Beginnings

The CMR has been operating successfully now for over 8 years and perhaps over time the memory of our beginnings has faded a little. So we were delighted when long time member Ron Geeves provided us with a collection of photos of the railway's formative days. A selection of these photos follow, depicting two of the pivotal moments in the transformation of the CMR from a dream to a reality.

Firstly, April 1994 - railmotor CPH6 and trailer car CTH55 arrive from Tumut.

Secondly, January 1995 - railmotors CPH22 and CPH8 arrive at their new home.

As evident from the photos, the CPHs were in a pretty sorry state. However, a magnificent restoration effort (see our ROLLING STOCK page) has turned them into vehicles that have provided a great deal of joy for weekend tourists and charter groups of all types over the years. It is CMR's firm intention that this situation will continue for many more years in the future.