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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 football clubs, as far as Port Augusta and Orroroo. In 1932 it was placed into storage and then static display at the railway station 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. |
When, Where and With What
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Present |
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Woolshed Flat: 50 minutes including a stop at Summit
Return: 40 minutes plus a 1hr 20min lunch stop at Woolshed Flat |
| Loco: |
SAR SMC 1 at Quorn Station Shed
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Similar/Related Scenarios
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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:
- Open the session SAR Northern Division Free Roam Session V2 into Trainz Driver. To do this:
- From the Driver/Surveyor loading screen select the route SAR Northern Division (Narrow Gauge) Route v2
- Then select VIEW SESSIONS
- Then select the session SAR Northern Division Free Roam Session V2
- Click DRIVE SESSION
- If you have already closed the opening message window then 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 (or just SMC should be enough), 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 SMC) - 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 if it is on the screen OR if Pause is shown on the screen instead, press the P key. Both actions will 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:
- Drive the train from the Quorn Station Shed to Quorn Station .
- Proceed to Summit Halt. If Train 4 is also running then move onto the Siding .
- Proceed to Woolshed Flat Short Platform. Passengers have a 3 course lunch with drinks at the Pichi Richi Railway cafeteria.
- After arriving at Woolshed Flat, turn the train on the WYE and reverse back to the Short Platform.
- Return to Quorn non-stop.
- Stable the train in the Quorn Loco Depot after turning on the turntable.
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| Coffee Pot Special Timetable |
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Days
Train № |
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(Su†)
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Days
Train № |
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(Su†)
2 |
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(when required)
† runs only on selected Sundays |
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| Quorn Station Shed |
CEFJØWX |
dep |
11:50 |
Woolshed Flat |
dep |
16:00 |
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| Station |
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dep |
12:00 |
Old Willow |
a |
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| Summit |
arr |
12:151 |
Summit |
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16:15a |
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12:30 |
dep |
.. |
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| Old Willow |
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a |
Quorn Station |
arr |
16:30 |
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| Woolshed Flat |
ΔWX |
arr |
12:45wT |
Loco Depot |
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cwS |
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| bold time = arrive/depart time |
plain time = timing point |
| Service Symbols: |
| A Attach wagons |
D Detach wagons |
L Load |
S Stable loco |
T Turn loco |
| U Unload |
a on request stop |
c coal (if required) |
w water (if required) |
1 cross Train 4 |
| 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 May 2024 and was last updated as shown below.
