| Year Built | 1922 |
| Builder | Avonside Engine Company, Bristol, England, United Kingdom. |
| Wheel Type | 0-4-0T |
| Works number | 1909 |
| Cylinders | 8 1/2 x 12 |
| Mill First Used at in Mackay | Farleigh |
| ID Number or Name | Unknown |
| Fate | In Storage on Private farm at Racecourse, Mackay. |
| History
The Avonside worked its entire working
life on the Farleigh Tramway System. It was taken out of service in the
1960's and was plinthed in a park near Farleigh Mill. It was then
purchased by Eric Gibson at Racecourse. The Loco remains in a shed on
the property. |
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Farleigh Mill; Avonside 0-4-0T date unknown (courtesy John Browning Collection) |
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Avonside 0-4-0T No 1909-1922 plinthed at Farleigh Mill, 15 February 1965. (courtesy John Browning Collection) |
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The Avonside at Gibson's farm 11 February 2016 ( courtesy trainrover.blogspot.com.au accessed 28 May 2018) |
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| References |
BROWNING, John ; various
emails |
