Rail Motor Society Anniversary

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)—I would like to pay tribute to four incredible decades of heritage transport advocacy and service provided by members of the Rail Motor Society. The Society was formed in 1984 as a not-for-profit organisation determined to collect, preserve and operate a representative fleet of NSW Government Railways rail motors. By 1986, the dedicated members of this passionate group had achieved their goal. After commencing tourist operations, the Rail Motor Society has brought joy to the lives of thousands of train enthusiasts. Based in Paterson, the Society has continued to grow its membership numbers throughout its 40 year history. I congratulate the Rail Motor Society and its wonderful members on reaching four decades of service. Your passion for heritage transport and your commitment to sharing your knowledge with our community has made you an integral part of the Maitland region's identity. We appreciate your service, admire your advocacy and thank you for the work you do to highlight how integral transport is to our communities.