3801 and Hunter Valley Steamfest

 

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The following photographs were taken on the 17th of April 2004, when I travelled on 3801 Limited to theHunter Valley Steamfest, in Maitland.

 

(Top-Left): 3801, enroute to Maitland for the Hunter Valley Steamfest, crosses the Hawkesbury River bridge.

(Middle-Left): Through the open half of the carriage door, while crossing the Hawkesbury River bridge.

(Bottom-Left): 3801 rounds a bend near Wondabyne.

 

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Albert and Andrew, passengers aboard the 3801 Hunter Valley Steamfest and in Maikha's carriage, discussing what to do in Maitland.

 

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3801 rounds a bend near Wyee, enroute to Maitland for the Hunter Valley Steamfest. 

 

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(Top and Bottom-Left): After 3801's arrival in Maitland, from Sydney, the train was propelled into the sidings East of Maitland station for servicing before the next trip to Newcastle. 

 

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(Top-Left): Newcastle station, the Northern most point of electrification in NSW. Photograph facing the buffers. 

(Bottom-Left): Newcastle station in the afternoon. The carriages from the 3801 Newcastle shuttle are seen on Platform 1. 

 

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(Top-Left): Newcastle station, the Northern most point of electrification in NSW. Photograph facing the buffers. A Sydney bound V-SET is seen infront of the Newcastle Town Hall clocktower.

(Bottom-Left): The station sign on Platforms 2/3 at Newcastle. 

 

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Enroute back to Sydney (Hauled by 3830), MFS 2137 is empty with little passengers on the return journey.

 

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