| Bennett Brook Railway | |
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| Overview | |
| Type | Tourist railway |
| Status | Operating as a tourist railway |
| Locale | Whiteman, Western Australia |
| Stations | Whiteman Village Junction, Mussel Pool, Kangaroo Flats, Zamia (Formerly Maine) |
| Website | http://www.bbr.org.au |
| Operation | |
| Opened | 1984 |
| Operator(s) | West Australian Light Rail Preservation Association (WALRPA) |
| Technical | |
| Line length | Approx 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) |
| Track gauge | Narrow Gauge 610mm (2ft) |
| Operating speed | 20 km/h |
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The Bennett Brook Railway is a tourist oriented railway operated by the West Australian Light Railway Preservation Association and is located within the boundaries of Whiteman Park, nineteen kilometres from Perth. In 2009, the Bennett Brook Railway celebrated its 25th year of operation.
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The West Australian Light Railway Preservation Association (WALRPA) was formed on 26 April 1976 by a group of rail enthusiasts. The railway started from small beginnings in a members backyard located in the Perth Hills to the present day fully fledged railway operation based in Whiteman Park.[1]
The railway operates passenger services during the following times:
| Operating Time | Note | |
| Weekends & Public Holidays | 11:00am to 4:00pm | |
| W.A. School Holidays | 11:00am to 3:00pm | Monday-Friday during the holidays |
| Mid-Week | 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm only | Only Operating Wed & Thu |
Held Biannually, the railway runs a Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine (FOTTE) Day [2], which sees most of volunteers, Locomotive & Steam Engines operating. This is usually held in May and September which sees the start and end of the railway's steam season.
September to may is fire season, diesel engines will operate all services.
May to September is steam season, steam engines will operate weekend services when available and diesel engines will operate all other services
These dates are approximate and are dependent on park conditions and approval
| Model | Name | Former Operator | Condition | Wheel arrangement | Comments | Coupler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAR NG15 123 | Fremantle | South African Rail | Operational | 2-8-2 | Jones Couplers | |
| SAR NG15 118 | Elizabeth | South African Rail | Storage | 2-8-2 | Not Operational - Awaiting Overhaul | Jones Couplers |
| Perry | Betty | Inkerman Sugar Mill, QLD | Operational | 0-4-2T | Jones Couplers | |
| Perry | Marian Sugar Mill, QLD | Maintenance | 0-6-2T | Overhaul in progress | ||
| O&K Mallet No. 3 | Magnet Tramway, TAS | Storage | 0-4-4-0T | Awaiting Restoration | ||
| Krauss | Multiple. Previous - Western Machinery, WA | Storage | 0-4-0WT | Awaiting Restoration | Link and Pin |
| Model | Name | Former Operator | Condition | Wheel arrangement | Comments | Coupler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 Planet | Planet #1 | Lake View and Star Gold Mine, WA | Operational | 0-4-0 | Jones Couplers, Link and Pin | |
| 1968 Planet | Planet #2 | ? | Restoration | 0-4-0 | ||
| Gemco Funkey PW27 | Wyndham | Wyndham Jetty, WA | Maintenance | 0-4-0 | Gearbox Repair (Long term) | Jones Couplers |
| Fowler #2 | Rosalie | Isis Sugar Mill, QLD | Operational | 0-6-0 | Jones Couplers |
| Model | Name | Former Operator | Condition | Wheel arrangement | Comments | Couplers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kless | Ashley | "The Big Orange", WA | Operational | 0-4-0 | Link and Pin | |
| Ruston | Manjimup Mill, WA | Operational | Jones Couplers, Link and Pin | |||
| Maylands | Maylands Brickworks, WA | Maintenance | Link and Pin | |||
| Yellow Rose | Whiteman Brickworks, WA | Maintenance | Link and Pin | |||
| Ridley | ? | Storage | Link and Pin | |||
| Ridley #2 | ? | Storage |
Correct as at 7/3/2011
For more information, click here [1]
All fitted with Jones Couplers
