Sydney, Australia Visit

If I were traveling to Sydney, Dave Allen would sure be on my list to visit.

yes contact Dave Allen in the land where toilets flush counter clock wise. and everything else is upside down.

 

OK, how many of you just flushed your toilet?

Steve

The water in Australian toilets doesn't spin, at least not the ones I used there. It pretty much goes straight down, and they have this very efficient double flush system. Basically a half flush for #1 and full flush for #2. The more you know

Thanks for the suggestions.  I will be in Sydney.  I sent David Allen and email.  I hope that I can visit his shop.

 

Joe

Correct Nick.

 

Joe, as I have advised in my reply to your email, my shop is presently closed to visits as I'm moving it to my new location in the country, where my new layout will also be.

However, my club, AMRA, is in Sydney, in the southern inner suburb of Mortdale, about 20mins from the airport. The full address is 48 Barry Ave Mortdale 2223.

Here is our opening schedule for February.

If you wish to mainly see the O gauge, then Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays are best.

February
Sat	1st	General Activities / Layout Construction	10am until 4pm
Wed	5th	“Daylighters” General Activities	10am until 5pm
Fri	7th	Layout Operation /Structured Running	7:30pm until 10pm
Sat	8th	Layout Operation & Ladies Needles and Natter	10am until late 2pm
Sun	9th	General Activities	10am until 4pm
Wed	12th	“Daylighters” General Activities	10am until 5pm
Fri	14th	Layout Operation /Structured Running	7:30pm until 10pm
Sat	15th	General Activities / Layout Construction & Monthly Forum	10am until 4pm
Sun	16th	Stoney Creek Work Day (No Facility Fee)	10am until finished
Wed	19th	“Daylighters” General Activities	10am until 5pm
Fri	21st	Layout Operation / American / Structured Running	7:30pm until 10pm
Sat	22nd	Layout Operation	10am until late
Sun	23rd	General Activities	10am until 4pm
Wed	26th	“Daylighters” General Activities	10am until 5pm
Fri	28th	Train Maintenance and Testing Night	7:30pm until 10pm

Here's a link to the club website. http://www.amransw.asn.au/findus/index.html

If you're inclined to catch a few rays, dip your toes in the WEST Pacific, and see some other gorgeous Australian sights(), check out Bondi Beach...an easy drive from Sydney.

 

(I've always wondered whether 'hanging by your feet, upside down' all your life affects the genes.)

 

If you find yourself closer to Melbourne and have a railfan itch, check out Puffing Billy.

www.puffingbilly.com.au

 

Enjoy the L -O-N-G flight over.  Suggest stopping in Hawaii for a couple days on the return to help reset the body-clock.

 

Bon Voyage.

 

KD

dkdrd:  Thank you for your suggestions.  My wife and I are with a tour group so our days are very full.  We are going to Cairns for some snorkeling on the coral reef.  I am looking forward to getting my feet wet.

 

Joe

Dave,  I replied to your email.  Thank you for the information.  I just had a chance to review your club's website.  Your club is very impressive.   Thank your for sharing it with me.

 

Joe

Dave,  Thanks for your information.  I will keep this in mind.   

 

Joe

Joe, on your free day, if you like, I can spend the day with you and your wife and show you around.