Railway Video Details
1. 25 + 5 YEARS At The DON RIVER RAILWAY (2001)
The Coast’s Premier Tourist Attraction has been in operation for more than 30 years after opening to the public in November 1976. This DVD was originally produced for the 25th and has now been updated with scenes from the 30th anniversary. The DVD takes us back to the early days and follows the railway and its volunteers as they developed it into the largest collection of operating railway equipment in Tasmania. Main line running with the railway's M class engines is featured, both on their own, together and paired with the CCS engines and even a short sequence of the four engine run over the Don Hill during the EBR centenary. 25 + 5 Years at the DON RIVER RAILWAY includes: Film of early days, moving & building the station, signalbox, workshops & turntable; member’s interviews, stories from Ian Hall, MA2 test run, coverage of steam and diesel main line running, action at the 30th and a few scenes from the Thomas days held in 2007. Mainly narrated by the late Ray Howe with newer scenes covered by current President Bill Housego. Chapter List 25 + 5 Years
1. Early Days
2. Ray Howe’s first Days
3. Building the station
4. Official Opening
5. First mainline run
6. Launceston
7. The turntable
8. Restoring the Dubs
9. Des Goss, Signal Box
10. New workshop
11. Operations and main line running
12. The future
13. 30th anniversary
14. The Fowler
15. Thomas
16. A fast trip & titles.
Running time 61 minutes. Fully digitally mastered. DVD 4:3 PAL click here to order
2. ON TRACK The DON RIVER RAILWAY (2004)
The Van Diemen Light Railway Society Inc was formed in the early 1970s. After basing themselves at Don, near Devonport, the group relaid a section of railway between Don Township and Coles Beach, opening to the public as the Don River Railway in November 1976. Following the restoration of steam locomotive MA2 the group began excursion tours on the main lines of Tasmania in 1986. From this start the railway has now built up considerable expertise, running tours with a wide variety of motive power over every available line and catering for all tastes. This DVD shows some early days at Don, and then covers over 40 rail trips in various places around the state. Footage comes mainly from the video archives of Tas Steam Alive, sourced from over one hundred VHS, S-VHS, Hi-8 and Digital tapes and includes many scenes not previously used, and some scenes from tapes long out of production. All footage has been digitized and computer edited. Running time 115 minutes. Available as DVD 4:3 Pal format.
3. DIESELS ACROSS TASMANIA VOLUME 1 (2004)
Grant Hyland has been videoing Tasmanian trains since 1990 and has accumulated a library of hundreds of hours of trains operating in all parts of the state. This is the first volume of a set in which we will bring you the best of his footage, concentrating initially on diesels, and at a later time also looking at his coverage of the various railway preservation groups and steam operations around the state. The film is shown in the order Grant has taken it except in a few places where we have altered the sequence for better continuity. This is a tape for enthusiasts of Tasmanian railways, there are plenty of runbys and in most cases, the full consist of each train is shown at least once. There is no narration but most locations are identified by captions. Highlights of this DVD include trains on the Fingal line, Alcos on the Derwent Valley line, a train stalling on the south line, EBR trains on the Hellyer line, operations at Wiltshire Junction on the now out of use far western line, railcar DP13 operating the Burnie Show shuttle, and a north east line log train to Herrick on the now lifted Tonganah - Herrick section. Along the way you will also see the ongoing changes to the infrastructure, operations, staff and the consists of the trains that have taken place over the last 14 years. DVD has 17 chapters. All footage has been digitized and computer edited. Running time 90 minutes. Available as DVD 4:3 Pal format.
Detailed Chapter List Volume 1: 1. Coal Trains. 2. On the EBR. 3. Y6 Cement train. 4. Tasman Limited re-creation. 5. At Wiltshire. 6. Y3 Cement train. 7. Log train Rocky Cape. 8. EBR in snow. 9. Bridgewater and Boyer. 10. Wiltshire train. 11. X10 at Cadburys. 12. Alcos on train to Maydena. 13. Burnie. 14. DP13 on Show Train at Burnie. 15. Devonport to Coiler Creek. 16. Log train to Herrick. 17. Coming in Volume 2.
