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* an interesting and detailed article about the [http://www.westernwilderness.com.au/clients/westcoast/downloads/Farrell%20Tramway%20-%20finalised%20proofs%202.pdf North Mount Farrell Tramway] by John Dennis may be found here
 
* an interesting and detailed article about the [http://www.westernwilderness.com.au/clients/westcoast/downloads/Farrell%20Tramway%20-%20finalised%20proofs%202.pdf North Mount Farrell Tramway] by John Dennis may be found here
 
 
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Revision as of 21:06, 4 June 2014

___ this listing is currently being prepared by R.E. and any assistance with improving the accuracy and amount of information provided below is welcome___


OPENED: 15 MAY 1907 · CLOSED: 2 DEC 1908


Location: situated on the Emu Bay Railway approx. 6kms NW of Tullah and 7.5km NNE of Rosebery at 41° 42.76'N 145° 32.78'E

  • the closest post office to Farrell Siding during it's period of operation was at Mount Farrell (renamed Tullah in 1910)
  • for an enlargement, 'click' on either map once

Datestamp

Type 2

  • Earliest recorded date: 11 JUN 1907 · Latest recorded date: 11 NOV 1908
  • example of the Type 2 datestamp are rated RR - clear strikes such as the one above are elusive

Report an earlier or later use of the Type 2 datestamp here


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Other Information

  • "Wee Georgie Wood" was one of three 2' gauge locomotive that provided the only connection between Farrell Siding and Tullah between 1909 and 1962


Links & References


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