COALS (Conversations of Australian Live Steamers)

COALS is an on-line forum hosted by Steam & Engine of Australia and intended for sharing information and news amongst Australian live steamers.

Individual comment is welcome, and it is suggested that this be made through the on-line COALS email forum.

For details on how to join COALS click here!

Comment is encouraged! It is only through discussion groups such as COALS and through your input that the many aspects involved can be shared and considered by others. Remember that motions are voted on by your Society. Be aware, raise the issue at your meetings, discuss it with your fellow members and ensure your directors submit a vote that represents the view of the members. The Association is there for the benefit of Societies!

May 2012.
2012 ALSSC Consultation Process Submissions
Note also the October 2011 and January 2012 submissions below.
Castledare Miniature Railway Comments on Drivers Licences and Speedos.

May 2012.
Letter from Hugh Elsol, Secretary AALS.
AALS 2012 AGM Minutes.
Letter regarding appointment of the Victorian State Representative.
AMBSC meeting Minutes.
ALSSC meeting Minutes.
ALSSC 2012 Consultation Process.

February 2012.
Letter from Hugh Elsol, Secretary AALS, regarding the AALS 2012 AGM Agenda.
AALS 2012 AGM Agenda.
AALS 2012 President's Report.
AALS 2012 Secretary's Report.
AALS 2012 Treasurers Report.
AALS 2012 Insurance Officers Report.
AMBSC 2012 Chairman's Report.
AMBSC 2012 Meeting Agenda.
ALSSC 2012 Annual Report.
ALSSC 2011/12 Consultation Process Report.
ALSSC 2012 Meeting Agenda.

January 2012.
Further DVR Submission to the 2011 Consultation Process

October 2011.
DVR Submission to the 2011 Consultation Process

September 2011.
Draft AALS Gas Firing Code ***Updated Draft 13 February 2012***

May 2011.
AALS 2011 AGM Minutes.
AMBSC 2011 Chairman's Report.
AMBSC 2011 Meeting Minutes.
ALSSC 2011 Meeting Minutes.
ALSSC 2011 Consultation Process.

March 2011.
Letter from Hugh Elsol, Secretary AALS, regarding the AALS 2011 AGM Agenda.
AALS 2011 AGM Agenda.
AALS 2011 President's Report.
AALS 2011 Secretary's Report.
AALS 2011 Insurance Officers Report.
AMBSC 2011 Chairman's Report.
AMBSC 2010 Meeting Agenda.
ALSSC 2011 Annual Report.
ALSSC 2010/11 Consultation Process Report.
ALSSC 2011 Meeting Agenda.

February 2011

For details of the Duplex Steel boiler acceptance go to the Resources tab and look for Exemption Order 017-10.

Look here for submissions to SafeWork Australia for the new Model Work, Health and Safety Regulations.

June 2010

Click on the Links below for Submissions to the 2010 Consultation Process.

Ages of Operators.
Hornsby Model Engineers regarding the Code of Practice.
Submission from Peter Hoye regarding Competent Persons.
Bankstown Steam Locomotive Society Submission.
ALSSC Response to Bankstown Submission.
ALSSC Proposal on Carriages sections of the CoP

April 2010.
Letter from Hugh Elsol, Secretary AALS, regarding AALS 2010 Convention.
AALS 2010 AGM Minutes.
ALSSC 2010 Minutes.
ALSSC 2010 Consultation Process

February 2010.
Letter from Hugh Elsol, Secretary AALS, regarding the AALS 2010 AGM Agenda.
AALS 2010 AGM Agenda.
AALS 2010 President's Report.
AALS 2010 Secretary's Report.
AALS 2010 Insurance Officers Report.
AMBSC 2010 Chairman's Report.
AMBSC 2010 Meeting Agenda.
ALSSC 2010 Report.
ALSSC 2010 Meeting Agenda.
ALSSC 2009 Consultation Process Report.
Letter from Roger Kershaw, National President regarding the future of conventions.
Click here for information on the Proposed Use of Duplex 2205 Stainless Steel for Miniature Boilers.