Builder: Kitson & Company Ltd (Leeds, UK)
Build Number: 1620
Year: 1870
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Locomotive was originally built for the contractor constructing the Wingen to Murrurundi section of the Main North Railway (New South Wales).
Soon after, in 1872, it was sold the NSW Railways for use on northern area coal services.
1890: Condemned by the New South Wales Government Railways.
1891: Sold to J & A Brown for use on their private coal system to Minmi. They renumbered it #4.
1967: Withdrawn and set aside at Hexham.
1973: Stepped in and purchased the historic locomotive, with it ultimately being placed on display at their Thirlmere Museum.
2008: Transferred to the former Broadmeadow Locomotive Depot while the Thirlmere site underwent an upgrade.
She would later be cosmetically restored at the 'Hunter Valley Training College' before going on display at the Newcastle Museum where she is seen in the detail shots below.
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A number of detail shots taken at the Newcastle Museum earlier this year.
Photos: Brad Peadon
A number of detail shots taken at the Newcastle Museum earlier this year.
Photos: Brad Peadon
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Video: 1986 Thirlmere Steam Extravaganza.
Video: 1987 Richmond Vale Railway.
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Everyone at the Newcastle Museum during our visit.
The visit will be covered on my travel blog and YouTube channel in the future.
The visit will be covered on my travel blog and YouTube channel in the future.
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