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Apr 81 min read
An update on Legend of Steam Locomotive 3801
Legend of Steam Locomotive 3801 will regretfully remain absent from the majority of THNSW’s 2024 program of events and heritage train...
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Sep 25, 20221 min read
3801 makes history on the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Today, history was made as Legend of Steam Locomotive 3801 travelled across the Sydney Harbour Bridge for the very first time. After...
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Jun 15, 20211 min read
Central West NSW turns out in the thousands to experience 3801
Thousands of people flocked to stations and railway lines to catch a glimpse of 3801 as it travelled some 2,250km through the Central...
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Apr 15, 20211 min read
Over 6,000 people enjoy a ride behind 3801 in Southern NSW
Following locomotive 3801's official relaunch weekend in March, the engine travelled to Southern NSW to Albury, Wagga Wagga and Junee....
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Mar 15, 20211 min read
NSW Governor officially relaunches 3801
Locomotive 3801 was officially relaunched at Sydney's Central Station on Friday 12 March 2021 by Her Excellency, the Honourable Margaret...
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Feb 18, 20211 min read
The wait is over: 3801 returns
The wait is over! Following a decade long restoration, Transport Heritage NSW is pleased to announce the return of locomotive 3801. 3801...
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Oct 1, 20202 min read
Successful 3801 trials and crew training
Legend of steam locomotive 3801 was put through its paces last week, with six days of continuous operations through the Southern...
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Jul 9, 20201 min read
NSW Rail Museum reopens
The NSW Rail Museum held a special members and annual pass holders day on Saturday 4 July, ahead of its reopening to the public on Sunday...
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May 15, 20201 min read
Locomotive 3801 adhesion test
Locomotive 3801 has undertaken its biggest test yet! The ‘adhesion test’ saw 3801 haul 318-tonnes in simulated wet weather conditions...
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Mar 31, 20201 min read
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....
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Mar 10, 20201 min read
Locomotive 3801 relaunch postponed
Following recommendations announced by the Government regarding non-essential public gatherings, Transport Heritage NSW has made the...
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Jan 27, 20201 min read
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...
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Jan 7, 20201 min read
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...
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Oct 21, 20191 min read
3801 boiler certified
Following several weeks of extensive testing, locomotive 3801’s boiler was today officially certified for operation. The boiler can now...
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Sep 8, 20191 min read
Locomotive 3801 steam test
Transport Heritage NSW has completed the first steam test of locomotive 3801's repaired boiler.
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Aug 30, 20191 min read
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...
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Jul 11, 20193 min read
3801 Update - July 2019
The 3801 project has reached a significant milestone – the boiler has been completed and passed its hydrostatic test. The boiler was...
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Apr 3, 20192 min read
3801 Update - April 2019
Locomotive 3801’s boiler is nearing completion. The following images provide a photo update of the project works as of late March 2019....
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Jan 14, 20193 min read
3801 update - January 2019
The following images provide a photo update of recent works on the 3801 project. This 3801 update will concentrate on repairs to 3801’s...
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Nov 16, 20181 min read
3801 update - November 2018
Following the successful fitting of the inner firebox to the boiler in October, our contractor at Goulburn has now reached a detailed...
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