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4803 and 4916 race the RTM's Southern Highlander Tour towards Picton, where steam locos 3642 and 3526 are waiting to take over for the main leg to Brigadoon and Goulburn. NSW, Australia, 1435mm (4ft 8½mn) 5 April, 2008. |
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3642 and 3526 are now on the front of the Southern Highlander Tour, and depart Picton in a spectacular display of steam traction that leaves the passengers and linesiders alike gasping and hungary for more. NSW, Australia, 1435mm (4ft 8½in) 5 April 2008. |
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The Southern Highlander, heading South to Brigadoon and Goulburn storms past the linesiders, as they must spin around to capture another shot of the train charging the grade. NSW, Australia, 1435mm (4ft 8½in) 5 April 2008. |
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The long climb from Picton is almost over as 3642 and 3526 run past the site of Alymerton Station.
NSW, Australia, 1435mm (4ft 8½in) 5 April 2008. |
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3642 and 3526 have just burst out of the stone cutting and are now charging the what's left of the grade to Exeter. NSW, Australia, 1435mm (4ft 8½in) 5 April 2008. |
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The Southern Highlander, running north now and with 3526 leading, charges Wingello Bank with aplomb. 1435mm (4ft 8½in) 5 April 2008. |
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The Southern Highlander catches the glint at Bargo as she runs down the grade towards Picton. 1435mm (4ft 8½in) 5 April 2008. |
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Almost the end of a great day for steam fans.The loco exchange at Picton is now completed with 4916 and 48031435mm now moving down the platform to pick up any tour passengers who are capturing the action. Shortly after the main train leaves Picton, 3526 and 3642 will prepare to head off up the hill to Thirlmere, where they will stable. (4ft 8½in) 5 April 2008. |