Pichi Richi Railway 30 years to Woolshed Flat

1979 - 2009, 30 years of trains returning to Woollshed Flat. 36 years ago, it was at a meeting on 3rd May 1973 it was suggested the formation of Pichi Richi Railway Society by Mr K. A. Smith O.B.E., Commissioner of the Commonwealth Railways.
On 28th October 1973 the first working bee was held for purpose of repairing fences, clearing of cuttings etc. Members were asked to assemble at Quorn Railway station at 9am with picks, shovels, rakes and crowbars. If you intended staying the whole day to also bring your lunch & drink.
Quentin Smith, the Societies first Secretary in his first report stated; One of the most rewarding experiences of life is the sense of achievement inherent in having one's dreams fulfilled. Especially to a point beyond that dream. Well, I think this Society has gone well beyond anything those foundation members could have visualise being achieve.

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[alco961]

It sure has been a lot of work, in getting the line up an running in 1973 the run their first train in 1974 to Summit. The 1976 to Pichi Richi & Woolshed Flat 1979. Then in 2001 run our first train out of Port Augusta.

[dawishman]

That is brilliant! Looks like a lot of hard work has been put into and paying dividends.