Steam Trains - Pigs & Pacifics In Australia

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Steam Trains - Pigs & Pacifics In Australia



Steam Trains - Pigs & Pacifics In Australia.

This video takes a special look at two of the most popular and prestigious express passenger locomotives to operate on New South Wales Railways, the C36 class 4-6-0 and the C38 class 4-6-2.

Both types in their heyday were employed on top link passenger duties and were comparable in power rating and performance.

During the 1960's as dieselisation took a strong hold, both classes were gradually relegated to more humble frieght workings.

Archive footage featuring:
*Southern Highlands Express
*Newcastle Flyer
*36's and 38's on heavy goods workings, including double-heading with 60 class Garratts
*The unique Giesel ejector fitted 3616
*Double-headed 38's on the inaugural 'Spirit of Progress'
*3642 in South Australia on the opening of the Whyalla line
*3801 & 3813 double heading 'The Western Endeavour'

Plus rare footage of tank loco 3138 working the entire length of the Belmont branch line during the final years of operation.

www.rossrailvideo.com.au