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{{Short description|Heritage railway museum in New South Wales, Australia}} |
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{{Infobox heritage railway |
{{Infobox heritage railway |
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|name |
|name = Cooma Monaro Railway |
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|logo |
|logo = Cooma Monaro Railway logo.png |
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|image = CPH6 Chakola.jpg |
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|caption |
|caption = [[CPH railmotor|CPH6]] at Chakola station in March 2012 |
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|coordinates |
|coordinates = {{Coord|-36.2364744|149.1352844|format=dms}} |
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|linename = [[Bombala railway line|Bombala line]] |
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|builtby = [[New South Wales Government Railways]] |
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|originalopen = 1889 |
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|originalgauge = {{Track gauge|1435mm}} |
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|closed |
|closed = 1989 |
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|stations |
|stations = 3 |
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|length |
|length = {{Convert|18|km|abbr=on}} |
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|headquarters |
|headquarters = [[Cooma]] |
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|years1 |
|years1 = 1992 |
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|events1 |
|events1 = Founded |
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|years2 = 1998 |
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|events2 = Services to Snowy Junction commenced |
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|years3 = 1999 |
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|events3 = Services to [[Chakola]] commenced |
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The '''Cooma Monaro Railway''' (CMR) is a heritage railway museum in [[Cooma]], [[New South Wales]], Australia. It is based at [[Cooma railway station]] on the [[Bombala railway line|Bombala line]]. It previously operated services on a 18 kilometre section of the line. |
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The '''Cooma Monaro Railway''' is a not-for-profit heritage railway museum that is actively restoring the Cooma Railway Precinct while working on the restoration of tourist trains along the section of track on the [[Bombala railway line|Bombala line]] between [[Cooma]] and the terminus at [[Bombala, New South Wales|Bombala]] in [[New South Wales]], Australia.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Master |first=Station |title=CMR Home |url=https://cmrailway.org.au/ |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Cooma Monaro Railway |language=en-AU |archive-date=12 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812153409/https://cmrailway.org.au/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The CMR operates a museum inside [[Cooma railway station|Cooma Railway Station]] called the "Travel for Pleasure" exhibit, showcasing the history and significance of the Bombala Line's previous operations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Master |first=Station |title=Museum |url=https://cmrailway.org.au/museum/ |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Cooma Monaro Railway |language=en-AU |archive-date=13 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513112526/https://www.cmrailway.org.au/museum/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The museum also showcases a vast array of rolling stock and other former rail assets. CMR are also undertaking multiple restoration efforts, in order to increase revenue and allow the reinstatement of tourist CPH services from [[Cooma railway station|Cooma Station]] to Snowy Junction. The restoration efforts include;<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Master |first=Station |title=Projects |url=https://cmrailway.org.au/projects/ |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Cooma Monaro Railway |language=en-AU |archive-date=13 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513112601/https://www.cmrailway.org.au/projects/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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* Restoration of track within the yard at Cooma along with the section north to Snowy Junction |
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* Restoration and repairing of signal and interlocking systems within Cooma yard. |
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* Track Machining restoration, including repairs to frames, rebuilding drivetrains and repainting. |
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* Restoration of the Snowy Junction Precinct, including trackwork, platform restoration, fencing and landscaping. |
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* Restoration of the Cooma Railway Institute Building and original ‘Ant Hill’ surface Tennis Courts |
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* General maintenance around the museum, including landscaping, additions to museum and improved visitor access like new pathways and pedestrian rail crossings. |
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CMR run a monthly fresh produce market on the second Sunday of the month at [[Cooma railway station|Cooma Railway Station]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cooma Monaro Railway – NSW's Alpine Heritage Railway Museum|url=https://cmrailway.org.au/|access-date=2021-08-12|language=en-AU|archive-date=12 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812153409/https://cmrailway.org.au/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Regular services on the [[Bombala railway line|Bombala line]] ceased south of [[Queanbeyan railway station|Queanbeyan]] with the withdrawal of the ''[[Canberra Monaro Express]]'' in September 1988.<ref> |
