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🚂✨ Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce the successful weatherproofing of our latest railway carriage KAM506! 🚋💼Aft...
01/12/2024

🚂✨ Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce the successful weatherproofing of our latest railway carriage KAM506! 🚋💼

After months of dedicated work, our team has expertly enhanced the carriage's resilience to the elements, ensuring it stands the test of time and weather. This restoration not only preserves a piece of history but also showcases our commitment to combining heritage with innovation.

A huge thank you to our talented restoration team for their meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication. Stay tuned for more updates as we bring this piece of railway history back to its full glory!

Exciting progress is underway as we start weather proofing KAM 506.New Polyglass roof sheeting is being fitted to keep o...
01/12/2024

Exciting progress is underway as we start weather proofing KAM 506.
New Polyglass roof sheeting is being fitted to keep out the rain and shield the carriage from the hot sun. 🌞🌧️
Additionally, the end of the carriage has been treated with two coats of Deep Indian Red Paint, ensuring the timber is well-protected and looking great! 🎨🛠️
Stay tuned for more updates! 🚂✨

🚚 Exciting News! 🚂KAM 506 has successfully arrived at our Museum site! 🎉Our dedicated team meticulously prepared her for...
01/12/2024

🚚 Exciting News! 🚂

KAM 506 has successfully arrived at our Museum site! 🎉

Our dedicated team meticulously prepared her for the 680-kilometer journey from Parkes to Dorrigo. With the help of two 100T cranes, we loaded KAM 506 onto a special-purpose trailer for the haul to Dorrigo which took 4 days.

Thanks to our perfected unloading method, we safely rolled her off the platform down our ramp, saving thousands in crane hire costs.

This $48,000 project included two prime movers and a platform combination, two 100T cranes, and multiple es**rt vehicles—all generously donated by our amazing members. If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation, please contact us.

She needs a bit of TLC, but our expert volunteers are ready to restore her to her former glory. Stay tuned for updates! 💪✨

🚂 Throwback to 2009 at Parkes Railway Yard! The derelict KAM awaiting a fresh lease of life.DSRM proudly took ownership ...
01/12/2024

🚂 Throwback to 2009 at Parkes Railway Yard! The derelict KAM awaiting a fresh lease of life.

DSRM proudly took ownership of KAM 506 (formerly FZ 506), one of only three luxury sleeping carriages ever built. This historic gem was constructed by Richie Brothers in 1937 and completed at Sydney’s Eveleigh Carriage Works, entering service with the N.S.W Government Railways in March 1938.

In 1976, KAM 506 was transformed into the “Western Region Training Car,” a Locomotive Crew Instruction Carriage. It toured the state, providing locomotive crews with refresher courses and training on new locomotive classes, all while the instructor lived onboard with all necessary facilities.

From luxury travel to essential training, KAM 506 has a rich history worth celebrating!

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