Tramways Act of 1882 gave local councils in Qld powers to build railways which did not compete with QR.
Belmont Shire Council Steam Tram Motor No.1,
Norman Park c.1910s
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Operated 1912-15 sold off
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QR A12 A14 B13 B15 & PB15 class locos were permitted on the tramway.
Construction gang at Norman Park working on the Belmont Tramway
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Cleveland line in background.
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This train was hauled by a hired QR B13 loco.
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THE BELMONT SHIRE COUNCIL'S RAILWAY
By C.C. Singleton
The following article is reproduced from "The Australian Railway Historical Society" Bulletin No.258 April 1959
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Dreadnought 125 operating at the Belmont Terminus 12th April 1963
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