Regular services on the [[Bombala railway line|Bombala line]] ceased south of [[Queanbeyan railway station|Queanbeyan]] with the withdrawal of the ''[[Canberra Monaro Express]]'' in September 1988.<ref>Cooma ''[[Railway Digest]]'' February 1989 page 55</ref> Following a bridge carrying the line over the [[Numeralla River]] at Chakola being declared unsafe, freight services south of Queanbeyan ceased in May 1989.<ref>Last Cooma Freight ''Railway Digest'' July 1989 page 237</ref> However a steam special did operate through to Cooma a few weeks later, albeit without passengers over the bridge in question.<ref>High Drama or Farce and Tragedy ''Railway Digest'' August 1989 page 261</ref> |
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In 1992, the Cooma Monaro Railway was formed with the aim of establishing a tourist railway. It set about negotiating a lease on the Bombala line from Cooma to Chakola with the [[State Rail Authority]]. In 1994, it purchased three [[CPH railmotor]]s |
In 1992, the Cooma Monaro Railway was formed with the aim of establishing a tourist railway. It set about negotiating a lease on the Bombala line from Cooma to Chakola with the [[State Rail Authority]]. In 1994, it purchased three [[CPH railmotor]]s and an accompanying trailer from the Mountain High Railway, [[Tumut]], and restoration at the former locomotive shed at Cooma commenced.<ref>Still standing… ''[[Track & Signal]]'' issue 17/1 February 2013 page 85</ref> After the line and railmotors were refurbished, northbound operations commenced on 5 December 1998 on a three kilometre section between Cooma station and Snowy Junction opposite Cooma Racecourse.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130122061338/http://www.cmrailway.org.au/history.htm History] Cooma Monaro Railway</ref><ref>Rail Returns to Snowy Mountains ''Railway Digest'' January 1999 page 42</ref> In June 1999, the line was opened to [[Chakola]], 18 kilometres from Cooma.<ref>Cooma News ''[[Railway Digest]] '' July 1999 page 44</ref> |
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Trains ceased operating in January 2014, with major repairs required to the line.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160408110752/http://blogs.abc.net.au/nsw/2014/02/cooma-monaro-railway-closed-and-in-need-of-community-mussle.html Cooma Monaro Railway closed and in need of community muscle] ''[[ABC Local Radio]]'' 12 February 2014</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030355/http://www.coomaexpress.com.au/story/2084231/railway-stopped/ Railway stopped] ''Cooma Monaro Express'' 13 February 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberra-life/efforts-to-get-the-cooma-railway-back-on-track-20141219-12aq5z.html Efforts to get the Cooma Railway back on track] |
Trains ceased operating in January 2014, with major repairs required to the line.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160408110752/http://blogs.abc.net.au/nsw/2014/02/cooma-monaro-railway-closed-and-in-need-of-community-mussle.html Cooma Monaro Railway closed and in need of community muscle] ''[[ABC Local Radio]]'' 12 February 2014</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030355/http://www.coomaexpress.com.au/story/2084231/railway-stopped/ Railway stopped] ''Cooma Monaro Express'' 13 February 2014</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160424100857/http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberra-life/efforts-to-get-the-cooma-railway-back-on-track-20141219-12aq5z.html Efforts to get the Cooma Railway back on track] ''[[Canberra Times]]'' 3 January 2015</ref> |
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In December 2022, the museum officially reopened, showcasing a "Travel for Pleasure" exhibit, <ref> |
In December 2022, the museum officially reopened, showcasing a "Travel for Pleasure" exhibit, <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231207232638/https://cmrailway.org.au/2022/12/11/and-just-like-that-were-open/ And just like that....We're open!] Cooma Monaro Railway</ref> showcasing the past history of the line. In May 2024, maintenance vehicles resumed operating to Snowy Junction as a precursor to passenger operations resuming.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240528202937/https://www.cmrailway.org.au/2024/05/25/rail-operations-commence-2/ Rail Operations Commence] Cooma Monaro Railway 25 May 2024</ref> |
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==Rolling Stock== |
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In April 2023, Steam Locomotive 3203 was delivered to Cooma Monaro Railway, after restoration works by [[Transport Heritage NSW]] were completed in [[Broadmeadow, New South Wales|Broadmeadow]]. <ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Master |first=Station |title=Steam locomotive 3203 coming to Cooma |url=https://cmrailway.org.au/2023/04/19/steam-locomotive-3203-coming-to-cooma/ |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Cooma Monaro Railway |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Master |first=Station |title=3203 (Part 1) Has Landed |url=https://cmrailway.org.au/2023/05/10/3203-part-1-has-landed/ |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Cooma Monaro Railway |language=en-AU |archive-date=13 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513112534/https://www.cmrailway.org.au/2023/05/10/3203-part-1-has-landed/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Master |first=Station |title=3203 is back together |url=https://cmrailway.org.au/2023/05/11/3203-is-back-together/ |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Cooma Monaro Railway |language=en-AU |archive-date=13 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513112558/https://www.cmrailway.org.au/2023/05/11/3203-is-back-together/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The locomotive was road-hauled, with the first section of locomotive arriving on the 10/05/2023, the Coal Trailer was delivered a day later on the 11/05/2023. |
