G'day Tony,
Crikey, if I had driven 465 miles EACH way, the boys in blue would have arrested me for dangerous driving.
HA!
465 miles was me total odometer reading for the big day out.
Well in kms as we were prompted to adopt from 1966.
Five hours journey time each way due to the very slow back roads.
Numerous 35 and 45 kmph curves climbing over the Great Divide.
My route was SLOW but the shortest distance.
Petrol pricetag ($1.58 per litre) being the major factor in route decision.
Interesting that them RODs were right hand drive.
Some NSW Works Dept soot belchers were right hand drive.
But, the NSWR was adamant for left hand drive for anything built for the NSWR.
The handful of Works Dept things retained right hand drive when absorbed.
I have been told that right hand drive is better for the banjo swinger.
Especially if that banjo swinger is right handed.
I don't know as I have only swung the banjo on a normal NSWR left hand drive soot belcher.
And, I got more black diamonds on the cab floor than actually into the firebox.
Being a right hander, maybe the prophecy is correct.
I have uploaded me Richmond Vale video clip to You Tuber;
https://youtu.be/ZU9kMiu9q5k
I adore the hound dog, aussie kelpie cross.
Steve.