The Return to Steam of C17 720

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The Return to Steam of C17 720

On Sunday July 29th 2007, The Rosewood Railway Museum ran C17 720 up and down the Kunkala Yard.

This was not an official return to service but rather a demonstration run. It is anticipated that a Official Return to Service Ceremony will be held later in 2007.

Date: 07/31/07

Owner: Paul Shepherd

Size: 23 items

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Upon arrival at Kunkala we are greeted by DL3 and its small consist and Red Fred positioned in the platform. 29/7/07

Date: 07/31/07

Owner: Paul Shepherd

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DH38 positioned over the inspection pit. 29/7/07

Date: 07/31/07

Owner: Paul Shepherd

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Smoke drifts around the yard as Red Fred prepares for the run down the line to Cabanda. 29/7/07

Date: 07/31/07

Owner: Paul Shepherd

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The morning blow down. 29/7/07

Date: 07/31/07

Owner: Paul Shepherd

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Steam is admitted into the cylinders and C17 720 moves slowly forward. 29/7/07

Date: 07/31/07

Owner: Paul Shepherd

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Reversing out past the Workshop. 29/7/07

Date: 07/31/07

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Moments after pulling up in the loop, prior to performing approx half a dozen run by's. 29/7/07

Date: 07/31/07

Owner: Paul Shepherd

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A case of mistaken identity. 29/7/07

Date: 07/31/07

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One of the many run pasts performed before the ceremony. 29/7/07

Date: 07/31/07

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About to perform a runpast for the patrons. 29/7/07

Date: 07/31/07

Owner: Paul Shepherd

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