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A passenger excursion in the SAR SMC (Steam Motor Coach) on the Pichi Richi Railway from Quorn to Woolshed Flat, stopping at Summit. |
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The Historical Bit
Affectionately known as the "Coffee Pot", SMC 1 consists of an engine unit and a passenger coach. The coach is attached to the loco by a pivot beneath the firebox and the loco cab floor is part of the coach frame. SMC 1 was one of only two units built. SMC 2 went to the SAR South Eastern Narrow Gauge Division.
SMC 1 spent its entire working life (1905 - 1932) based at Quorn where it ran a weekly mail and parcel service to Hawker. It was also used on weekend passenger charters, mainly for sports clubs, as far as Port Augusta and Orroroo. In 1932 it was placed into storage and then static display in Alice Springs. In 1984 it was returned to Quorn and fully restored to operating condition. SMC 1 is the only known working example of its type in the world. It is currently used for passenger excursions on the Pichi Richi Railway between Quorn and Woolshed Flat. |
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Present |
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Woolshed Flat: 50 minutes
Return: 40 minutes plus a 1hr 20min stopover at Woolshed Flat |
| Loco: |
SAR SMC 1 at Quorn Depot
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Each location in the layout has a detailed set of track diagrams that provide a variety of useful information
The Getting Started guide below gives a summary of what is available.
To display this information click any  graphic, or go to the bottom of the page for all the session links (all links will open in this window). |
Getting Started:
- If you have already closed the opening message window then the first step is to pause the session by pressing the P key.
- If you decide to set the session clock to a different starting time then follow the instructions shown in the Orders section
- Next locate your loco. Either:-
- Open the Finder Tool (press Ctrl F ) and type, in the Name field, the name of the loco, in this case SAR SMC 1, then click the tick icon, OR
- Open the Driver List (bottom left of the screen) and then scroll through the list to find either:-
- the loco name (SAR SMC 1) OR
- the driver icon (named Driver 1) - this is a non-animated icon
- then click the drivers Eye icon
 to take control of the loco.
- Take a few moments to get your bearings. Click
 (this link will open in this window) to show the location details and track plans for Quorn. In each location details page:-
- the
 tab gives an overall summary of each location with a "potted" history (where available).
- the
 tab reveals the invisible  Track Marks for Drive To commands.
- the
 tab lists all active industries and their commodities.
- the
 tab describes the names, locations and settings of all junction switches as well as some switch sets you may want to use.
- Each location details page has direct links to the adjacent locations so you can explore along the route.
- When you are ready to start, reload the Peterborough Base Session page (click the Scenarios button on your current location page) and select this Scenario again or just use the Back button on your browser - whichever is quicker.
- Switch back to Trainz Driver Mode
- Close the opening message window and, if Pause is shown on the screen, press the P key to start the session.
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Tutorial:
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A tutorial on using these scenarios is provided in the link on the left. The link will open in this window |
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Orders:
- Reverse the train from the depot Loco Shed into Quorn Station .
- Proceed to Woolshed Flat stopping at Summit.
- After arriving at Woolshed Flat, turn the train on the WYE and reverse back to the "station area".
- Return to Quorn non-stop.
- Stable the train in the depot Loco Shed after turning on the turntable.
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| Coffee Pot Special Timetable |
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Sa Su
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plus public holidays when required |
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| Quorn Depot |
CEFJØWX |
dep |
10:20 |
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| Station |
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10:30 |
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| Summit |
arr |
10:45 |
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| dep |
10:55 |
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| Woolshed Flat |
ΔWX |
arr |
11:10w |
Turn on WYE |
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Train № |
2 |
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| Woolshed Flat |
dep |
12:30 |
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| Summit |
12:45 |
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| Quorn Station |
arr |
13:00 |
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| Depot |
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cwS |
Service & stable loco |
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| bold time = arrive/depart time |
plain time = timing point |
| Service Symbols: |
| L Load |
U Unload |
A Attach wagons |
D Detach wagons |
| S Stable loco |
a on request stop |
c coal (if required) |
w water (if required) |
| Location Symbols: |
| Δ = Turning Triangle |
C = Loco Coal Loader |
E = Engine Depot |
F = Fixed Signals |
| J = Junction |
Ø = Loco Turntable |
W = Loco Water Tank |
X = Crossing Loop |
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This page was created by Trainz user pware in February 2021 and was last updated as shown below.
