|  March 2nd 2008 - Thousands crowed the Thirlmere town centre on Sunday to mark the annual steam festival which is the town's key community event each year and the biggest display of steam locomotives within New South Wales attracting enthusiasts well outside the local region with one group traveling as far away as Darwin.
Steam trains ran on the local loop line to both Picton and Buxton throughout the day and a return service was run to Sydney Central station.
A lunchtime street parade attracted a series of local community groups from emergency services, vintage car groups, local schools and even Where's Wally. Local market stalls and range of attractions entertained visitors throughout the day.
2MCR for the first time has broadcast live from the festival and has complied a selection of highlights from its outside broadcast and video from the Award ceremony. We will be adding more photos and information from the day shortly, so please check this site regularly.
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Highlights
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• The 3642 and 3830 from Sydney's Central railway station arrives at Thirlmere with 400 passengers on board. Gordon Manning commentates on its arrival to the festival. MP3 |
• Gordon Manning previews the day's activities. MP3
• Gordon Manning talks about the Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre. MP3
• Anthony Snedden talks about the 2705, which was running between Thirlmere and Buxton. MP3
• Festival Update with Anthony Snedden MP3
Interview
• Wollondilly Shire Council Mayor Judith Hannan talks to 2MCR's Gordon Manning about the festival, local developments and her views on rail services within the region. MP3
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• TV Host and train buff Scott McGregor talks to Anthony Snedden about his love of steam trains and the rail history. MP3 |
• President of the NSW Rail Transport Museum, Peter Berriman which runs the Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre talks about the history of the Centre and its future. MP3
• Volunteer Stephen Deakin from the Campbelltown Steam and Machinery Museum talks to Gordon Manning. MP3
Listeners and Visitors
• The almost 97 year old Isabelle talks to John Spora about the festival. MP3
• John Spora talks to 9 year old Ned about the festival. MP3
• Dedicated 2MCR listeners talk to Anthony Snedden. MP3
• Col from 2MCR's sister station, Highlands FM's 107.1FM which is the local community radio station for the Southern Highlands. MP3
Bloopers
• An eight hour live broadcast is a challenging experience, as everything goes to air as it happens and sometimes things go wrong, which also go to air. MP3
Videos
• Best in Parade awarded to Picton High School, Drance & Drama group. MOV
• Australian Air Leauge Band wins Best Musical in Parade Award MOV
• Dane Morrisey wins the Festival's Youth and Encouragement Award. Part 1 (MOV) Part 2 (MOV).
• TV Presenter Scott McGregor talks about what turns him on about steam trains. MOV |
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Credits
Hosts: Gordon Manning, John Spora, Grace Rumsey and Gordon Rothery
Interviewers: Gordon Manning, John Spora & Anthony Sneeden
Technical: Gordon Rothery assisted by Peter Mounsey
Orgainiser: Anthony Sneeden
Stall helpers: David Kemp, Mike Runcorn, Lina Miller, TJ the DJ
Studio: John Lysle
Website: Glen Burns
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