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Re: State of steam in NSW



No 36s running at the moment. All three remaining (3609, 3616, 3642) are at
Thirlmere.
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Regards,
Chris Stratton
Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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david <david@nmit.vic.edu.au> wrote in message
3819491A.F555163D@nmit.vic.edu.au">news:3819491A.F555163D@nmit.vic.edu.au...
> Some good news !
>
> Not living in NSW, ar ethere any 36's left running ???
>
> Regards,
> David Head
>
> Bevan Wall wrote:
>
> > On Fri, 29 Oct 1999 09:47:27 +1000, "Darren Yates" <dyates@pnc.com.au>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >3265 (Powerhouse) was rumoured to be overhauled by 3801 Ltd but again
that's
> > >just rumour...
> >
> > No rumour!! Work is slowly but steadily progressing on this loco. I
> > have been recording video of the restoration at various intervals for
> > an eventual tape on the progect. At this stage though, noone can give
> > a firm estimate on when the loco will be ready for steaming, but given
> > the dedication and expertise of the group doing the work (basically
> > the same team that restored 3830) it will definately happen.
> > Bevan Wall.
>