PROJECTS
We have a number or near and longer term projects that require varying levels of funding, some significant. If you would like to make a contribution to SRHC, we invite you to visit us to identify and discuss a project that meets your objectives. Alternatively, if you would simply like to donate towards a particular project, all donations above $2 are tax deductible.
CAMPASPE
Victorian Railways Composite Dining Car
STATUS : under restoration
The restoration of this 1913 Dining Car is well underway with significant structural work completed. Many of the original features such as internal decorative fittings survive and have been retained. Others have not survived and will need to be replicated. No original furniture survives and what remained of the kitchen has been removed.
OBJECTIVE : Full restoration for use on Broad Gauge
TANJIL
Victorian Railways Long Counter Buffet Car for 'Spirit of Progress'
STATUS : stored pending restoration
This car once featured on the iconic 'Spirit of Progress' for use on its overnight run from Melbourne to Sydney and v.v. This care is in reasonable condition and will not require an vast amount of work to restore fully.
OBJECTIVE: Full restoration for use on Standard Gauge
LODDON
Victorian Railways 'E' type Sleeping Car
STATUS : stored pending restoration
XXXX
OVENS
Victorian Railways 'E' type Sleeping Car
STATUS : stored pending restoration
XXXX
A60
Victorian Railways 'A' Class Diesel Locomotive
STATUS : stored pending restoration
OBJECTIVE: Full restoration for use on Standard Gauge
OBJECTIVE : Full restoration to Broad Gauge mainline operations
S310
Victorian Railways 'S' Class Diesel Locomotive
STATUS : stored pending restoration
S310 entered service on XXXXX
Photo: Clint Mustafa
OBJECTIVE : Full restoration to Broad Gauge mainline operations
J515
Victorian Railways 'J' Class Steam Locomotive - Broad Gauge
Photo: J515 on the turntable at Geelong on Tuesday 18 October, 1988. Image: Bob Richardson
STATUS : restoration underway
This locomotive entered service on the Victorian Railways on 10 June 1954 and is one of the few remaining of the 60 units built of this class. The locomotive was withdrawn in 1968 and has in preservation since. Currently the locomotive is undergoing extensive repairs including tender rebuilding and boiler plate replacement.
OBJECTIVE : Full restoration to Broad Gauge mainline operations
J512
Victorian Railways 'J' Class Steam Locomotive - Standard Gauge
Photo: ARHS tour to Alexandra and Mansfield on Saturday 15 November, 1969 - photo stop at Homewood. Image: Peter Sweetten
STATUS : restoration semi complete
Entering service on 2 June 1954 this locomotive holds the unique distinction amongst the 'J' Class of being converted to Standard Gauge. This process is complete however the majority of the restoration including extensive boiler work needs to be completed.
OBJECTIVE : Full restoration to Standard Gauge mainline operations
ROUNDHOUSE
Seymour Turntable Roundhouse
STATUS : Little remains of the original roundhouse
XXXXX
SG HEAD SHUNT
Standard Gauge access from main line to Seymour Railway Heritage Centre Depot
STATUS : await redesign and funding for rebuild of access
XXXXX
'S' CLASS TENDER
Victorian 'S' Class Steam Locomotive Tender
STATUS : under restoration
