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Contribute: Tas Steam Alive

Tas Steam Alive

Introduction
Danny Neilson, from Tas Steam Alive, was contacted with the hope of him contributing some material for the website of the Australian cousins of the Class 37's, albeit a few years younger. Danny came up with the goods and all the Tasmanian operated examples were covered by his contributions.
Website
http://www.tassteamalive.com
E-mail
tassteamalive@bigpond.com
Telephone
(+61) 03 6442 2914
Mail Address
Tas Steam Alive
c/o B F "Danny" Neilson
P O Box 205
Wynyard
Tasmania
Australia 7325
From 'Australian National' to 'Pacific National' Vol 1
From 'Australian National' to 'Pacific National' Vol 1
VOLUME 1. THE WILTSHIRE LINE (2006)

Highlights of this DVD include: X class to Stanley (1986), Last steam (1989), ZCs on log train Montumana - Wynyard (1990), ZB12 cab ride and other problems (1992), Z4 & ZA4 laying ballast, then struggling with hand sanding on the Montumana bank (1994), New owners re-open line (1999), GMs head west, (2000), A “push/pull” train near Somerset (2000) and a few other unusual runs, then exclusive video of both the second last train with its ZB&ZC EE power, and the final train on March 27 2003, where DQ GMs run right through to Wiltshire for the first and probably last time. No narration, on screen captions, 24 chapters, 90 mins. Note that distances are generally given to nearest kilometre.
From 'Australian National' to 'Pacific National' Vol 4
From 'Australian National' to 'Pacific National' Vol 4
VOLUME 4. AROUND TASMANIA 2002 - 2005 (2009)

Highlights of this DVD include: A day with the paper train...we follow it from the Burnie wharf to Boyer and back to Rhyndaston, DC 4588 on one of its last trips, 1105 in Beaudesert Rail livery, Washing day in Burnie, A look at Bell Bay and Tonganah trains, X18 & Y4 at Railton, DQs on the NE line, South Esk river in flood, Coal train with broken down DQ2004, Burnie Rail DP13&14 with PT5, Train 38 Hobart to Boyer, Cement train at Launceston, NE line closes, 2101 painted in PacNat colours, MKAs arrive, DP22&26 couple up, and Volume 5 preview. To give an idea of the size of trains that used to run in the state many scenes show the full train consist. No narration, on screen captions, 19 chapters, 120 mins. Note that distances given are generally to near kilometre.
Diesels Across Tasmania Vol 3
Diesels Across Tasmania Vol 3
Highlights of this tape include: ZCs stuck on Don Hill, Y6 restored by Don River Railway, An unusual mixed train on the EBR, Paper train begins service, Cab ride and scare with Y6, 'New' rebuilt locomotives ZR1 testing and in service with ZR2, and Last train to Wiltshire? Along the way you will also see the continuing changes to the infrastructure, operations, staff, locomotives and the consists of the trains. DVD has 20 chapters. All footage has been digitized and computer edited. Running time 90 minutes. Available as DVD 4:3 Pal format.
From 'Australian National' to 'Pacific National' Vol 3
From 'Australian National' to 'Pacific National' Vol 3
VOLUME 3. AROUND TASMANIA 1986 - 2001 (2008)

Highlights of this DVD include: 1986 Y1 at Sulphur Creek & Alco action North East, 1987 brake test at Emu River, 1990 Open Day at East Tamar, first Sunday run of train 250, 1992 at Invermay yard & workshops, 1995 Y1 at Burnie, 1996 ZR1 at East Tamar, 1997 new paint on locos, then new owners & “new” rolling stock, 1999 a look at 4 loco paper trains, 2000 Hash House special, 2001 D class arrive and enter service, DV1 & DC4588 on cement train, and Volume 4 preview. To give an idea of the size of trains that used to run in the state many scenes show the full consist and/or the number of wagons. No narration, on screen captions, 22 chapters, 120 mins. Note that distances are generally given to near kilometre.
Diesels Across Tasmania Vol 4
Diesels Across Tasmania Vol 4
Highlights of this DVD include: New owners take over, Classic Rail tours begin, New numbers, new trains, EBR sold, “New” GM DQ class locos begin to arrive, Diesel-Electric locos run to Melba, 4 X DQ locos on the paper train, Derwent Valley train at Launceston, New log trains on the Melba line (ex EBR), and the New Zealand DC class in action. You will also see the continuing changes to the railway with new owners. DVD has 18 chapters. All footage has been digitized and computer edited. Running time 93 minutes. Available as DVD 4:3 Pal format.

 

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