The Last Decade of Steam - Australia Dvd, Australian Railways

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The Last Decade of Steam Dvd - AustraliaAustralia, N.S.W.G.. Circa 1960s. This superb dvd features mainline steam operations on both the Short North and Main South during the last ten years of regular steam operations in New South Wales. Opening with scenes of Enfield depot in the mid-sixties we see the great roundhouse chimneys belching smoke while 38s, Garratts, P Classes and Standard Goods are prepared for service. Featuring spectacular footage of: Double Garratts and double 36 Class locomotives climbing Fassifern. Double headers battling Hawkmount, the Short North’s steepest grade. Shots of the Newcastle Flyer hauled by 3820, 3822 and 3824. Early morning of on the Main South at Bowral and Moss Vale with 3810 on the Paper Train. 3802 in the last week of operations on the Main South. Rare footage of 3813 and 5910 double heading. The magnificent historic footage was professional shot on 16mm film and features the original soundtracks. The Last decade of Steam is a collection of images which have become part of Australia’s history, featuring might machines which have disappeared forever. Narrated by Terry Lane. Produced by Train Movies, Australia. Approx. 45 minutes.