4. DIESELS ACROSS TASMANIA VOLUME 2 (2005)
Grant Hyland has been videoing Tasmanian trains since 1990 and has accumulated a library of hundreds of hours of trains operating in all parts of the state. This is the second volume of a series in which we are bringing you the best of his footage.The film is shown in the order Grant has taken it except in a few places where we have altered the sequence for better continuity. This is a DVD for enthusiasts of Tasmanian railways, there are plenty of run-bys and in most cases, the full consist of each train is shown at least once. There is no narration but most locations are identified by captions. Highlights of this tape include: Y1 derailed at Devonport, Cement train operations including loading and unloading, Y5 takes a train to Wiltshire, A look at Invermay yard full of derelict locomotives, A ride on DP13 to Wiltshire, Cab ride on the EBR, the Burnie acid train, Hellyer line in snow, Log train from Black River, Derwent Valley Railway train to Maydena, Y1 & Y5 hauling container train from Burnie and the last Mount Lyell Copper train. 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.
Detailed Chapter List Volume 2: 1. Y1 derailed at Devonport. 2. EBR Hellyer line. 3. Cement train - loading and unloading. 4. ZC11 in new yellow paint at Heybridge. 5. ZC11 with cement train to new silos. 6. Y5 to Wiltshire. 7. A look around the Invermay yard. 8. DP13 to Wiltshire. 9. Cab ride on train 250 to Railton. 10. Cab ride on EBR to Primrose, then Burnie acid train. 11. Alco 866 arrives at the Don River Railway. 12. EBR 10 class specials, then Burnie yard and acid train. 13. EBR Rosebery to Melba, then ZB1 derailed on EBR wye in Burnie. 14. Moory Junction and Hellyer line in snow. 15. Log train from Black River siding. 16. X10, 18 on train to Maydena, then Y6 & X4 in the Don workshop, ZB9 at East Tamar. 17. ZBs on train at Don Hill. 18. Y1 & Y5 haul train 250 and struggle on Don Hill. 19. Last Mt. Lyell Copper Train. 20. Coming in Volume 3
5. DIESELS ACROSS TASMANIA VOLUME 3 (2005)
Grant Hyland has been videoing Tasmanian trains since 1990 and has accumulated a library of hundreds of hours of trains operating in all parts of the state. This is the third volume of a series in which we are bringing you the best of his footage.The film is shown in the order Grant has taken it except in a few places where we have altered the sequence for better continuity. This is a DVD for enthusiasts of Tasmanian railways, there are plenty of run-bys and in most cases, the full consist of each train is shown at least once. There is no narration but most locations are identified by captions. 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.
Detailed Chapter ListVolume 3: 1. Suburban Trains & X10 to New Norfolk. 2. Train 250 at Howth. (some wind noise in this clip) 3. Stuck on Don Hill. 4. Y6 first mainline run after restoration. 5. EBR special for Copper Mines of Tasmania. 6. Y6 returning to Don. 7. Paper Train begins operation. 8. Y6 to Launceston & Tasrail Open Day. 9. Scare during cab ride on Y6. 10. North East line and Tunnel. 11. ZR1 on test - Conara - Vermont Road. 12. Y1 with train to Railton. 13. Last train to Wiltshire?. 14. Coal train. 15. DP13 on tour with ARHS Canberra. 16. Yellow engines on Paper Train at Don. 17. X4 first mainline run. 18. Y2 on first mainline run, with X10 to Parattah. 19. Coal trains including ZR2 & ZP1. 20. ZP1 & ZR2 on Paper Train, then Coming in Volume 4
6. DIESELS ACROSS TASMANIA VOLUME 4 (2005)
Grant Hyland has been videoing Tasmanian trains since 1990 and has accumulated a library of hundreds of hours of trains operating in all parts of the state. This is the fourth volume of a series in which we are bringing you the best of his footage.The film is shown in the order Grant has taken it except in a few places where we have altered the sequence for better continuity. This is a DVD for enthusiasts of Tasmanian railways, there are plenty of run-bys and in most cases, the full consist of each train is shown at least once. There is no narration but most locations are identified by captions. 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.
