Australasian Heritage Railway Conference 2023
Presented in partnership bythe Australian Tourist and Heritage Rail Association and Puffing Billy Railway BoardStep back in time at one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved heritage steam railways, Puffing Billy, situated in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges and...
ATHRA News March-May 2023
In this issue: Conference Awards Training Insurance Coal working group Safety and Accreditation State news ACT NSW Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia Conference The 2023 Australasian Heritage Railway Conference is being presented by ATHRA...
Pichi Richi Railway turns 50
The Coffee Pot on Pichi Richi Railway. Photo: Arnold Krueger. Railway Preservation Society turns 50 One of Australia’s most loved heritage railways is steaming up and preparing to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Operated totally by volunteers, who are committed...
ATHRA News February-March 2023
In this issue: Coal working group Insurance Safety and Accreditation National Transport Commission Rail Health Advisory Group Rail Industry Safety Standards Board State news ACT NSW South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia Coal Working Group (CWG) The...
ATHRA Awards 2023
ATHRA is pleased to announce the 2023 ATHRA Awards. The ATHRA Awards recognise excellence by individuals and organisations operating in the railway and tramway tourist and heritage sector. Nine awards are offered this year.Download the General Rules and Conditions for...
Coal supply problems stop heritage steam operations
In October 2022, one Australian heritage railway reported that due to coal supply issues, most of their steam hauled trains would be replaced by diesel operations. This is a recurring issue in Europe, where heritage operators are carefully looking at how to source...
ATHRA News November-December 2022
In this issue: New members Coal working group Insurance Safety and Accreditation National Transport Commission Rail Health Advisory Group Rail Industry Safety Standards Board State news NSW Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia New members At...
ATHRA forms Coal Working Group
Coal Working Group (CWG) The group met in early October and confirmed its terms of reference, and discussed supply issues in Western Australia. On advice it was agreed that the supply coal to WA T&H would be assured until 2030. The CWG identified that a survey of...
Audible Warning Devices on Rollingstock
Audible Warning Devices on RollingstockWhat audible warning is required on an item of motive power? There is a RISSB standard for audible warning devices on rollingstock, members should undertake a risk assessment process noting the location and operational...
Rollingstock Maintenance
Rollingstock MaintenanceWho can do maintenance work / Must they be a rail safety worker / Medical Category? Can replacement products be used in lieu of original products?In answering the first question - Who can do maintenance work / Must they be a rail safety worker...