6029 is a four-cylinder, simple, non-condensing, superheated, articulated 4-8-4+4-8-4 Garratt steam locomotive, of the AD60 class, built by Beyer, Peacock and Company, Manchester, England, for the New South Wales Government Railways (NSWGR). Vision used courtesy of: – NFSA (Steam on the main north line; R McKensie and B Kent 1968), – Transport Heritage NSW – …
Tag: History
Dec 31
Australia’s famous 3801 steam locomotive
A brief history of Australia’s famous steam locomotive the 3801, and the 38 class, along with plenty of shots of her in action. Vision used is creative commons or under fair use provisions.
Dec 25
Australia’s greatest circus performer, Wizard of the Wire, Con Colleano
Few have heard of Con Colleano, but from humble beginnings in Lismore and Lightning Ridge NSW he became the highest-paid circus performer in the world.