A couple of very old sleepers along side a new one. They were recently removed from road 3, split at the end, the dog spikes were loose and would not have been holding the track in gauge. How long were these in the line?
Morestone have returned to paint the coping timbers white as well as rectifying some subsidence that occurred after heavy rains in recent months. The shot also shows the excellent work of Barry and Graham in clearing excess build up between the sleepers over time. In the long term this maintenance allows the sleepers to dryRead More »Yard & Platform works
Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Inc. was awarded the Volunteer/Volunteer Group of the Year for 2020 at today's Oberon Australia Day celebrations. It's fantastic to receive this accolade by the town of Oberon for the hard work the group has been involved with in what is a truly monumental project that will contribute ultimately to Oberon'sRead More »Volunteer Group of the Year for 2020
Project working bee Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th June (to be confirmed due to COVID-19 restrictions) Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th August (to be confirmed due to COVID-19 restrictions) Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th October (to be confirmed due to COVID-19 restrictions) Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd December (to be confirmed due to COVID-19 restrictions)Read More »Working Bee schedule for 2020
A project working bee was held on the first Wednesday and Thursday of December, to replace a number of 24’ lengths of rail in front to the platform that had corroded foot damage. Wednesday morning saw eight OTHR volunteers on the day, de-pinning sleepers, moving the old rail out and moving the newer rail inRead More »Project Working Bee 4th & 5th December 2019
A project working bee was held on the first Wednesday and Thursday of November, to extend 6 road further into the Rollingstock shed. This will allow for more rollingstock to be stabled undercover and restoration works to be carried out. Wednesday morning saw six OTHR volunteers, laying out sleepers, moving the rail in place. AfterRead More »Working Bee 6th & 7th November
A project working bee was held on the first Wednesday and Thursday of October, to replace four 24’ lengths of rail on 3 road (main) at the Station Platform. Wednesday morning saw five OTHR volunteers, remove all dog spikes, unbolt the fish plates and remove the rail. During the afternoon four lengths were relocated fromRead More »Project Working Bee 2nd & 3rd October 2019
Working Bee 7th & 8th August OTHR volunteers have carried out a number of jobs in the Oberon yard which included:- • Replaced a number of timbers, supporting compensators and other rodding equipment. • With the replacement of all the timbers, the ‘de-rail’ on the run around loop was reconnected and worked from the ‘C’Read More »Working Bee 7th & 8th August
OTHR Cap . New Product, Bottle Green Cap with white OTHR logo, fits all sizes. Purchase today and be a part of the OTHR team. Proceeds go towards the reopening of the Oberon to Tarana line. Priced at $29.00 non - members, $24.00 members. Price includes GST and Postage and Handling anywhere in Australia. OverseasRead More »OTHR Merchandise
It has been a great day for Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Inc. We have received confirmation from The Office of the National Safety Regulator (ONRSR) that our application for a variation to accreditation to shunt using a locomotive or tractor has been approved. OTHR can shunt (subject to Loco crewing) rolling stock in the OberonRead More »Shunting accreditation and HOL 8th July
With the Federal Coalition Government being re-elected last night the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Inc. looks forward to the $1.5M Federal funding commitment given on the 9th may by the Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack MP for Stage 1 of the restoration Oberon Branch Line between Oberon & Hazelgrove. click on the below for detailsRead More »Federal funding for Stage 1 of the Project Oberon to Hazelgrove
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack MP and Federal Member for Calare Andrew Gee MP announced an election commitment of $1.5M to the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Inc. The $1.5M will go towards the restoration of 5.2Km’s of the Oberon branch line between Oberon and Hazelgrove. After this section of the branch line is operational againRead More »Commitment to funding Oberon branch line.
Coming to Oberon? Why not visit Oberon Railway Station and Rollingstock Shed? In the Heritage listed PC3 station building you will see a photo display of the Tarana Oberon branch line history, OTHR’s restoration of the Oberon Yard Precinct and railway memorabilia. Walk through and seat down in 1897 American style End Platform Carriages. InRead More »Visit Oberon Railway Station and Rollingstock Shed