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Central Coast Steam Model Co-op. Ltd.
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Club Track: Lot 10 Showground Road (opposite
Bellbowrie St), Narara, NSW -
Running Days: 1st Saturday of Every Month from 1100 hrs
(anyone expecting to ride the trains must wear proper shoes) -
All correspondence to:
The Secretary, PO Box 692, GOSFORD, NSW, 2250.
E-mail:
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Summary information about our track:
- Gauge: 7 1/4" (185mm) and 5" (125mm) mainly separate.
- Construction: rectangular steel bar on a continuous concrete bed, except for
bridges and our mangrove swamp testle.
- Run length: several loops, the largest is almost 1km.
- Motive Power:. Some engines are powered by steam, others may be driven
by battery powered electric motors or small internal combustion engines. Most
locomotives are owned by our members, and many were made by their owners.
- Visiting engines: Members of other clubs are welcome to visit our track. All
AALS safety rules apply.
- Loading facilities: Low bank for loading from trailers (dual gauge); two
turntables (one dual gauge, one 7 1/4" only).
- Public running: First Saturday.
- Work days: other Saturdays, some Thursdays.
- Club meetings: Last Thursday evening.
- Private runs: Social clubs, school and charity groups and private parties may
arrange special running days. Also we have a special station for private parties on
ordinary running days. Please ask at the ticket table
on any running day or refer to the contact information on the left of this page.
1st and 2nd of August 2009.
Birthday Run Gosford N.S.W
- Notice to fellow AALS members -
The Central Coast Steam Model Co-op invites you to our 28th Birthday Run to be held at our grounds at Narara 5kms north of Gosford.
- Saturday public running from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm then private running until late. Sunday is private running from 11.00am.
- Compresed air, 240V and 12v available in our covered steaming bay. Char, water and unleaded petrol provided. AALS code of practice applies so bring your boiler certificate and membership card.
- Morning and afternoon teas and canteen open for lunch on Saturday. Saturday night dinner for those who want to stay.
For further details please contact the secretary on 02 4328 1838.
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