Sunday, March 29, 2015

A third locomotive is needed for this year's Steamfest in Maitland

From the Maitland Mercury report:
A team of locomotive experts is scouring NSW to find a third steam engine for Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest activities this year.
They already have two, but hope to find a third one.
The quest to pinpoint another locomotive was launched after the previous engine needed extensive repairs.
“Steamfest organisers have been advised that the particular locomotive 3265 will no longer be attending Hunter Valley Steamfest,” Maitland City Council communications team leader Chris Breaden said. 

Full article available at Maitland Mercury, March 24, 2015.