Joe was a railway man through and through, he worked on the railways for the WAGR, he help restore old railway rolling stock and items for ARHS, he researched different railway subjects and in his spare time was involved in modelling of the WAGR, one would have thought he had trains in his veins.
 |
| Joe - Fireman of S549 during its mainline trial to Muchea on 22 July 1997 Photo Jeff.Austin taken at Muchea |
The WAGR S class locomotives were one of Joe's favourite engines and played a large part in her original restoration in the early 90's. His main contribution to the project was conducting engine trials up and down the siding at Bassendean to ensure all was in working order prior to being released for the mainline trial to Muchea. This happened over several weekends, up and down, up and down, check the bearings, up and down, up and down, check the bearings, over and over again. For Joe, he was in his element.
 |
| Joe overseeing the first hydrostatic test on 549's boiler - March 1990 Photo Phil Melling |
Not sure how he arranged it, but Joe ensured he was the fireman for 549's mainline trial to Muchea in July 1997, maybe he told the boss, its my engine and I'm on her, OK.?
 |
| S549 "Greenmount", between Millendon and Muchea on trials after restoration Rail Heritage Photo P10003 |
Joe at Dowerin - December 2006
 |
| Joe at Dowerin making sure all is in order. Both Photo's Phil Melling |
Farewell Mate.
RC
No comments:
Post a Comment