Beyer-Garratt 6029 Restored

[AdmiralLeviathan]

While here in the US we have C&0 1309, N&W 611, and UP 4018 in the spotlight, the aussies have been busy restoring a mammoth of their own;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NImBrqECYlU

I've been following the project for a few years now and I'm honestly surprised how quick this thing got on the rails. Now we wait for the paperwork to be done before she can start hauling excursions.

[arizonachris]

Awesome stuff. One of the most interesting locomotive designs ever. Was she converted to burn oil? Or just a darn good fireman? (also looked like the whole consist was running backwards)

[AdmiralLeviathan]

Awesome stuff. One of the most interesting locomotive designs ever. Was she converted to burn oil? Or just a darn good fireman? (also looked like the whole consist was running backwards)

Didn't recall that they converted 6029. The fire is stoked by a mechanical auger (Similar to that of the Big Boy's) so the fireman gets an easy ride.
The train was indeed running backwards-- some engines of this class were actually equipped with two control stands so it could be driven in either direction. Not sure if 6029 is one of those or not.

[Ericmopar]

I love Garratts.