| The Newcastle line was one of the busiest in Australia, and one of the few with double track. Fifty miles north of Sydney the wire came to an end and the 46 class electrics were detached. Then the fun started! Nearly every class of steam and diesel locomotive could be seen pulling both passenger and goods trains over the next 51 miles. And it was no lay down misere, with a ruling grade of 1 in 44 on Hawkmount Bank, 1 in 40 on Fassifern Bank, and several others not much easier. But there was opportunity for fast running too, and the show went on right to the end of steam because no diesel could match a 38 or a 60. |
Humble Assignment |
Rare Loading |
Tough Work Ahead |
Whipping through the Bush |
Midday Flyer |
School's Out |
A 43? Yawn |
Light Engine (!) |
Hidden Heritage |
The Flexible DEB Set |
Good Job for a 40 |
Slow Bullet |
Giant with Small Fry |
Beyer Peacock's Finest |
Steam Gets In Your Eyes |
Green Dress with Feather |
Push Me Pull You |
Lucky Commuters |
Failed Experiment |
Workplace Broadmeadow |
Surprise in the Roundhouse |
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