Parkers Siding

Parkers Siding

"Parkers Siding" is named after long standing BBR member Ross Parker who has done much around the railway over many years. Ross undertook the relocation and construction of the Goods Shed and built the associated track work at Mussel Pool to provide the railway with this most useful facility. After much organisation and sourcing of materials, the project started to take shape during 1995 and was completed in October 1997.

Mussel Pool yard prior to construction of Parkers siding

Track work for the siding is in place at Mussel Pool yard.

Construction of the Goods shed is underway

Later Ross also restored to working order and installed the 1855 A&J Inglis Goods Crane on the loading dock at the goods shed. This completed Mussel Pool station, providing the area with an appropriate Goods Shed facility.

On Sunday 19/04/08 about 20 BBR members gathered at Mussel Pool station where a official naming ceremony for "Parkers Siding" took place. The name board was painted and installed by K Wright, and Ross was on hand to receive recognition for his efforts.

After the brief ceremony, members took the opportunity to socialise and have a chat with Ross at Mussel Pool and then the group reboarded the train, travelling to WVJ where a sausage sizzle and drinks was held.

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Kieran waits to unveil the name board at the ceremony whilst Bob and Ross tell the story of the Good Shed facility

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Ross (left) and Bob under the unveiled name board.

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Members socialised after the ceremony

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then gathered at WVJ's platform 2 Subiaco building for a sausage sizzle

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