Detailed Chapter List Volume 4 1. The "Snail" removed. 2. Cowsh** crossing with sparks. 3. On the EBR: Ore train and work train. 4. Classic Rail tours. 5. New loco numbers, new trains, EBR sold. 6. "New" locomotives. 7. A ride on DP22. 8. X & Y class to Melba. 9. Chasing the Paper Train - 4 DQs. 10. Derwent Valley Railway tour train. 11. New log trains on the Melba line. 12. More Paper Train - 4 DQs. 13. Coal train. 14. Train 33. 15. Goliath Express. 16. Tasrail logos on 10 & 11 class. 17. DC 4588. 18. Volume 5 preview.
7. DIESELS ACROSS TASMANIA VOLUME 5 (2005)
Grant Hyland has been videoing Tasmanian trains since 1990 and has accumulated a library of hundreds of hours of trains operating in all parts of the state. This is the fifth volume of a series in which we are bringing you the best of his footage.This is a DVD for enthusiasts of Tasmanian railways, there are plenty of run-bys and in most cases, the full consist of each train is shown at least once. There is no narration but most locations are identified by captions. Highlights of this DVD include: DC4588 at Bengeo, Trials of remote control for the cement train, Unusual loco lashups, Hash House Harriers train, Classic Rail Tours, A derailment at Penguin, Z class 2112 in new colours, DP22 on the Melba line, Derwent Valley train to Westerway, Rescue of train stuck on Don Hill, Bridgewater bridge opening for “Carteela”, North east line train, PVH heads to DVR at New Norfolk. DVD has 27 chapters. All footage has been digitized and computer edited. Running time 92 minutes. Available as DVD 4:3 Pal format.
Detailed Chapter List Volume 5 1. Start: Train 33 with DC4588 at Moltema 2. DQs light engine at Hobart 3. 2110 with paper train at Lillico 4. ZAs hauling coal train 5. Remote control test on cement train, & train 35 6. 2110 again, with train 33 7. Four different classes on train 35 8. 2100 with a long train 35 9. Hash House Harriers special train 10. Classic Rail Tours 11. Train 33, cement train 12. Derailment, Penguin 13. QR class working hard, 5 locos at Don Hill 14. 2112 in new colours, 2122 on cement train 15. DP22 on Melba line 16. Y6 to Burnie 17. Y2 to Westerway 18. Train 35 rescue at Don Hill 19. GM power here and there 20. Classic Rail Tours on Melba line 21. Penguin station, Alco 866, paper train 22. Bridgewater bridge with Y2 & ferry “Carteela” 24. Here and there...Don Bridge, railcars 25. North east line train 26. PVH Burnie to Conara 27. Volume 6 preview
8. DIESELS ACROSS TASMANIA VOLUME 6 (2006)
Grant Hyland has been videoing Tasmanian trains since 1990 and has accumulated a library of hundreds of hours of trains operating in all parts of the state. This is the sixth and final volume of a series in which we brought you the best of his footage. This is a DVD for enthusiasts of Tasmanian railways, there are plenty of run-bys and in most cases, the full consist of each train is shown at least once. There is no narration but most locations are identified by captions. Highlights of this DVD include: D class at work, Burnie Rail railcars to Melba, Following the coal train north and logs to the south, DP22 on the Melba line, DQs on the Melba line, Saturday train 36 Tea Tree to Conara, DP13 & 14 test run with restored trailer car PT5, End of north east trains, 2101 in new colours, DVR special train, MKAs arrive in Burnie, DP26 up north, Train 35 Blythe - Quoiba, Pac Nat threatens closure, Train 36 Hobart - Colebrook, Paper train stalls in tunnel, Burnie Market train, MKA locos finally enter service, 2151 on cement train, 3 MKAs on coal train.
