3801, the 1st train to run from Coast to Coast in Australia
The photos were take at Spearwood between Rockingham Rd and the coast, this was set up
as a photo shoot with a narrow gauge steam train "DD592" and "3801" along side each other.
(Photographs and information, supplied by Alan Dawson)
3801 arriving at Spearwood, actually the site of the old Spearwood station, there
was still a small goods yard in operation and Spearwood Junction (behind the trains)
was also still operating, (the branch going to Spearwood and Bibra Lake wool stores).
3801 has arrived
D592 waiting
DD592 heads off towards the coast and Robb's Jetty, with 3801 following behind.
Taken between Spearwood and Robb's Jetty in the cutting before Cockburn Rd
Taken between Spearwood and Robb's Jetty in the cutting before Cockburn Rd
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