The Southern Aurora

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Thirty years ago tonight, August 2 1986, the last ever 'Southern Aurora' at Sydney Central awaits departure. pic.twitter.com/DghCi2VLow

— Australian Rail Maps (@railmaps) August 2, 2016

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Thirty years ago to the minute. August 2 1986. Drivers of the final Southern Aurora just before 8pm departure. pic.twitter.com/It2sxnRJKQ

— Australian Rail Maps (@railmaps) August 2, 2016

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As we pulled out of the platform at 8pm 30 years ago tonight, they played Southern 'Rora over the PA. Lovely tribute

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The first Southern Aurora 12th April 1962

The Last Southern Aurora 2nd August 1986