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We start October by reflecting on the last years of the Wonthaggi to Nyora Railway. Coal traffic was becoming less and less, and passenger numbers and local goods were also on the decline that led to the railway lines sad closure but not without several tourist fan trips! We then look at some spectacular South Australian steam photos that have recently had authentic colours applied using new artificial intelligence software that shows previous sharp black and white photos in a new light and adds much more life these magnificent photos. Jack Beaton began his railway career in May 1953 at Werris Creek, when it was one of the largest depots in the state’s north. At the time Werris Creek crews ran trains south to Broadmeadow, north to Armidale, north-west to Moree and west to Binnaway. Jack has fond memories of running the night mail trains with the 35 Class ‘Nannies’ and 36 Class ‘Pigs’. All this and more in our September issue!