G1 details on steamloco.info

Story

Withdrawn from service in August 1946, No. 1 was not sent to the scrap roads at Siberia, Port Augusta, but because of its historical significance, was stored pending a preservation site. By the late 1960s this had still not eventuated and it was offered to the Mile End Railway Museum by the then Commissioner Mr. K. R. Smith. It was gratefully accepted and placed on display on 17th December 1969. On 14th July 1988 it made yet another journey when it was transported by road to the Museum.

Technical details

Links to other sites

Forum topics regarding this engine:

There are no specific topics regarding this engine.

Write A Comment

Sorry, you have to be signed in to write a comment.

Location