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444:) line from Deloraine to Devonport which opened on 1 September 1885. In 1887, the broad gauge rolling stock of the Launceston and Western Railway consisted of 14 passenger carriages, 4 horse boxes and 84 goods vehicles. A proposal to take up the outer rail was examined and it was decided that greater economy of operation would be achieved. The last broad gauge train ran on 20 August 1888.
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Institute borrowed some more to buy the railway's equity in St Helens, Launceston, Devonport and Hobart. In 1997, the
Institute in Tasmania became almost autonomous and became administered by volunteers. The Institute in Tasmania is assisted in administration by the board of AN Institute Inc. and its staff in
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In the 1960s and early 1970s the railway station saw more than 70 trains a day come and go. With the gradual cessation of passenger services in the latter half of the 1970s and the takeover by
Australian National Railways in 1978, the railway station was sold and redeveloped in the 1980s. Sections of
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was the largest terminus in the state. Originally constructed in 1871 by the
Tasmanian Main Line Company, the station was further expanded in the 20th century, with the station reconstructed and modernised in 1950. After the completion of construction works, the station had four platforms and a large
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The passenger rolling stock of the TGR included the 1955–58 series ACS class 'articulated country saloons', 76-seat first class with air suspended reclining seats, tray tables, state-of-the-art lighting and heating, and buffet service with hostesses. To the end in 1978, the TGR still used AAL class
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were initially acquired. The TGR also provided a six-bedroom house in both
Stanley and Devonport, and later a house in Wynyard and South Burnie were also requisitioned. In 1978 when passenger services and the TGR ceased, employee numbers fell and subsequently the houses in Stanley, Wynyard and South
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and entered into negotiation with the
Government for the construction of a third rail over the broad gauge tracks of the Launceston and Western Railway between Evandale Junction and Launceston. Approval was given and the TMLR began operating over a dual gauge line into Launceston on 1 November 1876.
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Parliamentary Joint Committee reported in favour of railway construction within the Colony, but nothing was done until 1865 when the Prospectus of the Launceston and Western Railway Company was issued. The first Railway Act was passed later that year which provided for the construction of
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Due to legal threats from the state government, however; the institute was made to purchase the outstanding equity in the holiday homes of the TGR, to become completely separate to the railway administration. The
Tasmanian membership paid $ 100,000 and the national administration of the ANR Railway
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The centenary celebrations were overall viewed as an astounding success, with most seats booked on each special train. Aside from the use of one Y Class diesel locomotive on a train for "special guests", every train scheduled as part of the centenary used well-maintained steam locomotives that were
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was passed. The
Commission took control from the Transport Commission on 1 July 1975. As a result of the transfer, the Tasmanian Government ceased claimancy for funds from the Commonwealth Grants Commission, and was relieved of its debt obligations and interest payments incurred for money borrowed
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During the construction period, the company had experienced some difficulty in raising the necessary finance to meet the cost of construction. It applied to the
Government for assistance. The Government appointed two Railway Commissioners to generally supervise all railway construction and advance
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February 1870, most of the permanent way was complete, except for areas around Westbury and the Longford bridge. New tenders were issued for the construction of station buildings, while further carriages and rolling stock were being fabricated. The date for completion as set out in the contract
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The Government had during this time continued to take over failed railway companies across the state, and it soon became apparent that the Tasmanian Main Line Railway would suffer financial issues. With the absorption of the Hobart-Evandale line in 1890, the railway network became whole, and thus
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The Launceston and Western Railway was struggling to pay its creditors, and it became necessary for the Government to step in. Negotiations were commenced with a view of the Government taking over the line, with legislation enacted making the L&WR hand all assets to the Government on 3 August
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The institute was tasked with training and certifying employees who were to be in charge of railway station accounts. The institute also formed an intrastate sporting events calendar, with teams from each branch participating. More central branches (e.g. Hobart), because of the higher number of
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The Tasmanian Government Railways had a vast range of motive power and rolling stock, including many steam and latterly diesel locomotives and railmotors. Throughout the history of the TGR, the company set a number of milestones in railways, including being the first operator of mainline diesel
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In the 1930s, the TGR formed the Railway Institute as a social and recreational branch for employees of the TGR and their families. Staffed by railway personnel, the TGR provided facilities to the institute; with recreation halls and branches founded in Hobart, Launceston, Conara, Devonport and
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From 7–14 February 1971, the TGR celebrated its centenary of operations, with special trains scheduled during this time for trips between Launceston and Deloraine with intermediate stops. Special fares were arranged for these trips, with return tickets between the two termini priced at $ 1.00
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In the 1970s, with the increase in car ownership, funding for highways and the loss of goods consignments, the TGR's operations suffered, and passenger services were eventually ceased across the network. Hobart suburban services ended in 1974, with passenger services ending entirely in 1978.
