10/11/2009
- DSCR recieves ATHRA award
On Sunday 25 October 2009 the Association of Tourist and Heritage Rail Australia presented the Daylesford Spa Country Railway with the ATHRA Passenger Vehicle Restoration Award 2009 for the restoration of Diesel Electric Railmotor 63RM. This award recognises the efforts of the DSCR volunteers who undertook an extensive four year restoration of the vehicle prior to it's return to service in February 2007.
The railmotor has been restored to a mid 1930's livery of indian red with diagonal silver stripes on each end. This is the first time this livery has been seen on a railmotor during the preservation era.
During the restoration, 63RM underwent an extensive mechanical overhaul, re-wiring of the lighting and other electrical components, extensive external and internal bodywork repairs, re-canvasing of the roof and the replacement of many rotten timber components. This work will ensure that 63RM continues to provide a heritage experience to the people of Victoria for many years to come.
