Gumnut Gully still appears very quiet and abandoned. Not much of activity is to be seen. However, the still to be named creek has started to form. The creek bed is made from toilet paper (!) which has been painted with green and blue paint. The water is a 2mm thick plastic table cover.
News from Gumnut Gully
Text and photos from Wombat Creek Consolidated Mines Pty Ltd Posted on Mon, March 31, 2025 11:17:15- Comments(0) https://wct.payne-ellef.dk/?p=904
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Baldwin steam tram
Text & photos from Wombat Creek Tramways Posted on Mon, March 31, 2025 11:08:48Wombat Creek steam Trams have their first unit restored. The tram (locomotive) is loosely based on a similar Baldwin tram from the Sorrento Tramways. The model is a 3D print. Even without additional weight it is a good (and very fast) runner. With an ‘overhanging’ cab the performance is better running ‘cab first’. The only other rolling stock at the steam trams is the trailer seen in the photo. Originally built for transporting ballast the steam trams use the trailer for transporting coal.
Three passenger trailers are under their way in the post. After assembling and painting they will form the backbone of the Wombat Creek steam Trams public activities. Also in workshop (read ‘on the work desk’) is a former Bendigo steam motor.
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Another building finished
Text & photos from Wombat Creek Tramways Posted on Tue, March 25, 2025 18:04:35Finally, the Comedy Theatre will open its doors after 19 months of planning and construction.
On stage is the comedy ‘Goodnight Mrs. Puffin’. I don’t know much about the play, but it was staged at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne in 1963. Perhaps the ensemble are doing a few nights is Wombat Creek, too.
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Away from the dining table
Text & photos from Wombat Creek Tramways Posted on Tue, March 18, 2025 11:44:24After a recent visit to IKEA I now have a dedicated desk for my works on Wombat Creek. Can’t wait to get started. The Comedy Theatre needs to be finished.
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Services reinstated
Text & photos from Wombat Creek Tramways Posted on Thu, March 13, 2025 11:43:15Wombat Creek Tramways have resumed traffic. All trams except the freight tram are in service. Unfortunately the freight tram suffers from a short in the motor, which may need a replacement.
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Gumnut Gully Station wired up
Text and photos from Wombat Creek Consolidated Mines Pty Ltd Posted on Thu, February 27, 2025 10:32:19With an outside temperature of 30+ yesterday was too hot for gardening. Instead, I spent some time in Gumnut Gully. As seen on the photo a simple control panel has been installed. Three sliding contacts control tracks 1 – 3. A push button provides power to the turntable. Two push buttons to the right are for a future shed used by the upcoming tourist railway providing services between Gumnut Gully and Wombat Creek. The turntable is turned manually by the white disc to the left of the panel.
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Up and running again
Text and photos from Wombat Creek Consolidated Mines Pty Ltd Posted on Tue, February 18, 2025 17:33:08The narrow gauge railway is up and running again. Only one wire snapped during the move and is now re-soldered. The extension from Wombat Creek to Gumnut Gully is also temporary wired except for the turntable. In the background the sawmill has been turned 180 degrees and an 50+ years overhead crane added.
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Return to sender
Text and photos from Wombat Creek Consolidated Mines Pty Ltd Posted on Mon, February 17, 2025 17:19:37The kit from my neighbour is very nice with all major part being diecast metal. Unfortunately the gauge is 12 mm and not 9 mm . I’ll hand the kit back!
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