Cooma Monaro Railway

 

This page contains some photos of train and other vehicle operations at Cooma.

During the early days of CMR operations, a track vehicle would be dispatched to perform an early morning track inspection before the first scheduled revenue run. The photo depicts two of these early track vehicles (since replaced with larger ones, now used for trackwork and weed spraying duties).

 

It isn't often that CMR is required to utilise all three current operational units on the same run. Normally this configuration is only required for charter groups. CMR is looking forward to the day when Railmotor 8 completes its restoration and we can behold the sight of FOUR units together!

 

The view below is notable for the fact that driving trailer 55 is the lead unit. Nowdays, 55 is always positioned between the two motor cars.

 

And speaking of 55, here are two views of its unique interior. In the first (provided you can see past the brilliant reflection of the safety jacket), we are standing at the door of the kitchen, looking through the dining area to the lounge.

 

The second view is taken from the entrance to the lounge section. With this configuration, trailer 55 has been an asset on the periodic weddings, anniversaries, club outings and bus groups catered for by the CMR.