Published Resources Details
Journal Article
- Title
- Reflections on the C.38 Class and Overhaul of Heritage Steam Locomotive 3801
- In
- Australian Journal of Multi-disciplinary Engineering
- Imprint
- vol. 7, no. 2, 2009, pp. 163-170
- Url
- https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.314885249096477
- Description
Paper presented at the Newcastle Division Regional Convention (2009 : Grafton).
- Abstract
This paper outlines some of the history behind the introduction of the famous New South Wales Government Railways 38 Class passenger locomotives, including influences on the design of the locomotive. The story then focuses on locomotive 3801, which was preserved in the mid 1960s for tourist steam hauled trains; its rebuilding in the 1980s; and its impending boiler replacement and heavy overhaul, which will ensure it continues in heritage service for years to come.