Wee Georgie Wood, Tullah, Tasmania

Artist: Carol & Kev Haberle
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Wee Georgie Wood, Tullah, Tasmania

Wee Georgie Wood Steam Train
Wee Georgie Wood is a 600mm-gauge (2 feet) 1921 Fowler 0-4-0 tank
steam locomotive that operates on the short Farrell Tramway, which opened for operation between the then isolated mining township of Tullah and Farrell Siding, some 9.6 kilometres away on the Emu Bay Railway in 1909.
Wee Georgie Wood was the prime source of motive power for the tramway between 1921 and 1962, when the new Murchison Highway reached Tullah and the original tramway ceased operations.
Most of the original tramway route was inundated by the rising waters of Lake Rosebery.
In the 1980s Wee Georgie was rescued and restored to full running order by a group of local enthusiasts and volunteers.

Wee Georgie Wood, Tullah, Tasmania belongs to the following groups:

Australian Landmarks and Icons, Landscape Photography, Tasmania and Trains

gunnelau, 6 months ago

What a lovely painting this would make, great art congratulation Carol…..........gunnelau
bertspix, 6 months ago

Great image and interesting historical explanations…wonderful effort… Bert
adgray, 6 months ago

He’s the little brother of Puffing Billy!
Have you sold this shot to the group who take care of him?
Is he a tourist attraction now?
Wow you know a lot about him.
This is a gorgeous shot so warm and fun! Love to ride him in the misty mountains! :o)
Maximus, 6 months ago

Carol this delightful image does look like a painting & is so lovely.
Max:)
Carol & Kev Ha... in reply to gunnelau’s comment, 6 months ago

Sincere thanks gunnelau!
Carol & Kev Ha... in reply to bertspix’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Bert, greatly appreciated!
Carol & Kev Ha... in reply to adgray’s comment, 6 months ago

Hi adgray, Yes, Wee Georgie is a tourist attraction! This day was perfect for riding him, as the weather was damp and the mountains were certainly misty!!
Carol & Kev Ha... in reply to Maximus’s comment, 6 months ago

Sincere thanks Max, the weather conditions were perfect to capture Wee Georgie at his best!!
hilarydougill, 6 months ago

Wonderful shot, great imagery, a wonderful piece of history. Great colours (Did you know, the real wee Georgie Wood was comedian in England? He was a tiny little person who always looked like a child)
Robin Brown, 6 months ago

Fabulous scene, very rustic ( pun intended ) I wonder if there’s a Scottish connection. Tullah sounds very Scottish to me. I know there’s a Talla not too far away!!. They built things to last back then, 1921 to the present & still going strong.
amarica, 6 months ago

Lovely capture Carol
felixx, 6 months ago

Great composition and an interesting image, cheers for the history too :)
pat oubridge, 6 months ago

Wonderful image Carol
Carlos Teófilo, 6 months ago

Great work sweet Carol.
Deborah H. Ben..., 6 months ago

Excellent capture Carol.
debsphotos, 6 months ago

Is’nt it tooo cute!!! perfect back-drop for this wonderful little train from the past!!!
Wendy Slee, 6 months ago

what a gorgeous shot! Such a character! well captured!
cherylc1, 6 months ago

beautiful scene-what a wonderful steam train and history
Mar Silva, 6 months ago

Beautiful! Love the history.
Marvin Collins, 6 months ago

Beautiful shot….....reminds me of a childhood book, “The little engine that could”. Well done!!
Susan King, 6 months ago

Beautiful shot, well caught
Camerashy, 6 months ago

I love old steam engines…..magic photo.
Patricia Montg..., 6 months ago

Beautifully composed – great image!
mags, 6 months ago

wow! this is absolutely stunning my friend, i love it and thanks for sharing all the history!
Warren Anthon..., 6 months ago

Great image and story, excellent.
Ekascam, 5 months ago

Once again you have done it again, this shot looksso nice with the foreground & the lighting at the back highlighting the subject.