Steam into 1977

On the 24th of April, 1977 South Australian Railways steam locomotive 621 hauled an Australian Railway Historical Society Special Excursion around the suburbs of the capital of South Australia, Adelaide. The special was called Steam into 1977.
This video remembers not only the steam train trip but also the music that was popular in 1977.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Steam
• train
• South
• Australian
• Railways
• 1977
• Adelaide
• Australia
• Trains
• ARHS
• Steamranger

[Rx224]

I was on that trip. Definitely to Outer Harbour & return.

I even saw my back yard at Port Adelaide.

[SGRdotORGdotAU]

That disappearing Redhen at 4:18 we have one just like that down our way. Great video, shame about having the audio taken

[dj17q]

Hope u didnt plan to derail it? Heh. Yes sadly the beloved jolly green whispering giant is not running anymore, since 10 years ago due to tender badly rusted out inside-out. Considering the loco have been faithful for more than 55 years (up to 1998) u can understand the condition (and age) of it. At last count, to get it back in tip top condition approx half a mil might be needed. Not just the tender but the boiler itself as well. Talk about double whammo!! Hope you're well loaded? Donations?

[jamesfkenyon]

what happened to Malcom Barclay Hervey? 520

where is it/ I remember putting 50cent coins under it as a kid...

[LeamingtonSteve]

Check out 'Tornado Rips through Durham' for brand NEW British steam at speed!

[gaucij]

This footage looks like a run to Outer Harbour. Wow!

[ufn489]

Hi again,if you are interested i have a few photos of 520s and 620s from days gone by and other never seen before photos of Railway life here in S.A.I have a few in my Photo Gallery and Picasa3 Albums on my P.C.If interested call 08-83743053 and i will obtain your email address.Robert is my name.

[ufn489]

Hi again,if you are interested i have a few photos of 520s and 620s from days gone by and other never seen before photos of Railway life here in S.A. I have a few in my Photo Gallery and Picasa3 Albums on my P.C.

If interested call 08-83743053 and i will obtain your email address. Robert is my name

[dj17q]

Man, I would do anything to be in your shoes back then. I was born in '71 and missed all the big ARHS runs I have read so many times. Still, i did take several rides with 520, 621, the Rx's and of course the dolly tank. Love every minute of it, the passing scenery, the people like you and, all those special moments - something I will cherish forever. I was 5 years old when I went to Peterborough for the big centenary weekend in 76. Fabulous time. That was when I have fallen in love with 520.

[ufn489]

You are right again,Essington-Lewis is 523 and the Duchess 526.They were all fine locomotives and they were the motive power for the majority of trips i made during my child-hood traveling from Port Pirie to Adelaide during the 1950s.The train always stopped at Bowmans for a refreshment stop and the loco was given a long drink (of water).

My late Father was a loco man (SAR & CR) and preferred 620/520 workings rather than the "Webb" engines,particularly in the Adelaide Hills during Winter.