| Class | Number | Original Class | Original Operator | Description | Comments | Entered Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQ | 4745 | QBB | WAGR | Fitted with window glazing and is concertina fitted at one end | BBR Built on QBB Chasis. Part of Winter Stock. | 1986 |
| AQ | 1788 | QBB | WAGR | Mostly in original construction condition, no glazing of the windows. Rebuilt doors, concertina fitted at both ends | BBR Built on QBB Chasis. Part of Winter Stock. | 1986 |
| AQB | 2790 | QBB | WAGR | Fitted With Guards Compartment (Brake instrument and Handbrake Wheel) | BBR Built on QBB Chasis. Part of Winter Stock | 1986 |
| AV | 3273 | V | WAGR | Buffet/Party Car. Fitted with tables and seats, a Bar servery area and a Brake Instrument | BBR Built on V Chasis | 1989 |
| AR | 1638 | R | WAGR | Wheelchair access. Fitted with "Roll Up" windows. Fitted with concertinas at both end. No fixed seating | BBR Built on R Chasis. Part of Winter Stock | ? |
| R | 3644 | R | WAGR | Fitted with Bus seats for passenger seating. "Drop" side doors modified for passenger access | Part of Summer Stock | ? |
| RP | 1783 | R | WAGR | Fitted with a Roof, Bus seats for passenger seating. "Drop" side doors modified for passenger access | Part of Summer Stock | ? |
| RP | 4461 | R | WAGR | Fitted with a Roof, Bus seats for passenger seating. "Drop" side doors modified for passenger access | Reputed to be the only remaining example of a WAGR 4 Door R wagon. Part of Summer Stock | ? |
All fitted with Link and Pin Couplers
| Designator | Built from/on | Description | Comments | Entered Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Maylands Clay Pit chassis | 4 Wheel Passenger Carriadge | Currently out of service and derelict in storage yard | 1983 |
| C2 | Maylands Clay Pit chassis | 4 Wheel Passenger Carriadge | Currently out of service and derelict in storage yard | 1983 |
| C3 | Maylands Clay Pit chassis | 4 Wheel Passenger Carriadge | Restored to operational service on a "Citra" chassis for BBR's 21st Birthday celebrations in 2005 | 1983 |
| C4 | Lake View and Star Goldmine Ore hopper Chassis | 4 Wheel Passenger Carriadge | Ran for 4 years, then scrapped. Access only available from platform side | 1983 |
| BV1 | Lake View and Star Goldmine Ore hopper Chassis | 4 Wheel Passenger Brake Carriage | Fitted with Brake wheel in Guards Compartment. Still operational | 1984 |
| ALV11 | Lake View and Star Goldmine Ore hopper Chassis | 4 Wheel Passenger Carriage | Still operational | 1985 |
| ALX12 | Lake View and Star Goldmine Ore hopper Chassis | 4 Wheel Passenger Carriage | Still operational | 1985 |
| ADL101 | Toast Rack Style Passenger Carriages | Originally built in Harvey for the Big Orange Railway. Transported to BBR in 2004 on a long term loan agreement | 2006 | |
| ADL102 | Toast Rack Style Passenger Carriages | Originally built in Harvey for the Big Orange Railway. Transported to BBR in 2004 on a long term loan agreement | 2006 | |
| ADL103 | Toast Rack Style Passenger Carriages | Originally built in Harvey for the Big Orange Railway. Transported to BBR in 2004 on a long term loan agreement | 2006 |
For more information, please visit the BBR Page
All Wagons are fitted with Jones Couplers unless said otherwise.
| Class | Number | Original Operator | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 33 | WAGR | Covered Goods Van | Restored, and reinstalled on LA Chasis |
| QBB | 2889 | WAGR | Flat Wagon, used to carry heavy and often large loads about the railway | |
| LA | 23778 | WAGR | Ballast Hopper | |
| JOA | 12051 | WAGR | Distillate Fuel Tanker | Used as a water tanker |
| J | 11374 | WAGR | Water Tanker | |
| V | 3326 | WAGR | Goods Van | |
| Z | 63 | WAGR | Brake Van | Replica Z wagon, built by BBR on an ex WAGR V Wagon (V3263) Chassis. Brake van on Summer Stock. |
| LV | 8 | Lake View and Star Goldmine | Side dump ore hoppers | Classified by the National Trust (WA). Link and Pin Coupler |
| LV | 9 | Lake View and Star Goldmine | Side dump ore hoppers | Classified by the National Trust (WA). Link and Pin Coupler |
For more information, please Visit the BBR Pages [2][3]