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*[[New South Wales C32 class locomotive|3203]] restored by [[Transport Heritage NSW]] at [[Broadmeadow Locomotive Depot]]: Static display, restored arrived May 2023<ref>[https://cmrailway.org.au/2023/04/19/steam-locomotive-3203-coming-to-cooma/ Steam locomotive 3203 coming to Cooma] Cooma Monaro Railway</ref> |
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*CPH railmotor 22: Under restoration, operational |
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*[[New South Wales FP Paybuses|FP paybus]] FP11: Under restoration, operational<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231017125525/https://www.cmrailway.org.au/2023/09/25/paybus-fp11-roars-back-to-life/ Rolling Stock] Cooma Monaro Railway</ref> |
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⚫ | *MBC22959, timber bodied refrigerated bogie box van:<ref name=CMR210822/><ref name=Restoration>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231017130622/https://cmrailway.org.au/2023/04/05/new-rolling-stock-restoration-projects/ New Rolling Stock Restoration Projects] Cooma Monaro Railway</ref> Static display, restored |
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*MB 22493, Steel framed MB timber box van :Static display, under restoration<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231017131601/https://cmrailway.org.au/2022/07/23/new-arrivals-mb-timber-box-van/ New Arrivals MB Timber Box Van] Cooma Monaro Railway</ref> |
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*L759 four-wheel riveted oil tanker: Static display, awaiting restoration<ref name=Restoration/>iting restoration<ref name=Projects>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230513112601/https://www.cmrailway.org.au/projects/ Projects] Cooma Monaro Railway</ref> |
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===Former=== |
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*[[New South Wales 620/720 class railcar|620/720 class railcars]] 625/725 and 631/731 |
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Steam Locomotive 3203 (ex [[New South Wales Government Railways|NSWGR]])<ref name=":1" /> - Static Display, restored. |
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CPH Railmotor No.22 - Under restoration, operational.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cooma Monaro Railway Inc. - Railmotor No. 22 {{!}} Facebook {{!}} By Cooma Monaro Railway Inc. {{!}} THE RUMBLE OF DIESEL {{!}} CPH Railmotor No.22 While in desperate need of a wash (thanks to our resident pigeons in the loco shed) work is underway on the... |url=https://www.facebook.com/coomamonarorailway/videos/railmotor-no-22/770537307285641/ |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en |archive-date=13 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513032033/https://www.facebook.com/coomamonarorailway/videos/railmotor-no-22/770537307285641/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=CMR CPH No. 22 Running |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvMworYZuoM |access-date=2023-05-13 |language=en |archive-date=13 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513032034/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvMworYZuoM |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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=== Trailers === |
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⚫ | MBC22959, timber bodied refrigerated bogie box van |
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MB 22493, Steel Framed MB Timber Box Van (ex NSWGR)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Master |first=Station |title=New Arrivals {{!}} MB Timber Box Van |url=https://cmrailway.org.au/2022/07/23/new-arrivals-mb-timber-box-van/ |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Cooma Monaro Railway |language=en-AU}}</ref> - Static Display, under restoration. |
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L759 four-wheel riveted oil tanker (ex NSWGR) - Static Display, planned for restoration.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist |
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[[Category:Railway museums in New South Wales]] |
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[[Category:Tourist railways in New South Wales]] |
[[Category:Tourist railways in New South Wales]] |
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[[Category:1992 establishments in Australia]] |
[[Category:1992 establishments in Australia]] |
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Latest revision as of 04:40, 9 June 2024
Cooma Monaro Railway | |
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CPH6 at Chakola station in March 2012 | |
Coordinates | 36°14′11″S 149°08′07″E / 36.2364744°S 149.1352844°E |
Commercial operations | |
Name | Bombala line |
Built by | New South Wales Government Railways |
Original gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Preserved operations | |
Stations | 3 |
Length | 18 km (11 mi) |
Commercial history | |
Opened | 1889 |
Closed | 1989 |
Preservation history | |
1992 | Founded |
1998 | Services to Snowy Junction commenced |
1999 | Services to Chakola commenced |
Headquarters | Cooma |
Website | |
www.cmrailway.org.au |
The Cooma Monaro Railway (CMR) is a heritage railway museum in Cooma, New South Wales, Australia. It is based at Cooma railway station on the Bombala line. It previously operated services on a 18 kilometre section of the line.
