What a great event, thousands of people great weather and plenty of Steam. Steam preservation in Australia is alive and well and getting stronger. It was very heartening to see so many younger enthusiasts on and looking after engines. Those that say the their are not enough young people coming through the rank's would have had their eye's opened at this rally.Talking to a representative from a Tassie club he said in the last two years they had around 50 people go through there Steam School.
It was great to catch up with a number of local TT members, I would like to thank them for making us so welcome.Some of you will be able to add engine details.