Detailed Chapter List Volume 6: (lead locos noted) 1. 2021 on paper train Bengeo - Clarendon 2. 2005 with coal train at Clarendon 3. 2021 with paper train 4.DP 13/14 to Melba 5. 2020 with train 33 Devonport - Westbury 6. 2111 coal train Fingal line, then log train on south line 7. 2111 coal train crosses train 33 at Hagley 8. DP22 on Melba line 9. 2140 Devonport shunter to Railton 10. 2011 - DQs on Melba line 11. 2110 with train 36, Tea Tree to Conara 12. DP 13/14 with trailer car PT5 on test run to Don Hill 13. 2144, last days on North East line 14. 2101 in new colours, on paper train Lillico - Conara 15. Y2 on Derwent Valley line, Norse Skog special 16. MKAs arrive at Burnie 17. 2110 train 35 Moltema - Bengeo 18. DP26 visits the North West 19. 2011 light engines at Hatfield 20. 2113 with train 35 Blythe - Quoiba 21. 2004 train 36 Hobart - Colebrook 22. 2100 paper train stalls in tunnel 23. DP13/14 Burnie Rail Market train 24. 2134 - MKA in service on train 35 Burnie - Don Hill 25. 2151 leads cement train at Dulverton 26. 2134 - all 3 MKAs on Fingal line coal train 27. 2020 paper train at Lowdina 28. 2113 with train 36, Rhyndaston tunnel. (Note this DVD runs for 2 hours)
9. DIESELS ACROSS TASMANIA COLLECTORS EDITION 1990-2006(2006)
All 6 current volumes are included in the one special box. And the big saving is in the price..... value of all six volumes would normally be around $210, (Based on retailing the individual volumes at $35ea) this special package is now available and offers great value for those who have not yet started their collection of the Grant Hyland series. All the volumes included add up to a whopping nine and a half hours of diesel action!!
10. BURNIE TO PRIMROSE (2005)
A 108.5 km cab ride on the Melba Line. This DVD was filmed in early 2003, from the cab of Burnie Rail railcar DP14. All of the track between Burnie and Primrose is included, and in light of the fact that passenger train operation over this line has now been banned it gives those that have not been able to travel to Primrose a chance to see the track and the ever changing scenery. The Melba line, as it is now known, was formerly the Emu Bay Railway and the company had just celebrated its centenary when it was purchased by the operator of the rest of the Tasmanian system, Australian Transport Network, in 1998. That company was taken over by Pacific National in 2004. Running Time 110 minutes. Some technical details re this DVD: To fit the 108.5 km onto the DVD, the video is run at twice normal speed, turning the 3 hr 40 min journey into just 1hr 50 mins. The sound is at normal speed to avoid distort ion, and generally the sound only synchronizes properly at level crossings and points of interest, nonetheless it is fairly close given the speed difference. There are chapters for each 5 km marker, and for most major locations including Ridgley, Hampshire, Moory Junction, Hatfield, Boco, Chester and Pieman bridges. There is no narration but many sites are identified with captions. As this trip was a passenger carrying excursion, we were not able to stop every hour to change tapes, therefore some sections were filmed on the return journey and have been spliced into the program, you may or may not notice these joins. The DVD will auto start after 20 seconds on the main menu. Main Photo: Pieman River bridge. All photos digitised from the DVD. Available as DVD 4:3 Pal format.
11. FROM AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TO PACIFIC NATIONAL
VOLUME 1. THE WILTSHIRE LINE (2006)
Greg Moyle & I have been videoing trains in Tasmania since 1986, and produced our first VHS video in 1989. Much of the early days was devoted to recording the return of steam, but there was usually something being taken of the freight scene. After producing videos that recorded all the great steam trips around Tasmania, we started in 2004 to release the Grant Hyland series focusing on diesel operations. Inspired by the success of that set it was time to go through our tapes and release some of the hours of video that we have taken. Here is the first DVD, which features the “Wiltshire Line” the 8okm section from Burnie to Wiltshire Junction. Vol. 2 will feature the EBR/Melba line, therefore the first two volumes will not be exactly true to the series title “From Australian National to Pacific National”. The “Wiltshire Line” runs past our houses at Wynyard and no special attention was paid to it until almost too late, hence the extended coverage of the last trains! This series is not a definitive history but about Tasmanian Railways as we saw and enjoyed them.
B.F. “Danny” Neilson.
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.
Detailed Chapter List
Chapter List.