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On 1 July 1939, the railway administration was absorbed into the newly created Transport Commission and became its Railway Branch. The commission was empowered to co-ordinate and improve land transport within the State, and one of its policies was to encourage the use of the railway wherever
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In July 1870, the first appointments of stationmasters and staff were made, and sidings had been completed at Perth, Longford and Westbury. Stations at Launceston, Longford, Westbury, Deloraine, and other stops were being built at this time, and the final shipment of rails from England meant
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Steam transport began earnestly in June 1869, when the contractors began hauling ballast from a quarry in Invermay. On 19 August 1869, the first "ride-on-rails" excursion took place between Jingler's Valley and Launceston, giving residents their first experiences with train travel.
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of £450,000 capital, chiefly borrowed in England, with the interest guaranteed by the Tasmanian Government. The land-holders, whom the line would benefit, entered into an obligation to recoup the State should the returns from the railway fall short of the interest money.
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Extensive rains resulted in further delays, with flooding in parts requiring the construction of culverts and extra drainage, and it was not until 10 February 1871 that the line was opened for traffic by the Governor. When the line was opened, a service of three
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Wynyard. These halls contained offices, libraries, billiards rooms, a kitchen and other sporting and social facilities. The Launceston branch was unique, in that it also held a Commonwealth-recognised indoor small-bore rifle range, and boxing stadium.
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On 15 July 1868 tenders were opened for the construction of the railway. Shareholders criticised the tenders for being unfair to local firms, preferring those from the other colonies rather than Tasmania. The contracts were awarded to Melbourne-based
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possible. Consequently, to aid the railway, Tasmania's road network was divided into nine road transport zones, with levies instituted against trucks which crossed between zones if they were in competition with the railways.
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The Launceston and Western Railway was formed on 9 May 1867. Surveying of the line begun almost immediately, with pegs being laid as far as Perth by July 1867. The first sod of the line was turned on 15 January 1868 by the
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The TGR had a large and varying fleet of both steam (and diesel in 1950) locomotives, and many served a multi-purpose position in the system; hauling freight, passenger, and mixed trains. The company also had a fleet of
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During the 1980s, the Hotham Valley Tourist Railway (HVR) south of Perth, Western Australia, purchased two V-class diesel-mechanical shunting locomotives and several ex-Tasman Limited SS/SSD passenger carriages.
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As well as providing hall facilities, the Institute purchased several holiday homes located across Tasmania, as a way of providing members and their families with affordable holidays. A two-bedroom home at
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When TGR was abolished in 1978, most rollingstock was transferred onto the register of Australian National Railways (with the exception of all passenger stock other than that kept for departmental use).
846:, as it was colloquially known, outlasted all other TGR passenger services, and was officially the last regular scheduled government passenger train to operate on the Tasmanian rail network,
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Burnie were abandoned. Railway Institute facilities were also sold off, and the halls in Devonport and Wynyard were the last to be sold; with Devonport selling just prior to the sale of
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480:(approximately $ 9.74 in 2012). Trains were arranged with either single, double or triple-headed steam locomotives, depending on the type of stock and number of passengers carried.
498:. Richard Green, the Mayor of Launceston, also presented the Guard of the centenary train with "Scrolls of Greetings", which were presented to the Wardens of the Municipalities of
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1873. The Government took over operation of the line from 31 October 1873, and while it was not formally organised as such, the Tasmanian Government Railways were established.
