Some rail cancels...

Creswick Victoria. Birthplace of Prime Minister John Curtain (PM during WWII)



Austeam 88 was a national steam exhibition in many parts of the country. This particular section was from Melb to Seymour (Vic) Seymour is on the the main Melb- Sydney line. It also had the 'Flying Scotsman' (UK) and 'Pendennis Castle" [Ex-UK but owned by Hammersley Rail (West Aust.) run side by side. One on the standard guage rail (4'10") and broad guage (5'3". One is the standard for Britain and one is the standard for Scotland. Auststeam 88 was a Bi-Centenary sponsored event.

Two South Australian cancels
Pichi-Richi railway is run by a group of enthusiasts from Quorn in South Aust. Showing Quorn regular cds, Quorn pictorial and Quorn railway cancels.



The trade train ran on S.A. lnes to service the needs of railway communities where there were no roads. It was basically a shop for every need on wheels. It even had its own Travelling P.O. The bottom cancels is a rail cancel (fscimile) from 1903.

now that is very cool. everything on one train that comes and goes so you know the stock is fresh LOL.... i wonder how you handled running to the market for larger orders if they had a limited supply? perhaps pre-ordering the amount you need?

A different twist to say the least. Bright, colorful, philatelic gems that little doubt have a good story behind them.

I think that the goods for the train were pre-ordered. I think it may have even carried several tankers of water.

that is very interesting... i am such an impulsive person i can not imagine living with a plan... LOL ... it does sound great though to be away from it all ...

When my sister lived in Dampier in the PIlbara (W.A)they ordered milk,meat,dry goods, frozen vegies for a month at a time. They were all shipped up from Perth (Capital of W.A.) by road-train. [A road train is a prime-mover followed by 3-4 trailers.] It took 3-4 days to make the journey of several thousand kilometres.

A green grocer used to come up from Carnarvon with fresh fruit and vegies once a week but you had to be quick or they were all sold.

Today, the nearby town of Karratha has a shopping centre just like any big town or city with supermarkets and specialty shops..

Love the Grenada sheet !

More from the auction hoard.

The Ghan.
The Ghan is a train route which ran from Port Augusta(S.A.) to Alice Springs (N.T). It got its name from the Afghan camel drivers who built the original line. Camels hauled the steel and sleepers to build the line. The original line closed due to lack of traffic and the cost of repairing the many bridges and raised sections of the track. A new line has been built which is extended to Darwin the capital of the Northern territory. It is now a ritzy train and takes several days to tranverse the country N to S.



One for our US friends, Colombus, Ohio.

Three on three continents. The SA trade train, UK train Exposition and a US from Texas.

i like that Liverpool Cover man the style is great!!

At the GOMC meeting yesterday, I took along my Phoenix auctions winnings. Everyone had a look through them. Then Philly (GOMC 3) produced his train collection which I looked through with envy. He had several of the items I've shown but with the addition of Cinderellas which add to their rarity and value.

Gees, I just hate him at times!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL... i understand what you mean mister

Here's a few pages from my collection.... enjoy!!

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