NSW Railways restores iconic steam loco 3801

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mcropod

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NSW runs intra-state and some interstate rail services in that large Oz state. Its Heritage Rail arm has brought back into service a 1943-built steam loco after a twelve-year restoration and rebuild.

Both these stories from the Oz national broadcaster, the ABC, give more detail as well as show the loco in action on video:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03...otive-returns-to-delight-rail-lovers/13245248
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-06/thousands-take-a-ride-as-restored-steam-locomotive/100049286
 
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