Climax Locomotive No 1694 is in need of major boiler, frame and running gear work before it can be restored to service on the 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) gauge Puffing Billy Railway in Victoria, Australia. This web site will bring you news of the project to return this rare item of railway history back to operation.

LATEST CLIMAX NEWS

NEW CLIMAX VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS COMMENCING 12th AUGUST 2006

Our volunteer workdays are the 2nd Saturday and 3rd Sunday each month, Belgrave workshops, Contact us if you are able to assist or for further information. These Climax specific workdays have been made possible by your generous donations the the Climax Appeal. Thank you to all who have dontated to the project and for your continued support!

Stage 3 requires your donations and support now to keep the project on track, Our volunteers can only proceed if we have sufficent funds available!

(Donations of over $2.00AUD are Tax deductable for Australian Residents)

120th Birthday Party for 861 on Sunday 17th September.

You are all invited to a party to celebrate the 120 years of running by Locomotive 861. This will be a day designed for fun and photos of 861 and 986 along the line from Emerald to Gembrook. There will be two cakes – one for 861 and 986, and one for the rest of us. Book early as we expect a lot of interest in this party and places will be limited. Come along and help the Climax project. Fares and further details are available on the Booking form.

Always wanted to drive a steam train?

See pictures of our shakedown trains in November of The 861 Footplate Experience. For bookings and further information on our 2006 operations go to driveatrain.puffingbilly.com.au All profits assist in the restoration of Climax Locomotive 1694.

See whats happening for the latest news and pictures, The boiler back from the USA!

The Climax Committee has a large number of back issues of Narrow Gauge for sale with all proceeds to the restoration, complete your collection! Quantities of some editions are VERY LIMITED so be quick!

This page is prepared and maintained for the Climax Restoration Committee by Frank Stamford and Darren Baker copyright ©. Last updated on 16 July 2006.