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ASGs pushed onto Qld, during war-time

The troublesome Australian Standard Garrett (ASG) locomotives were ill-suited to Queensland conditions and, worryingly, had a penchant to derail, according to Gympie rail historian Tony Hallam. (Supplied)
Tony Hallam

Expanding on his article from 6 June, Gympie Rail Historian Tony Hallam delves deeper into the history of the troubled […]

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