As part of the 2008 Maitland Steamfest, 3830 ran a shuttle trip out to Newcastle. Photographed here while on its return run to Maitland tender first at Warabrook.

The first Victorian main line steam tour for 2008 occurred on the 5th of May when R761 took 6 carriages filled with enthusiastic passengers for a day trip within the Ballarat region. R761 is seen ... (more)

A profile shot of a G8B locomotive, number T356. Due to a derailment earlier in the day with a steam locomotive within the yard, 356 was brought out with a number of other locomotives to put on a ... (more)

Working the shuttles between Camberwell and Mitcham, K153 pulling a train load of eager families enjoying a day out while reliving rail history. Off interest, steam locomotive K190 is trailing at ... (more)

An unidentified 3 carriage Comeng EMU waits patiently for passengers to disembark or board the service at Yarraville station. The train is working a Werribee to Flinders Street service early in th... (more)

Seen here for the first time in many many years, a heritage train is running along the Upfield line in inner melbourne. As part of Steamrail Victoria's "Suburban Rambler" tour, D3 639 leads a cons... (more)

Steam locomotive R761 hauling its passenger consist on a heritage tour to the country town of Seymour. Seen here just south of Oak Park Station leaving its mark in the air.

K153 on a driver training run with no pax leaving from Bacchus Marsh going back to Melbourne.

Steam locomotive 3642 idles at Central station in preparation to run the "Thirlmere Flyer" to the Thirlmere Festival of Steam.

K153 simmers past East Camberwell station in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne as it almost completes the second last return steam shuttle between Camberwell and Mitcham for the day.

After the arrival of the heritage special from Albury, the leading locomotive for the trip, B74 shunted forward and away from the consist which then led to the appearance that S303 brought the tra... (more)

During the Steamrail Open Days 2008, K190 seen here hooked up to K184 running a small trip up and down the yard. Photo taken on the Monday.

In the late afternoon winter sun, D3 658 is seen here running the last heritage steam shuttle between Geelong and Cowies Creek for the 150th anniversary of the first rail line in Geelong. As a not... (more)

As the sun begins to set on the days festivity's, D3 639 disguised as D3 658 trails on a shuttle for the Geelong rail line 150th anniversary from Cowies Creek to Geelong. Seen here just south of N... (more)

D3 639 disguised as D3 658 running a charter to Somerton Loop seen here on approach to Oak Park station with the city of Melbourne in the background. Many thanks to James Hansen for providing time... (more)