 | |||||
Central Station 150th Exhibition On Saturday September 24, 2005, Central Station hosted the first of a two day display of locomotives, rollingstock and other paraphenalia that has comprised NSW Railways History over the 150 years of operation. On the Concourse was displays of Rail, dog spikes, tools and machinery used to build and maintain track; Signalling and Safeworking equipment; and miniature models of passenger and freight rolling stock. Platform 1 played host to steam & diesel locomotives, early electric passenger cars, wooden bodied passenger stock and four wheel freight wagons, most of which was supplied by the NSW Rail Transport Museum at Thirlmere. On Platform 4, Steam shuttles between Central and Hurstville were available every 45 minutes with trains comprising a push/pull combination of 3801/3526 and 3830/3112. From 11am to 2pm (Saturday Only), the Indian Pacific was available for inspection prior to its departure for Perth. Mortuary Station was open for viewing with CPH 1 & 7 available for rides along the Suburban Goods lines running via Meeks Road, Enfield & Chullora returning via the Inner West. Tempe Bus & Truck Museum were on hand to tranport spectators using Vintage buses on truncated routes 417 & 444 to "Railway Colonnade". | |||||
|
.: Photo: Tony Gatt :.
(September 24th, 2005) 3830 simmers at the head of the first Hurstville Shuttle train. |
 |
 |
 |
|
.: Photo: Tony Gatt :.
(September 24th, 2005) 3112 at the rear of the 3830 shuttle beside Explorer 2528. |
|
.: Photo: Tony Gatt :.
(September 24th, 2005) The columns of Mortuary Station frames 3801 as it departs Central for Hurstville. |
|
 |
 |
|
.: Photo: Tony Gatt :.
(September 24th, 2005) The columns of Mortuary Station frames 3801 as it departs Central for Hurstville. |
|
.: Photo: Tony Gatt :.
(September 24th, 2005) 2705 arrives at Central to join the display on Platform 1. |
|
 |
 |
|
.: Photo: Tony Gatt :.
(September 24th, 2005) CPH1 and NR111 show two different eras of motive power. They are framed by the impressive Mortuary Station. |
|
.: Photo: Tony Gatt :.
(September 24th, 2005) CPH1 prepares to form the back of the train as it arrives at Mortuary Station. |
|
 |
 |
|
.: Photo: Scott Mitchell :.
(September 24th, 2005) Special signage on one of the new platform indicators at Central station for the events of the 150th celebrations |
|
.: Photo: Scott Mitchell :.
(September 24th, 2005) Another platform indicator on platform 1 informing visitors of the heritage vehicles & steam locomotives on display on platform 1. |
|
 |
 |
|
.: Photo: Scott Mitchell :.
(September 24th, 2005) Preserved "Bradfield" car C3045 (non operational) on display with trailer car T4279. |
|
.: Photo: Scott Mitchell :.
(September 24th, 2005) Trailer car T4279 & Bradfield car C3045 at Central. This was one superb little display & something I would love a ride in if it ever gets operati... |
|
 |
 |
|
.: Photo: Scott Mitchell :.
(September 24th, 2005) A superbly restored CPH 18 stands on platform 1 at Central station. Thhis was a hit with not only rail enthusiast but the general public aswell. |
|
.: Photo: Scott Mitchell :.
(September 24th, 2005) Loco 3642 known in NSW as a "Pig" (dead) on display along with Alco 4490 and General Electric 4306. |
|
 |
 |
|
.: Photo: Scott Mitchell :.
(September 24th, 2005) The oldest standard gauge steam loco in regular operation in Australia, loco 1210 was built in 1878 by Beyer, Peacock & Co. of Manchester, Englan... |
|
.: Photo: Scott Mitchell :.
(September 24th, 2005) Tender first view of a very elegant looking 1210. |
|
 |
 |
|
.: Photo: Scott Mitchell :.
(September 24th, 2005) The crew of 1210 keep check of her whilst she is on display in light steam. |
|
.: Photo: Scott Mitchell :.
(September 24th, 2005) 1210's drive wheel & polished brass dome. |
|
 |
 |
|
.: Photo: Scott Mitchell :.
(September 24th, 2005) Loco 1709 on display in very light steam. |
|
.: Photo: Scott Mitchell :.
(September 24th, 2005) Cab interior of loco 1709. |
|
 |
 |
|
.: Photo: Scott Mitchell :.
(September 24th, 2005) loco 2705 tender first with 2 water gins at central. |