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SMR30
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:09 pm
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After just looking at the 3265 thread I can't help to think that steam is making a pretty good come back in preservation.
In NSW alone in the last few years has seen SMR10, SMR 18, 3526, 3642, 3237 and 5917 return to operation. As well as the John Fowler steam locomotive at Timbertown.
And projects still underway I know of are 3265 and Kathleen. Locos to still return to service that have been active in the past include 1210 and Marjorie.
So what other steam locomotives Australia wide will be seing a return to service in the next few years?
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ekni123
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:17 pm
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Well 2 off the top of my head would be
-3801 at Thirlmere
-6029 at ARHS ACT
It is so good to see Steam out on the Main lines of NSW and Victoria.
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crisfitz
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:29 pm
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Steam almost seems terminal over here.
HVTR might be running to Dwellingup next year.... maybe...
I don't think Bennet Brook have any operational steam at the moment.
Pemberton and ARHS havn't run in years.
Sounds great in the east, just don't expect to see any smoke over in the West 
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simont141
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:00 pm
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PRR has NM25, W933, W934 and W22 all in service. In the next 5 years, you'll see Yx141, the Coffee Pot and maybe even T186 all return to service.
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K160
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:11 pm
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In Victoria:
New entries into the preservation scene: J541.
Re-activated after overhaul: R711, Y112.
Expected to return: R700 (Long term), A2 986, J512 (long term and on SG), J549.
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Deep Throat
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:17 pm
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Not to forget the Fowler at Alexandra. Dunno how far away that is.
Anonymous - and proud of it.
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NeweSteamFan
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:30 pm
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AC16 218 at ZZR is another as well.
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18A
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:36 pm
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| Deep Throat wrote: | | Not to forget the Fowler at Alexandra. Dunno how far away that is. |
The Fowler at Alexandra had a test steam up on the 13th of September and was running in service test on the 14th of September. It is in running condition but is not quite finished with a few littlew cosmetic things to be done to it. A great effort by all the guys up at Alexandra to have it back after being out of service for 15 months.
Dreams are like rainbows, Only idiots chase them
"Are you the police? No Ma’am, we're musicians"
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Graham4405
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:37 pm
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In Queensland we have seen 3 C17s return to service this year, 720, 802 & 967. 802 after a brief absence and 967 is currently temporarily out of service again. Also PB15 448 is reported getting close to a return.
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rumbleman
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:14 am
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What's happening with 1051 Graham? I heard she needs a new boiler.
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matt_c17
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:01 am
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And don't forget the fella in SA whose rebuilding a Zclass 4-4-0 from the headlight and working his way back!
I drives a puffs train, shovelly on the coalleum.
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flathog
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:31 am
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re-building?
If I remember correctly the headlight was from a T class 
Wouldn't that make it a completely new loco 
Tom
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NG Sulzers
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:48 am
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The Z 4-4-0 will essentially be a new loco, with a few re-used bits. The tender frame and wheels are on loan from PRR. The intent is to build a new tender on top of that frame.
The progress I have seen to date is awesome.
Dion Chandler,
Volunteer Member, Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society
Diesel Hydraulic, Diesel Electric Engineman, Brill driver, Fireman, Guard and Train Controller
Quorn resident all my life
Volunteer Member, Hotham Valley Railway
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Graham4405
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:55 pm
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| rumbleman wrote: | | What's happening with 1051 Graham? I heard she needs a new boiler. |
That seems to be a common rumour. I don't know the truth of the matter, however she got a couple of runs to Ebenezer and back the other day for the Ipswich Model Show.
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lazyboy_69_
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:20 pm
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The T class boiler down Queenscliff had it's first fire in quite a while about 2 weeks ago. Tender frame starting to take shape as well, fantastic work by the guys down there
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