1. X class, Flowerdale, Mawbanna, then to Stanley (1986)
2. Last Steam Trip with MA2 & CCS25 (1989)
3. ZCs with log train Montumana - Wynyard (1990)
4. ZB12 with new paint, includes cab ride (1992)
5. Y5 at East Wynyard
6. DP13 to Wiltshire (1993)
7. Z4, ZA4 with log train and ballast, hand sanding! (1994)
8. ZCs with first empty log train for new owners (1999)
9. First run west of Burnie with GM power (2000)
10. “Push - Pull” empty log train
11. ZBs on Montumana Bank
12. Crossing DP22 at Wynyard (2001)
13. Light engines and other trains
14. 2nd run west with GM power (2002)
15. ZC, ZB at Rocky Cape and Myalla (2003)
16. 2nd last train......17 March...ZB, ZC
17. The Last Train....27 March..with extra chapters at...
18. Boat Harbour
19. Wiltshire
20. Mawbanna kink
21. Montumana Bank
22. West Wynyard kink
23 Some recent photos
24. Coming in Volume 2
Available as DVD 4:3 Pal format.
12. The award winning* "THE WESTERN STEAM SPECIALS" (1989) (Remastered 2007)
On October 21st & 22nd, 1989 two special double headed steam hauled trains were run from the city of Burnie, on the North West coast of Tasmania. Using engines and rolling stock from the Don River Railway, Devonport the train attracted big crowds en route. The DVD begins with steam locos MA2 and CCS 25, carriages AAL11, BBL12, SS7, SSD2, AAR2, BRA4 and stores van DBI2 being hauled from Devonport to Burnie on Friday, 20th October by Tasrail diesel-electric loco Y2. Then we follow the train from Burnie to Rosebery and back on Saturday 21st. The next day we cover the journey from Burnie to Wiltshire and return, and in the evening watch the engines and rolling stock leaving Bumie for their base at Devonport, again being hauled by Y2. This DVD was filmed, edited and produced by and for rail enthusiasts and features spectacular views of the train both from track side and on board. This remastered version of The Western Steam Specials has been produced using the original VHS/SVHS tapes. Some scenes have been changed slightly and a few minutes of new video added, but the DVD stays with the original format and narration. Some new captions have been added, many with kilometre distances, and some shaky film has been computer enhanced. 16 chapters.
Detailed Chapter List
1. Diesel hauled move Don Hill-Burnie
2. At Burnie
3. Pieman Bridge
4. Rosebery Mine Yard
5. Bobadill photo stop
6. Boco Hill 92.5km
7. Bulgobac water stop
8. Climbing into Hatfield
9. Burnie
10. Myalla
11. Montumana
12. Wiltshire
13. Ray Howe
14. Rocky Cape
15. Myalla
16. Burnie
62 minutes. Available as DVD 4:3 Pal format.
*At the 1990 Stan Flattely Memorial Film Competition, conducted by the Victorian Division, Australian Railway Historical Society,
"The Western Steam Specials" won two awards:
Film Group Award for Technical & Creative Excellence
and
Best Entry on Videotape.
13. FROM AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TO PACIFIC NATIONAL
VOLUME 2. THE EBR/MELBA LINE (2007)
Greg Moyle & I have been videoing trains in Tasmania since 1986, and produced our first VHS video in 1989. Much of the early days was devoted to recording the return of steam, but there was always something being taken of the freight scene. After producing videos that recorded all the great steam trips around Tasmania, we started in 2004 to release the excellent Grant Hyland series focusing on diesel operations. Inspired by the success of that it was time to go through our tapes and release some of the hours of video we have taken. Here now is the second DVD, which features the EBR/Melba line, and, like the first volume “The Wiltshire Line” does not exactly fit the series title “From Australian National to Pacific National”. However this series is not intended to be a definitive history but depicts Tasmanian Railways as we saw and enjoyed them.
B.F. “Danny” Neilson.
Highlights of this DVD include: Emu Bay Railway’s longest trains...60 plus wagons and 9 locos, Engine change & train cross at Ridgley, Last Mount Lyell and first Copper Mines of Tasmania trains from Melba, DC4588 hauls rail train, ZB locos in the snow, Testing air brake X wagons, Converting X wagons, First air brake ore trains, Last vacuum brake train from Melba, A look at the remains of a log train derailment, DQ locos in snow, Ballast trains, Crossing railcars, MKAs head west, special segment with a brief look at the tippler, ship loader, tamper and ”Rail-Rover”, and Volume 3 preview. No narration, on screen captions, 26 chapters, 115 mins. Note that distances are generally given to nearest kilometre.
Detailed Chapter List
1. 9 Loco trains at Surrey Road, Pieman, Moory Jcn.
