The Directors of Transplan Pty Ltd have just ridden the rail trail at Port Fairy. Mike Maher was one of the principal authors of the Port Fairy to Dennington (Warrnambool) Rail Trail Feasibility Study in 2004. The trail project has been funded and is construction is just about completed. The trail surface is excellent; bridges are superb; numerous cattle gates and crossings are in place; sheep and cattle are unfazed; adjoining landowners go about their business as before; road crossings are well constructed and safe; and safety signage is good at road crossings. What is missing is interpretive signage, a brochure, trailheads at intervals along the trail, promotional signage of the trail and, of course, connection with Warrnambool (expected to come in due course). Check out the set of photos on Flickr at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/transplan/