NM25 became a stationary boiler at Port Augusta. In 1975 passed to the Pichi Richi railway. Their staff now have this loco operating and in excellent condition. It often works their twice monthly Afghan Express, going from Port Augusta to Quorn and return, working over the same line it would have 70 years ago.

At Port Augusta the Pichi Richi railway have a 42 inch gauged bay one side of the platform. There is a through standard gauge line on the other side of the platform where the present day India - Pacific & Ghan passenger trains will stop for passengers. Also the preserved railway has a shed where they stable the loco and stock for working their Afghan Express. In the dry season the Afghan Express will also haul a 2,000 gallon water wagon as well as passenger coaches. Filling up in Port Augusta and emptying at the Quorn works.

Often a least one inter-state freight will pass through Port Augusta station while you are waiting to board the Afghan Express. Normally 3 large diesels, accommodation coach and an endless procession of freight or container wagons. Even double stacked container wagons. Port Augusta is still a major railway town.