2. 11 class in the snow
3. Train cross and engine change at Ridgley
4. Last Mount Lyell and first Copper Mines of Tas. trains
5. To Hellyer
6. Centenary
7. Log train at South Burnie
8. DC 4588 hauls rail train
9. New “Tasrail” signs on 11 class at Boco
10. PVH departs Burnie
11. ZBs in the snow
12. The change to air brakes
13. Short look at log train derailment remains
14. Last vacuum braked train from Melba
15. DQs in the snow
16. Beaudesert Rail...1102 back in Burnie after repaint
17. First air braked ballast train
18. 4 loco / 24 wagon special
19. Crossing railcar excursions
20. “Snowed in” train on the move
21. MKAs on the Melba line
22. Ballast train at Rosebery after derailment
23. Volume 3 preview
Extras:
1. Rail-Rover
2. Tippler, ship loader
3. Tamper
Available as DVD 4:3 Pal format.
14. FROM AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TO PACIFIC NATIONAL
VOLUME 3. AROUND TASMANIA 1986 - 2001 (2008)
Greg Moyle & I have been videoing trains in Tasmania since 1986. Much of the early days was devoted to recording steam excursions, but we did usually cover some of the freight scene. After producing videos of all the great steam trips around Tasmania, in 2004 we released the first of the Grant Hyland series focusing on diesel operations. Inspired by that success it was time to go through our tapes and edit the hours of video we have taken. Vols 1 & 2 covered the Wiltshire and Melba lines, this 3rd DVD features trains around some of the rest of Tasmania from 1986 to 2001. Initially we thought this vol. 3 would be the last but there is much video to come, coupled with the fact that the ownership of the Tas. system is about to change again. Note that this series is not intended to be a definitive history but depicts Tasmanian Railways as we saw and enjoyed videoing them.
B.F. “Danny” Neilson.
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.
Detailed Chapter List
1. Start then Y1 at Sulphur Creek 1986
2. Alcos on North East line 1986
3. Brake test at Emu River 1987
4. Open Day at East Tamar 1990
5. Clay shunt at South Burnie ZC9
6. First Sunday run of and a look at train 250
7. Invermay Yard and workshops 1992
8. Y1 shunting at Burnie 1995
9. ZR1 at East Tamar 1996
10. New paint 1997
11. New owners take over
12. “New” locos and rolling stock 1999
13. Some paper trains with 4 DQs
14. Hash House Harriers special 2000
15. Train 38
16. 2113 repainted 2001
17. D class arrive at Bell Bay
18. Trains 33 & 35
19. D class on test, cement train with DV1
20. D class haul the paper train
21. DC4588 on the cement train
22. Volume 4 preview
Available as DVD 4:3 Pal format.
15. ALL STEAM LAST STEAM
All Steam Last Steam covers part of two Don River Railway excursions that were run in 2004 and 2005. As passenger trains are now banned on the Melba line and may not be seen for some time on other lines in Tasmania, we felt it was time to share this footage that shows MA2 & M4 in great scenes with awesome sound, especially on the 2004 final trip on the Melba line. In one sequence you will see both engines slipping and then regaining traction, almost stalling on the steepest section, and MA2 blowing some great smoke rings!
Chapter List All Steam
MA2, M4
1. Don Hill
2. Leaving Burnie from Edwards St
3. Surrey Road to the 4.5 km
4. 5km at Lactos thru to 7km
5. Tena Rd & motorcade
6. Guildford
M4
7. Don Hill
8. South Burnie Running Time 38 minutes, 8 chapters. Available as DVD 4:3 Pal format. click here to order
NON - RAILWAY VIDEOS
1A. SHANNONS This tour was held in and around Devonport Tasmania over the period 31st Jan to 8th Feb 2004.
Nearly 60 pre 1918 cars took part in the event which was held in some great Tasmanian weather.
Entrants enjoyed the diverse routes, especially picked for these cars, some of which were over 100 years old.
Unfortunately some vehicles broke down, all this and more is covered in this exclusive official video. Available as DVD 4:3 Pal format.
Running time 1 hour and 30 minutes.. click here to order
Cover Photo: Peter Hawkins 1903 curved dash Oldsmobile. Courtesy: VCCA
Tas (Inc) North-West Tasmania Div