Tuesday 26 November 2013

Eveleigh, Locomotive Workshop, carriage

This old train carriage is on display at the Australian Technology Park, in the inner city suburb of Eveleigh. The building was formerly the Locomotive Workshop, part of the Eveleigh Railway Yards which were the largest and most technologically advanced workshops in the southern hemisphere in the late 19th century. This type of single deck steel rail car operated on the Sydney Suburban system from 1925 until 1992.

18 comments:

  1. That looks to be a well kept carrage, it it used for anything

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    1. Bill, yes I believe they use it as an office for the train tours.

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  2. Wonderful find. I love trains, and this oldie is in very good shape.

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  3. It certainly evokes images of a bygone era.

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  4. I do love those old trains and it is indeed in good shape! Fun 60 is right, It does indeed evoke images of a bygone era !! Great post for the day as always, Jim! Have a good week!

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  5. It would be fun to see the interior, if it is still intact.

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  6. Its a beauty. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River.

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  7. Looks like a collector's item, my family is really into model trains. Great shot!

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  8. Lovely shot of a vintage railway car ~ thanks, carol, xxx

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  9. What a beautiful train! Imagine that red train coming 'round the track! Happy Ruby Tuesday Too

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    1. Towards the end, they were nicknamed "red rattlers" for the noises they made, compared to the newer trains.

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  10. What a gorgeous train car, Jim. I've always loved trains, and I find the sound of them very soothing. I wouldn't want to live near a highway or an airport, but train tracks are fine by me.
    K

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  11. A wonderful one!

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