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General => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: nbrettoner on August 22, 2007, 01:18:44 PM

Title: Hello from Noel B.
Post by: nbrettoner on August 22, 2007, 01:18:44 PM

Hi,
 
Between 1962 & 1967 I was a Telecom Technician in the regional country town of Deniliquin NSW Australia. Directly north of Echuca, on the Edward river.
Whilst there I was involved in the building launching & general enjoyment of a 32' flat-bottomed river boat:
"Riverine Rebel".
She was launched at Maclean's Beach boat-ramp
10:30am on Sunday 22nd October 1967.
 
During her construction Ken Goodman & myself visited the owners of a Paddlesteamer at Echuca; being rebuilt on I think the NSW river flats, close to the bridge. Can anyone please help me with the name of the vessel & owners?. One was the grandson of a famous river captain.
 
Several years later I was privileged to be able to return on a visit to the district.
On Saturday 22nd February 1997 I boarded the PS EmmyLou for an 'overnighter' cruise. We departed at 6pm.
The crew were:-
Skipper........George
2IC..............Hamish
Persor..........Joy
Cheff............Leroy
 
There were only three couples on board, & myself.
Nearly full moon. Truly one of those experiences of a lifetime.
 
Today I'm working on a computer based 'virtual world' model of the branchline from Narrandera to Tocumwal (NSW), & the PS Pevensey
& (hopefully) the PS EmmyLou will be running. It's based on the "Trainz" program.
 
Myself & a friend who knew that branchline are working together on our project, & it incorporates the WWII "McIntyre Field" at Tocumwal. The largest (25 square miles) airfield at that time in the Southern Hemisphere.
A project in it's own right.
 :)

Can anyone help me with plans of the PS EmmyLou, &/or dimensions??.

Title: Hello from Noel B.
Post by: derekwarner_decoy on August 22, 2007, 04:54:36 PM

Hi PD's.........try 'Float a Boat Plans'.... Noel.... from our land of OZ ....$55.00 may sound expensive for two pieces of paper but if you decide to build it will be the best $55.00 you ever spend.............. :luck


P.S. ‘Emmylou’
A Murray River Excursion Steamer built at Barham in 1980-82. Her 16hp Marshall Steam Engine was built
in 1906. She cruises the Murray River doing everything from hourly excursions for tourists to cruises lasting
several days.
Scale - 1:24 Model length - 1250mm
Two sheet detailed set $55.00
Plan No. SP-307A Lines & Elevations SP-307B Deck Plans

Title: Hello from Noel B.
Post by: nbrettoner on August 22, 2007, 05:15:41 PM

Hi Derek,

Thanks for the details & info on available plans.
I'm not actually the person doing the 3D modelling,
but if I had the $$ I'd seriously consider those two bits of paper.