Another selection of the steamiest photographs to ever grace the interwebs.
All 'New South Wales' steam train action from the 80s and 90s.
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I have featured some shots of this Kiama tour with 5910 previously. Here be some of the remaining dregs from the day.
5910 - Baldwin Lima Hamilton
75573 of 1952
Currently on static display at Thirlmere.
We evidently chased it from Junee to Harefield. Not sure why we started there, but I suspect my endless notes will eventually reveal all.
376 of 1926
Operational
Clyde Engineering
Sadly, this operation has suffered badly in recent years. However, we hope to see them operational again soon.
208 of 1951 - Currently Stored
SMR18 was originally built for the 'South Maitland Railway' for use on coal trains to the south of, not surprisingly, Maitland.
Beyer Peacock 5909 of 1915
She now resides back at East Greta Junction and is believed to be operational.
Was with the legendary John Hourigan at the time.
2705 shunting on to it's train at Sydney Terminal.
Hunslet 1115 of 1913.
Today she is wearing a black livery.
Beyer Peacock & Co
Moss Vale and then some spot between Orange and Stuart Town.
Built by the NSW Government Railways
134 of 1917
Currently on static display at Thirlmere.
Currently on static display at Cowra.
4469 of 1903
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Illawarra Light Railway Museum
Goulburn Crookwell Heritage Railway
Stockinbingal Station Preservation Group
Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage Museum
West
Sulphide Street Railway Museum
North
Dorrigo Steam Railway & Museum
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