When we are young, we all do things that, in later life, we realise were a bit embarrassing.
These are the things that we try to keep secret, certainly they are things we would never admit too, for fear of ridicule.
I admit, as a teenager, I was often seen doing something crazy on weekends. Something few who know me will likely even believe.
That's right, I have been known to go chase that overwhelmingly popular 3801.
That's right, I have been known to go chase that overwhelmingly popular 3801.
After all these years, it feels wonderful to get that shame off my chest and be able to share some of those trips here with you.
Gib Tunnel, just to the north of Bowral station.
3801 passing the secluded Mount Murray station on the Unanderra to Moss Vale line..
3801 leaving Picton with an down special and passing a very well used photo location..
The above two shots show 3801, and 3830 for that matter, at Eveleigh on a rather historic evening.
The 38 joined visiting FLYING SCOTSMAN for two return trips to Gosford on SCOTSMAN's last day of operation in Australia. They had just arrived back at Eveleigh following, what was for me, one of the most memorable experiences of her visit.
Always a beautiful location for a photo, 3801 crosses over the Bargo River.
This was our lucky day, with an up freight going through soon after. Normally, that would mean our shot would have been ruined :-(
3801 races through Douglas Park with an down special.
3801 approaching Fassifern station with an up special.
To the right is the junction for the former Toronto branch
3801 at Paterson (North Coast line) on a Steamfest shuttle.
3801 arrives at Picton with an up special.
3801 and prepares to depart Picton with same.
Two photos of 3801 at Robertson station on the Unanderra - Moss Vale line.
3801 at Thirlmere.
3801 somewhere between Calwalla and Robertson I would think. Guess someone will identify it.
Finally, that 3801 again, this time around Yerrinbool.
Wow, I feel so much better after opening up about my personal shame.
Please don't mention it on the internet :-)
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Thank you: David A Phillips (Blackmarks Photography) and Justin Rodgers.
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