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the company the finance to complete the building of the line. The construction contractor continued to operate the railway until November 1871, the L&WR then took over.
827:). Inaugurated in April 1954, the train originally began as an express railcar service; however, later became a first-class luxury passenger service, operated with special
376:. Very shortly after the Government takeover in 1873 a decision was made to convert the line to the narrow gauge as used by the newly created Tasmanian Main Line Railway.
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on the Main Line, and as far up as Railton on the Western line. Several trains were also timetabled to pick up passengers flown from Melbourne to Western Junction.
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first class saloons with leather seats and maple panelling, as well as SP class brake and 2nd class passenger carriages, converted from Sentinel steam railcars.
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Much of the TGR's former rollingstock and traction has been preserved by enthusiast groups and museums, or have been placed in public parks in Tasmania. The
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was 10 March 1870, but an extension was given and construction continued to a point where the opening date could be set for the following September.
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A couple of steam locomotives have been plinthed over the years and used in public parks since their withdrawal, with MA3 placed at the markets in
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all hold extensive collections of TGR-related ephemera, infrastructure and rollingstock; either operational or non-operational/unrestored. The
1699:(A Short history of the early days of the Village and district with notes on the pioneer families). Launceston: Birchalls. pp. 26–28.
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and Deloraine. The Centenary Train also conveyed special mail from the Launceston Post Office, as well as politicians and invited guests.
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sought to nationalise and take control of ailing state rail systems in a bid to revitalise them. Tasmania accepted the proposed
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trains each way per day was operated, but this proved unsatisfactory and later on one locomotive per run was used.
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created an official public railway service in Tasmania. As a result of this takeover, all Tasmanian railways were
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In 1936, the TGR owned 92 locomotives, 13 railcars, 143 carriages, 52 brake vans and 2.048 goods wagons.
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2091:. Transportation Division, Bureau of foreign and domestic commerce, Washington D.C. 1936. p. 21.
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Tasmanian Government Railways – "Appendix to the Book of Rule and Regulations and Working Time Table"
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With around 16 lines across the state, the TGR operated a combination of approximately 275 stations,
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diesel locomotives. Seating was reserved, and the service ran from Hobart to
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track that went into the station were demolished for the extension of the
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Townsley, W. A (August 1956), "The Tasmanian Main Line Railway Company",
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with connections to Launceston, every day of the week except Sundays.
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After the Centenary train, further special trains were run through to
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218:, Australia. Formed in 1872, the railway company was managed by the
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a railway between Launceston and Deloraine by private enterprise.
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Papers and Proceedings: Tasmanian Historical Research Association
1748:. Centre for Tasmanian Historical Studies: University of Tasmania
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1500:"The Launceston and Western Railway Act, No 3 (31 Vic, No 43)"
1475:"The Launceston and Western Railway Act, No 2 (30 Vic, No 28)"
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In August 1868, construction started at Jingler's Valley near
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1721:"The Launceston And Western Railway Act 1883 (47 Vic, No 36)"
1671:"The Launceston and Western Railway Act 1873 (37 Vic, No 20)"
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The Launceston and Western Railway Company Ltd., 1867–1904
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Australian Steam – Preserved Steam Locomotives Down Under
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Former government railway operator in Tasmania, Australia
1450:"The Launceston and Western Railway Act (29 Vic, No 24)"
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concourse, as well as shopping stalls and food vendors.
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to Launceston as early as 1856, when the colony gained
566:(as of 1949). Large stations were located at Hobart,
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for the final 11 miles (17.7 km) to Launceston.
2289:"K1: The Original Garratt – Maintenance and Support"
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656:– Running north/south between Hobart and Launceston.
1815:"Background – Organisation of Australia's Railways"
333:completion of the line was expected by mid-August.
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1249:steam locomotive, which was moved from a park in
848:departing Hobart at 9.20am on Friday 28 July 1978
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693:– A short line from Irishtown Junction (outside
662:– Running from Launceston to Wiltshire Junction.
