This is a demo reel from the National Archives. If you want a copy or just an excerpt please visit https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/treasures-katoomba-treasure-hunt-katoomba Synopsis: At Echo Point
In May of 1925, Harry Williams, who was the main shareholder in Katoomba Colliery Ltd. syndicate succeeded in buying the winder, steam engine, rails ropes
Getting the tank away from this corner and removing debris has allowed the base of this wall to dry out well. Update from March 2nd
Tarella’s old water tank has probably been in place since the cottage was built about 130 years ago. We’ll never know why it was positioned
History in Power Point. A short history of Katoomba’s famous Scenic Railway is now available under Members Projects.
A brief history of Katoomba Scenic Railway in Power Point format. 1: Click on the Power Point picture below. 2: when it is finished loading
A short Power Point presentation explaining the operation of forgotten technologies that enabled the 19th century mining works to operate. It is available in the
Part one: Over rope tramways and rope grips. Part two: Rail switching points on horse drawn and rope hauled inclines and tramways. This is an