Thread: 3801 Steam Locomotive

Originally Posted by one_iota

I am sure that a standing committee will be formed to investigate the need for a committee to investigate the need for further investigation...

Thats exactly what will happen, then the excuse will be dwindling numbers of commuters truth is it's almost always packed when it runs. At the moment they have it painted in it's original colour Grey and black with red buffers. I'll post a picture tommorow

Originally Posted by dobbo

At the moment they have it painted in it's original colour Grey and black with red buffers. I'll post a picture tommorow

waiting--- waiting---

Have them on my desktop at work so will have to wait till I get there and log on. tommorow night after 2300

Originally Posted by dobbo

At the moment they have it painted in it's original colour Grey and black with red buffers. I'll post a picture tommorow

It pulled out of Penrith station on the morning of the Expo. It looks very drab now.

Originally Posted by Scouse

It pulled out of Penrith station on the morning of the Expo. It looks very drab now.

personally I liked it better in epsom green

It looked just like Gordon

Originally Posted by dobbo

Why ask Ron,

It's the Newcastle flyer ask someone who works on that line




ME

This was published over a week ago (on 9th August):

Last Friday the Minister announced the creation of our new Office of Rail Heritage within RailCorp and pledged to invest $20 million dollars over the next five years to support rail heritage in metropolitan, regional and rural NSW.

The Government and RailCorp have made a commitment to restoring valuable and muchloved NSW heritage, and in doing so are creating regional jobs, tourism opportunities and will increase valuable hands-on training for our apprentices. This significant investment will ensure that the State's rich railway heritage can be enjoyed by future generations. The newly created Office of Rail Heritage based at Central Station will forge links with regional rail precincts and special interest groups throughout NSW. The office will also oversee the creation of a $14 million tourist facility with the upgrade of the Rail Heritage Centre at Thirlmere.

The Sustainable Rail Heritage Management Strategy is an inter-generational plan to conserve and display the State’s rich railway heritage.

• The Government will invest $20 million dollars over 5 years to support rail heritage in metropolitan, regional and rural New South Wales.
• The four objectives of the Strategy are:
• Facilitating the proper care and sustainable management of this State’s core rail heritage assets;
• Supporting and working with rail heritage precincts throughout the State, special interest groups and partners;
• Facilitating the transfer of heritage conservation skills development; and
• Valuing and building on rail heritage volunteering.
• It will be delivered by an Office of Rail Heritage to be established within RailCorp.
• The Office will forge strong links with regional rail precincts and special interest groups throughout New South Wales and coordinate links between these precincts to build on the skills of its volunteers.
• This new Strategy will also see a commitment to:
• Funding of up to $500,000 for the overhaul of 3801 locomotive by the Hunter Valley Training Company to ensure this icon continues to operate for another generation.

• $600,000 for the completion of the restoration of locomotive 3265 project in partnership with the Powerhouse Museum.

• RailCorp’s Office of Rail Heritage will work to establish, in partnership with the Churchill Trust, a fellowship that will sponsor an individual to work with overseas heritage organisations to enhance their skills and learning to support the conservation of rail heritage in New South Wales.
• A partnership with the Hunter Valley Training Company that will enable apprentices to be trained on restoring and maintaining steam locomotives and heritage rolling stock.
• The Office of Rail Heritage will oversee the creation of a $14 million tourist facility for rail heritage in New South Wales with the upgrade of the Rail Heritage Centre at Thirlmere.
• This will not only ensure our State’s rail heritage is accessible to the public but enhance the dedicated section of track providing steam train rides as part of the rail heritage experience.
• The Office of Rail Heritage will also provide a contribution of $800,000 to upgrade the Picton to Thirlmere loop line which will ensure our operating steam trains have a sustainable section of track for dedicated operation and access to the mainline network.
• The development of this Strategy was assisted by a Committee chaired by Vince O’Rourke, former CEO of Queensland Rail and included collaboration from the Powerhouse Museum, the Rail Transport Museum, 3801 Ltd, Rail Heritage Australia, NSW Heritage Office, RailCorp and StateRail

Originally Posted by JDNSW

3801 Limited say there are other possible locations in the Sydney area but Railcorp is apparently unmoved. A relative of mine who used to work in the railways suggested a short while ago that Thirlmere would have sufficient facilities - a lot of the stuff at Everleigh is not necessary - just makes it a lot easier.

What about Valley Heights loco depot - complete with turntable?

See http://infobluemountains.net.au/locodepot/

Ron

Originally Posted by dobbo

Have them on my desktop at work so will have to wait till I get there and log on. tommorow night after 2300

whats that in civilian time?


Its been green for a long time---
I hate change--