258:In June 1857, railway committees were formed in
2162:"Steam & Diesel Locomotives & Railcars"
1746:"The Companion to Tasmanian History – Railways"
2393:Defunct government-owned companies of Tasmania
2316:"A Little Light Pacific History: The M2 story"
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1437:Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin
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1955:. Hobart, Tasmania. 6 October 1954. p. 3
1607:. Hobart: Tasmanian Government. pp. 2–4.
546:from the Commonwealth in construction of the
2408:Australian companies disestablished in 1978
970:used for inter-suburban commuter services.
717:north into rural farmlands. Closed in 1947.
2057:"Tasmanian Locomotives – X & XA Class"
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1963:– via National Library of Australia.
1659:– via National Library of Australia.
1633:– via National Library of Australia.
1589:– via National Library of Australia.
1563:– via National Library of Australia.
1418:– via National Library of Australia.
1392:– via National Library of Australia.
1366:– via National Library of Australia.
863:members, often fielded two or more teams.
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285:The Launceston and Western Railway was a
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2398:Australian companies established in 1872
2037:. AN (Railway) Institute of Tasmania Inc
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930:locomotives in Australia, and being the
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222:, and existed until absorption into the
2388:Former government railways of Australia
2216:. Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
2002:Tasmanian Railways 1871-1996; 125 years
1768:"Transport Commission – Railway Branch"
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893:Australian National Railways Commission
889:AN (Railway) Institute of Tasmania Inc.
884:to the private consortium ATN TasRail.
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525:still in use on Tasmanian main lines.
2403:Railway companies established in 1872
2373:3 ft 6 in gauge railways in Australia
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1851:. Australian Government. 19 June 1975
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1201:Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
1879:. Australian Government. p. 206
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383:had completed the construction of a
298:who was on a visit to the Colonies.
196:851 kilometres (529 mi) in 1978
2190:. Derwent Valley Railway (Tasmania)
2164:. Don River Railway. Archived from
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961:The TGR emblem used in later years.
784:Australian Broadcasting Corporation
409:Tasmanian Main Line Railway Company
381:Tasmanian Main Line Railway Company
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1404:"Launceston and Deloraine Railway"
1352:"Deloraine and Launceston Railway"
517:on the Fingal Line, south down to
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601:and some include admission stubs.
210:) was the former operator of the
2383:History of transport in Tasmania
2295:. Welsh Highland Railway Society
2088:World Survey of Foreign Railways
1645:"Launceston and Western Railway"
1619:"Launceston and Western Railway"
1575:"Launceston and Western Railway"
1549:"Launceston and Western Railway"
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364:The line was initially built in
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1605:A Century of Tasmanian Railways
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1307:Railway accidents in Tasmania
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1037:These railcars were built by
925:List of Tasmanian locomotives
901:Port Augusta, South Australia
679:Fingal Line – Branching from
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204:Tasmanian Government Railways
120:–1 March 1978
22:Tasmanian Government Railways
2142:. Tasmanian Transport Museum
1253:in 1984, now remains at the
831:, buffet service and modern
823:was operated by the private
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543:Railways (Tasmania) Act 1975
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854:Tasmanian Railway Institute
615:Cadbury's Chocolate Factory
487:and Minister for Transport
140:Tasmanian Main Line Railway
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2378:Rail transport in Tasmania
2345:Rail transport in Tasmania
1899:"Railway Line information"
1770:. LINC Tasmania. July 1978
1332:. LINC Tasmania. July 1939
1292:Rail transport in Tasmania
1189:Tasmanian Transport Museum
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917:Tasmanian Transport Museum
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411:(TMLR) later opened their
350:Sharp, Stewart and Company
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2000:Cooper G, Goss G (1996).
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2188:"Derwent Valley Railway"
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1434:Tasmania's First Railway
1155:(introduced 1909, first
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631:Royal Hobart Showgrounds
541:on 23 May 1975, and the
455:3 ft 6 in
452:or newly constructed in
438:3 ft 6 in
418:3 ft 6 in
385:3 ft 6 in
366:5 ft 3 in
182:5 ft 3 in
167:3 ft 6 in
2240:bellarinerailway.com.au
1356:The Launceston Examiner
691:Irishtown-Trowutta Line
413:Hobart to Evandale line
319:Longford Railway Bridge
112:3 August 1872
1649:The Cornwall Chronicle
1623:The Cornwall Chronicle
1603:Stokes, H.J.W (1971).
