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Locomotive 3801 revealed
On Saturday 28 March, we had the pleasure of steaming locomotive 3801 for the first time since receiving its shiny new coat of paint....
Mar 31, 20201 min read
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Temporary closure of NSW Rail Museum and suspension of volunteer activities
Transport Heritage NSW continues to work within the guidelines and advice provided by the State and Federal governments in managing risks...
Mar 23, 20201 min read
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Coronavirus update
Transport Heritage NSW continues to work within the guidelines and advice provided by the State and Federal governments in managing risks...
Mar 18, 20202 min read
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Locomotive 3801 relaunch postponed
Following recommendations announced by the Government regarding non-essential public gatherings, Transport Heritage NSW has made the...
Mar 10, 20201 min read
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Board Wrap Up: February 2020
The Board held its first Board meeting for calendar year 2020 on Tuesday 25 February. This was the first meeting of the Board following...
Feb 28, 20204 min read
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Locomotive 3801 returns to NSW Rail Museum
Locomotive 3801 returned to the NSW Rail Museum on Friday 24 January 2020, following over a decade long restoration. 3801 will now...
Jan 27, 20201 min read
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Locomotive 3001 fitted with reconditioned boiler
After months of hard work and dedication, a team of volunteers and staff celebrated a major milestone in the restoration of locomotive...
Jan 12, 20201 min read
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Locomotive 3801 moves under own power for first time
Locomotive 3801 moved under its own power for the first time in over a decade at Chullora today. Congratulations to our team of staff and...
Jan 7, 20201 min read
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Farewell Carlingford Line
THNSW and volunteers of Historic Electric Traction assisted Sydney Trains in farewelling the T6 Carlingford Line on Saturday 4 January.
Jan 5, 20203 min read
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Cronulla line celebrates 80 years
The Cronulla railway line is celebrating 80 years of service to Sydney’s southern suburbs. It provides passengers with a railway line to...
Dec 3, 20195 min read
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Restoring EBS 2076: The 7-year journey
Adam Sayer and Peter Young dedicated seven years to meticulously restoring BS 2076, now coded EBS 2076, preserving a piece of rail history
Nov 7, 20194 min read
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2019 Transport Heritage Grants announced
Recipients of the 2019 Transport Heritage Grants were announced at a special ceremony at the National Innovation Centre on Saturday 26...
Oct 27, 20191 min read
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Board Wrap Up: October 2019
The Board held its sixth Board meeting for calendar year 2019 on Tuesday 1 October. The focus of this meeting was finalising the...
Oct 23, 20192 min read
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3801 boiler certified
Following several weeks of extensive testing, locomotive 3801’s boiler was today officially certified for operation. The boiler can now...
Oct 21, 20191 min read
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Locomotive 3801 steam test
Transport Heritage NSW has completed the first steam test of locomotive 3801's repaired boiler.
Sep 8, 20191 min read
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Board Wrap Up: August 2019
A wrap up of the August 2019 THNSW Board Meeting by Chair, Rob Mason.
Sep 2, 20193 min read
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3801's firebox grate complete
Work continues on the reunification of 3801's overhauled boiler with the locomotive's frame. Today the firebox grate was completed and is...
Aug 30, 20191 min read
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Locomotive 4201 update
During mid-2018, locomotive 4201’s engine was being inspected when issues were found with internal water leaks and small cracks in three...
Aug 26, 20193 min read
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Statement on the passing of former deputy PM and rail advocate, Tim Fischer AC
Transport Heritage NSW would like to express our condolences to the family and friends of The Hon. Tim Fischer AC, former Nationals...
Aug 22, 20191 min read
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Board Wrap Up: July 2019
The Board held its fourth Board meeting for calendar year 2019 on Tuesday 30 July. Hear the highlights from Deputy Chair Alex Claassens.
Aug 16, 20192 min read
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