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6029 Overhaul

Discussion in 'International Heritage Railways/Tramways' started by Spinner, Dec 19, 2010.

  1. Spinner

    Spinner Member

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    In Canberra, an NSWGR 60 Class Beyer Garratt is being overhauled.

    Look here. http://project6029.blogspot.com/
     
    Spinner, Dec 19, 2010
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  2. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Now that is some project..
     
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  3. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    Have to admire their attitude of Garratt = twice the fun! Good project.
     
    Martin Perry, Dec 19, 2010
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    Looks like a great loco. Is there a detailed spec for her anywhere - I couldn't find anything on the project site?
     
    Sheff, Dec 19, 2010
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  5. RalphW

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    Just had a look on YT and found this clip of her in action.


    [youtube]rnrH9AMQhDI[/youtube]
     
    RalphW, Dec 20, 2010
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    Sheff, Dec 20, 2010
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    As you say an impressive machine and to see and hear double heading must have been awesome.
     
    RalphW, Dec 20, 2010
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    At the front of the coal bunker (the end by the cab) is the mechanical stoker. If this wasn't in working order, the loco would be failed: too much to expect to fire a C60 by hand.
     
    Tim Fenton, Dec 22, 2010
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    Now that is some beast!
     
    Stewie Griffin, Dec 26, 2010
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  10. Enterprise

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    I don't think anyone has linked this yet; 6029 has successfully completed her trial run.

     
    Enterprise, Aug 20, 2014
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    Fantastic !
     
    ADB968008, Aug 20, 2014
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    Wonderful footage.....absolutely superb.....
     
    osprey, Aug 21, 2014
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