Bells Incline Hut
Known as Bells Incline Hut or Forestry Hut
Located near Mt Baw Baw and Erika, on the western side of Lake Thomson. Access is from the Thomson Valley Road at about kilometre 19 - go left uphill.
GPS: Confidential for the moment.
History
This hut was part of the Forestry Commission Bells Incline Camp. It has important historical connections to logging in the 1930’s. It was also the site of a large steam driven winch ( similar to the Washington Winch) It was also attached to the extensive tram line network in the Thomson Valley.
References
Refer to page 20 of this publication on Light Railways.
Also refer to this story about the Washington Winch.