1408:The Cornwall Chronicle
1382:The Cornwall Chronicle
1239:Welsh Highland Railway
1197:Derwent Valley Railway
1178:(introduced 1885–1937)
1053:(introduced 1952/1957)
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758:Hobart railway station
752:Hobart Railway Station
727:Strahan–Zeehan Railway
609:and its zinc works in
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253:responsible government
220:Government of Tasmania
79:Government of Tasmania
2287:Armstrong, Laurence.
2236:"National Collection"
1245:; and M2, an M class
1217:Queenscliff, Victoria
1174:22 March 2015 at the
1145:22 March 2015 at the
1093:22 March 2015 at the
1068:22 March 2015 at the
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2210:"Museum Attractions"
1695:Scott, E.G. (1985).
1378:"Local Intelligence"
1084:(introduced 1939–44)
1078:(introduced 1944–50)
735:Emu Bay Railway line
672:to logging areas in
670:Bridgewater Junction
466:Transport Commission
2242:. Bellarine Railway
2125:11 May 2013 at the
2067:on 11 February 2010
1579:The Tasmanian Times
1553:Launceston Examiner
1132:11 May 2013 at the
1119:11 May 2013 at the
1106:13 May 2013 at the
666:Derwent Valley Line
493:Premier of Tasmania
379:In March 1876, the
287:Joint Stock Company
23:
2318:. Australian Steam
2268:. Australian Steam
2140:"Railway Exhibits"
1927:. RailTasmania.com
1901:. RailTasmania.com
1625:. 26 February 1870
1205:Inveresk, Tasmania
1157:Garratt locomotive
1022:
1018:Bell Bay, Tasmania
963:
936:Garratt locomotive
932:first in the world
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687:on the East Coast.
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67:Stations called at
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2129:(introduced 1896)
2111:(introduced 1948)
1947:"TO CARRY CEMENT"
1535:978-0-949457-02-8
1213:Bellarine Railway
1193:Don River Railway
1165:(introduced 1896)
1149:(introduced 1912)
1136:(introduced 1912)
1123:(introduced 1912)
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1097:(introduced 1924)
1072:(introduced 1949)
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999:(introduced 1973)
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1127:TGR L class
1114:TGR M class
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1076:TGR G class
1063:TGR F class
1057:TGR H class
1039:Waddingtons
953:Locomotives
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572:New Norfolk
485:George Webb
374:Irish gauge
372:) Broad or
162:Track gauge
2367:Categories
2355:AN Tasrail
2349:1888–1978
1959:26 October
1883:2 February
1870:Lynch, P.
1855:1 February
1655:2 February
1629:2 February
1585:2 February
1559:2 February
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1388:1 February
1362:1 February
1313:References
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674:Florentine
627:Hobart Cup
617:in nearby
554:Operations
529:Absorption
431:dual gauge
315:Young Town
150:AN Tasrail
124:1978-03-01
116:1872-08-03
93:Launceston
2031:"History"
1988:0039-9809
1730:10 August
1680:10 August
1509:10 August
1484:10 August
1459:10 August
877:Claremont
869:Scamander
741:Bellerive
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588:Devonport
564:junctions
550:in 1971.
475:Centenary
462:) gauge.
356:Beginning
260:Deloraine
235:Precursor
226:in 1978.
156:Technical
146:Successor
61:Australia
2123:Archived
2105:Archived
1265:See also
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1143:Archived
1130:Archived
1117:Archived
1104:Archived
1091:Archived
1066:Archived
1025:Railcars
1014:Za class
1003:Za class
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705:Bell Bay
695:Smithton
685:St Marys
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625:for the
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515:St Marys
508:Westbury
504:Longford
500:Evandale
401:Evandale
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308:Victoria
276:Westbury
268:Longford
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