New South Wales Government Railways 4-8-4+4-8-4 No. 6029
Thirlmere, New South Wales, Australia 		Location: NSW Rail Museum
Status: Operational
Posted: May 8, 2022 @ 06:05:38 by Russell Newman
The former New South Wales Government Railways Beyer Peacock built Garratt 4-8-4+4-8-4 No. 6029 the largest operating steam locomotive in the Southern Hemisphere has been sold by its owner to the NSW Government to become part of the Transport Heritage NSW and now has a bright future as part of their operating fleet on the mainlines of New South Wales, Australia.
Posted: Mar 14, 2022 @ 06:03:08 by Russell Newman
The former New South Wales Government Railways Beyer Peacock built Garratt 4-8-4+4-8-4 No. 6029 which is the largest operating steam locomotive in the Southern Hemisphere will be running at the Hunter Valley Steamfest on the 9th and 10th of April 2022.
Posted: Jul 10, 2018 @ 12:07:56 by Robin R Beck
Since this loco was auctioned off to offset debts at Canberra Railway Museum, the new owner has based it at Thirlmere with an arrangement allowing it to be used by NSW Transport Heritage. It hauled 12 passenger trains at the Sydney Transport Heritage Expo in June. I believe all seats being sold.
Posted: Mar 20, 2018 @ 13:03:23 by Russell Newman
No. 6029 has been added to the line up of steam locomotives taking part in this years Hunter Valley Steamfest on the weekend of the 14th and 15th of April 2018.
Posted: Feb 28, 2018 @ 04:02:27 by Russell Newman
With a agreement with the new owners. Beyer-Garratt built 4-8-4+4-8-4 No. 6029 is to be based at the NSW Rail Museum at Thirlmere in New South Wales Australia. No. 6029 which is the Southern Hemisphere s largest operating steam locomotive will be part of the mainline steam fleet there and will make its debut at the Thirlmere Festival of Steam on the 3rd and 4th of March 2018.
Posted: Feb 20, 2018 @ 17:02:21 by Russell Newman
Some really good news on former New South Wales Government Railways Garrett 4-8-4+4-8-4 No. 6029. The locomotive has been sold to a privet owner has undergone some steam tests at Thirlmere in New South Wales where its currently based. No date has been set for its return to the Australian mainlines but it could possibly be taking part in this years Hunter Valley Steamfest out there?
Posted: Aug 29, 2017 @ 16:08:11 by Russell Newman
Some very sad news about 6029. Following closer of the Canberra Railway Museum and the selling of most of its rolling stock 6029 has been put up for sale.
Posted: Jul 27, 2017 @ 14:07:20 by Russell Newman
Following sad closer of the Canberra Railway Museum due to money problems the large Garrett locomotive 6029 has been moved the Trainworks Museum at Thirlmere. Where it is currently in storage there but maintained in working order.
Posted: Feb 22, 2012 @ 05:02:42 by Martin Bodman
Appears to be undergoing restoration by ARHS, Canberra - see: http://project6029.blogspot.com/ Elsewhere the build date is given as 1952 not 1954] [MB 2012-2-22]
Posted: Oct 10, 2007 @ 21:10:03 by Peter
On Saturday 6 October 2007 the ARHS [ACT Division]commenced preparing this locomotive fer a boiler change and subsequent return to service. Estimated cost is half a million dollars..donations very welcome! see www.arhsact.org.au/rollingstock/6029
Posted: Jul 25, 2007 @ 03:07:42 by Jack Barker
pending possiable restration