Join the Society and 3801 Limited on a day trip to enjoy early 1960s
motive power in the form of a vintage electric loco to Gosford and a
steam engine on to Newcastle.
Our all day tour will feature 4615 and 3801 hauling a consist of vintage
carriages with lift-up windows.
3801 was built by Clyde Engineering of Granville between January 1943
and March 1945. It was one of the first five of the class built
streamlined and was initially painted grey before being painted green in
1946. Its design maximum speed was 128 km/h. 4615 was built by
Metropolitan-Vickers Beyer-Peacock and entered service in January 1957.
Relive the days of the Newcastle Flyer, with an engine change en route,
as electric locomotive 4615 works the train to Gosford, before 3801
takes over for the run to Newcastle. On the return 4615 will come on in
the lead as the 'bank engine' at Gosford. Enjoy riding the
gradients of the Hawkesbury in spectacular scenery behind an electric
locomotive. It will be an enthusiast's event not to be missed.
Our tour will commence with an 9:22 am departure from Central with
pick-ups at Strathfield (9:33) and Hornsby (9:54), proceeding via the
main north to Gosford. Here we make a stop for 10 minutes to change
locos for the run to Newcastle.
We have a lunchbreak at Newcastle for one and three quarter hours. We
then depart for Sydney at 1:45 pm, stopping at Gosford to take water,
and attach 4615 for the climb up Cowan Bank. 4615 detaches at Hornsby.
There will be an opportunity to take photos at various stops made on the
way and details will be provided on board.
Set downs are at Hornsby (4:17) and Strathfield (4:43). The trip
concludes at Central at around 4:57 pm.
MEMBERS FARES ARE: Adults $90, Concessions $80 and Children (5-18 years)
$60. Family fare (see form) $180. Members bookings should be made
through the Society and seating is limited.
Buffet car attached. Light refreshments available on the train.