History
[edit]Regular services on the Bombala line ceased south of Queanbeyan with the withdrawal of the Canberra Monaro Express in September 1988.[1] Following a bridge carrying the line over the Numeralla River at Chakola being declared unsafe, freight services south of Queanbeyan ceased in May 1989.[2] However a steam special did operate through to Cooma a few weeks later, albeit without passengers over the bridge in question.[3]
In 1992, the Cooma Monaro Railway was formed with the aim of establishing a tourist railway. It set about negotiating a lease on the Bombala line from Cooma to Chakola with the State Rail Authority. In 1994, it purchased three CPH railmotors and an accompanying trailer from the Mountain High Railway, Tumut, and restoration at the former locomotive shed at Cooma commenced.[4] After the line and railmotors were refurbished, northbound operations commenced on 5 December 1998 on a three kilometre section between Cooma station and Snowy Junction opposite Cooma Racecourse.[5][6] In June 1999, the line was opened to Chakola, 18 kilometres from Cooma.[7]
Trains ceased operating in January 2014, with major repairs required to the line.[8][9][10]
In December 2022, the museum officially reopened, showcasing a "Travel for Pleasure" exhibit, [11] showcasing the past history of the line. In May 2024, maintenance vehicles resumed operating to Snowy Junction as a precursor to passenger operations resuming.[12]
Rolling Stock
[edit]Current
[edit]- 3203 restored by Transport Heritage NSW at Broadmeadow Locomotive Depot: Static display, restored arrived May 2023[13]
- CPH railmotor 6: In storage, awaiting restoration
- CPH railmotor 8: In storage, awaiting restoration
- CPH railmotor 22: Under restoration, operational
- CTC railmotor 55: In storage, awaiting restoration
- FP paybus FP11: Under restoration, operational[14]
- S-Truck wagons: Static display[15]
- L-Truck wagons: Static display[16]
- MBC22959, timber bodied refrigerated bogie box van:[16][17] Static display, restored
- MB 22493, Steel framed MB timber box van :Static display, under restoration[18]
- PV 22318 Powder van: Static display, restored
- L759 four-wheel riveted oil tanker: Static display, awaiting restoration[17]iting restoration[19]
- 40ft Bogie flat wagon, to be used for track maintenance, under restoration.[20]
- MHG Guards van: To be used for track maintenance, under restoration.[20]
Former
[edit]- 620/720 class railcars 625/725 and 631/731
References
[edit]- ^ Cooma Railway Digest February 1989 page 55
- ^ Last Cooma Freight Railway Digest July 1989 page 237
- ^ High Drama or Farce and Tragedy Railway Digest August 1989 page 261
- ^ Still standing… Track & Signal issue 17/1 February 2013 page 85
- ^ History Cooma Monaro Railway
- ^ Rail Returns to Snowy Mountains Railway Digest January 1999 page 42
- ^ Cooma News Railway Digest July 1999 page 44
- ^ Cooma Monaro Railway closed and in need of community muscle ABC Local Radio 12 February 2014
- ^ Railway stopped Cooma Monaro Express 13 February 2014
- ^ Efforts to get the Cooma Railway back on track Canberra Times 3 January 2015
- ^ And just like that....We're open! Cooma Monaro Railway
- ^ Rail Operations Commence Cooma Monaro Railway 25 May 2024
- ^ Steam locomotive 3203 coming to Cooma Cooma Monaro Railway
- ^ Rolling Stock Cooma Monaro Railway
- ^ S-Trucks Cooma Monaro Railway
- ^ a b New Arrivals - MBC Refrigeration Van & L-Truck Cooma Monaro Railway
- ^ a b New Rolling Stock Restoration Projects Cooma Monaro Railway
- ^ New Arrivals MB Timber Box Van Cooma Monaro Railway
- ^ Projects Cooma Monaro Railway
- ^ a b New Arrivals Cooma Monaro Railway 3 January 2022