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The Magnet Mine was the largest silver-lead-zinc mine in Tasmania, producing 27,000 tons of lead and 184 tons of silver from 1877 to 1940. This Locomotive played A massive role in the working of the mine. The Magnet Mine was situated approximately 6km west of Waratah and is now a popular fossicking area.
They say it handled like it was on rails! ![]()
It was built by Daimler in 1922 for the personal use of the General Manager who as the senior official of a railroad company, had a free pass to travel anywhere on the Tasmanian Railway System. There were no roads from Queenstown and consequently the little car made frequent journeys to other parts of the State carrying the General Manager and many distinguished visitors to the West Coast.![]()
It was kept in immaculate condition and was driven only by a uniformed chauffeur. The original engine lasted until 1950 and was then replaced by a Bedford unit. However, the Rail car continued to be known as “The Daimler” until the Mount Lyell Railway closed in 1963.![]()
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This Rail Car was donated by ![]()
The Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company Limited.
Throwback Thursday!![]()
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This undated photograph taken from a lesser seen angle captures the scale and power of water flowing down the Reece Dam spillway. ![]()
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Do you remember when Reece Dam was built? Perhaps you even worked on it! ![]()
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