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SETS is arranging reproduction numberboards for some of its electric locomotives. Currently we have produced trial new boards for 8649. We have borrowed original 86 Class boards and used photographs to recreate the typeface. The new numberboards have been fitted and can be seen illustrated on the details page. We are able to provide 86/85/80 Class numberboards with any number to order. The current 86 class production design can be seen here.

Covers memorable and every day rail scenes in Victoria:-

Australian steam preservation history 2007-2015:-

A rare tour with a 10 class steam loco to Pelton in 2014, 3237 with a railway research express to Thirlmere in 2013, 3642 on shuttles on the Leppington line shuttles in 2015. 3016 on a transfer back to Queanbeyan in 2007, Also see 6029 as it headed to Wagga Wagga in 2015 on a memorable weekend.

Classic Diesels At Work:-

Highlights include numerous members of the GM, B, S, 421, CLF & CLP classes in service of QR, SSR and other operators with grain, container & infrastructure workings, It includes preserved locomotives 4201, 4204 & 42101 on a various tour trains as well as numerous classes of locomotives in the shafts, teamed with streamliners including other first generation ALCO & EMD power.

Victorian C-Class diesels working in NSW:-

This presentation chronicles the use of the C class locomotives by variouse operators in New South Wales including Silverton, Pacific National, Qube, SSR, South Spur, on various operations including heavy coal, containers, grain & other movements.

Pichi Richi Anniversary Weekend:-

Pichi Richi railway preservation society held its inaugural rail fan weekend in May 2014. This marked the 40th anniversary of the heritage group. It was a 2 day celebration with special trips with its collection of operating rolling stock. You will see Brill railmotor 106 & trailer car 305, ex Commonwealth railways steam locomotive NM25, Commonwealth railways diesel locomotive NB30, NT76 leading a mixed goods to Port Augusta & return, shots of lined up locos. See an exciting weekend of heritage railway action.

See Australian steam preservation history

See 3265 fresh from restoration and still in primer as it undergoes re-commissioning trials. See 3801 in grey nurse colours heading out of Orange. 3642 on a run down to Kiama and then take a tour to Zig Zag and Wallerawang with 3801 and 3830.

More Preserved Steam in Action

See 3237 & 5917 double headed from Cowra to Goulbourn with LVR, 3830 on a trip with the powerhouse museum as it powers through the country side, 3112 on the blue mountains and then 3237 on a Rosehill trip.

NSW Railways Sesqui-Centenary Celebrations:-

In September 2005 a series of special events were staged to celebrate the 150th anniversary the opening of the first railway line in NSW. Most of the operational main line steam locomotives in the state, as well as diesel electric & electric heritage stock were used to showcase the rich heritage of rail transport, in a special that may not be repeated for many years!

Scenes of the final years of operation of the 86-class electrics, including:-

Preserved Steam in Action

Capturing the diversity of the NSW steam scene from 1997 to the eve of the 150th anniversary of NSW Railways in 2005, this DVD focuses on the unusual and out of the ordinary in recent steam preservation.

See the GMR in Action

Steam locomotive 1919 at the head of a passenger train, and W2 class tram 392 on the route from Glenreagh, through the Tallowood Chute, to Tallawudjah Creek

See over 100 Hunter Valley trains recorded between 2005 and 2007

These include one off steam, diesel & railcar tours, to the every day diesel & electric suburban trains, private operator freight trains and the ever present coal trains. It captures a period of the Sandgate flyover, the demise of the 620 sets, with plenty of 90 class & colourful QRN locomotives on coal trains.

See steam loco 3801 travel on country lines:-

We join 3801 on an historic journey from Binnaway to Cobar in its grey nurse paint in 2008. Highlights include pacing the loco along many straights then capture its arrival at Cobar (first time visit). Then we see 3801 in its traditional green as it heads west from Orange to Wellington, then some cross country action at Dubbo, Merrygoen, Elong Elong & Binnaway.

ALCO Diesels on the Mudgee Line

Once the mainstay of the New South Wales main lines, the venerable 44 and 45 class ALCO diesel locomotives are shown-off with three memorable tours on the scenic, but now closed, Mudgee line: 4486/4401 to Mudgee on 26 January 2005, 4471/4486/4401/4473 to Kandos on 28 January 2006 and 4501/4486 to Kandos on 4 February 2007.

Steam over the Blue Mountains:-

Trains crossing the Mountains in the period 2006-2010

See a full variety of workings from Kingswood to Lithgow; including freight, interurban & long distance passenger trains, as they work on steep grades & tight curves in order to conquer these obstacles.

More Vintage Diesel Action!

Witness the return to service of 4001 after 40 years of sitting on static display, and capture its first start up on the turntable at Thirlmere. See 4001 on its first run to Central station, then on its first major run to Bathurst. Includes scenes of 4520 & 4306 on the return from a Broken Hill tour, 4520 plus 44211 on a tour to Bathurst, and 4520 & 4490 on the last loco hauled train out of Mudgee.

High quality reprints of original railways documents are being reprinted to be in stock again. These include:-

Newsletter of SETS.

Currently all published colour editions in volume 23 (2013) and volume 24 (2013) are still available as back issues. A stocktake of the remaining copies of earlier black and white editions is being carried out.

A long tradition in SETS' near 30 year history.

We have a limited number of Monorail and Sydney Trains picture mugs still available. Details of the range will be posted here. A new production run of our C.R. Hose collectable mugs is planned!