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Re: 6029

Neil O'Connor wrote:

> Called into Canberra RTM last week to see 6029. Last time I saw it (20
> years ago?) it was locked up, weatherproofed and seemed to be in pretty
> good shape. I was disappointed to find that it is now neglected and
> appears to have deteriorated significantly from how I remember it. I had
> always thought that 6029 was the 60 class most likely to make it back to
> steam some day but it seems less likely now.
>

Bear in mind 20 years ago, it was still in operating condition. It's been
out of service since 1981, so rust and time have caught up with it.

But from what I've been told, 6029 is in fairly good condition and has the
most chance of being restored to operating condition.

Of the other remaining 60's, 6039 at Dorrigo is in reasonable condition,
while 6042 & 6040's conditions were described as "poor".

Jon Lau