Library
Aster Frequently Asked Questions
Aster News Letter 11 March 2010
Miniature Steam Engines Are Not Toys
Sunset Valley - Instructions for Laying Track
Sunset Valley - Instructions for Using a Rail Bender
Sunset Valley - Instructions for Mounting a Switch Stand and Ground Throw
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Diary
Future Events
May 2012 - Southern Highlands Steamup
For details please go to http://www.ritginc.org
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Recent Events
Sat 15th October 2011 - “Steam in the Gardens”
The ‘Argyle Loco Works’ portable garden railway will be demonstrating 32mm and 45mm gauge live steamers at the at the National Rhododendron Gardens at Olinda in the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne. Free entry.
4, 5 & 6th November 2011 - The Great Southern Steamup
In a departure from previous years when it was held in October, the next Great Southern Steamup will likely be held over the first weekend in November 2011. Registration details will be available a month or two before the Steamup”.
Melbourne Steam Festival - Saturday & Sunday 12 & 13 March 2011
Amidst the all full size steam machinery and traction engines on display, little garden gauge steamers showed their worth and wonder. The Argyle Loco Works portable railway was demonstrating 45mm and 32mm gauge live steamers at the National Steam Centre in Melbourne. http://www.melbournesteam.com.au/
Photo courtesy of Larry Hazel.
Thirlmere Steam Festival NSW - Sunday 6 March 2011
Public exhibition of the Rails in the Garden layout at the Community Hall in Westbourne Ave. http://www.thirlmerefestivalofsteam.com.au
1st to 3rd October 2010 - The Great Southern Steamup
Three glorious days of steaming east of Melbourne. A spring weekend in Australia's Dandenong Ranges with three layouts running 45mm and 32mm gauge live steamers - main line, narrow gauge and vintage steamers.
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9th & 10th October 2010 - Steam in the Gardens
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There is something quite evocative about a steam railway and beautiful gardens are conducive to our happiness. ‘Steam in the Gardens’ was an introduction to the fascinating world of miniature steam railways meandering through beautiful gardens. Saturday & Sunday 9th & 10th October saw the Argyle Loco Works portable railway set up in the National Rhododendron Gardens at Olinda in the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne. View a sample video of the event at You Tube (20Mb)- click here |
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Sat 30th & Sun 31st October 2010 - Kerrisdale Mountain Railway ‘Steamfest’
The Argyle Loco Works portable railway was demonstrating 45mm and 32mm gauge live steamers. Amidst the full size steam machinery and the wonderful Zig Zag mountain railway, little garden gauge steamers were showing their worth and wonder”
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Links
The Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers
The Gauge One Model Railway Association
Rails in the Garden Incorporated
RitG is a partner inclusive Australian group that enjoys operating live steam models in a garden environment on 32mm and 45mm gauge track.