Steam Class 103A @ Rail Transport Museum - Valley Heights, NSW, Australia 2010 - Part 1 - 2

Sunday 22nd of August 2010

Sydney Steam Tram Motor. 103A was preserved operational for many years at the former Parramatta Park Steam Tramway until the arson attack at this museum in June 1993 destroyed most stock. 103A's wooden cab was incinerated at this time but the remainder of the loco was salvaged for restoration and moved to Valley Heights, where a new cab is under construction. (1) Restoration is now expected to be completed by September 2005. This photo, courtesy of Mark Newton, shows 103A in operation at Parramatta Park with an original steam tram trailer.

The Valley Heights Locomotive Depot was officially opened in January 1914. The Depot's locomotives assisted up to 30 trains a day from Valley Heights to Katoomba. Located on the steeply graded line to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, the Depot served the railways for 75 years. However, its days became numbered when more efficient and powerful electric locomotives were introduced - eventually resulting in the closure of the depot, marking a major milestone in the State's railway history. The site is now home to the Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum which provides interactive exhibits of engines and carriages, along with other unique displays of railway memorabilia.

Contact Address 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights NSW 2777
Phone 02 4751 4638 (weekends only)
Email atmuseum@optusnet.com.au
Website http://infobluemountains.net.au/locodepot

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