Re: 3801

[Railway Rasputin <bob@fastlink.com.au>]

glillic@msn.com.au wrote:
> 
> O K
> 
> There has been a complete silence of late on the re-entry into traffic of
> 3801.
> I guess it is about time the secrets were revealed!!!!
> 
> For those with a sharp eye, tomorrow might just be the day to look across to
> the Large Erecting Shop as you pass by on a suburban train for a quick
> glimpse. Be warned, you will definately need sun-glasses. The base coat has
> been applied to most of the boiler and smoke box areas but the colour is
> currently NOT green!!!
> 
> Be warned, NO PEDESTRIAN ENTRY is possible to the "Large" and unauthorised
> persons will be removed by State Rail.
> 
> 3801 is scheduled for light engine trials next week with a revenue sevice to
> Newcastle on Sunday 29th. The final top coat will NOT be applied by then, so
> keep the Kodachrome in the camera.
> 
> Geoff Lillico
> 3801 Limited
> 
I saw 3801 the other day whilst going into ACDEP.
Good thing I had sunglases.   :-)
The red looks good. Ashame it the undercoat.

rgds