Re: [NSW] RTM (was: Countrylink & Sydney things to do)

[keithm@commslab.gov.au (Dave Malcolm)]

In article <38919187@pink.one.net.au> "Nobody" <dweebken@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> writes:
>From: "Nobody" <dweebken@NOSPAM.yahoo.com>
>Subject: Re: [NSW] RTM (was: Countrylink & Sydney things to do)
>Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 23:52:55 +1100


>"James Brook" <ajmbrook@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
>news:388FF5CE.ED8278D3@ozemail.com.au...
>> How many steam locos does the RTM have in service now and do they run
>steam on
>> their tourist service from Picton?

>2705 does most of the loop work, and 5910 is also operating

I was under the impression the only working loco was the 27 class and sort of 
the 17.

Dave Malcolm

>There seems to be a lot of RTM diesel tours
>> running around, but not much steam. It would be a pity if NSW steam died
>out in
>> favour of diesels.
>>

>Oh come on that already happened! 1960 to 1970 was when that occured, and
>only a handful of steam have survived. Sadly it will not be here long -
>3801's boiler is  due to be replaced in 2008 (how will they do that?) and no
>new ones are being built.


>> Bill McNiven wrote:
>>
>> > Andrew wrote in message
>> > >. Pop down to Thirlmere for the NSW
>> > >> Rail Transport Museum (Sundays they run trains on the loop).
>> > >only if you can get a car as there is no public transport to get there
>> > D'oh!
>> >
>> > Sundays they run trains on the Loop *FROM PICTON* to connect with
>CityRail.
>> > Ring the RTM's office on (02)9744 9999 for details of connections.
>> >
>> > Rgds
>> >
>> > Bill
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> - James Brook -
>>
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