corroded platework after years of sitting in a park. |
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