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Yes it is a Beyer-Peacock, built for the NSW State Govt railways, known as the C30 class. Originally there were 145 built, 50 were built in the railway's Eveleigh Workshops, as 4-6-4 tank locos for the Sydney suburban network. The first ones were delivered in 1903 and the last in 1917. Electrification started in 1924. From 1928 to 1932 77 were converted to 4-6-0 tender locos, as in this shot, using a variety of older 6 or 8 wheeled tenders. These became the principle branch line power until replaced by diesels in the 60s. These tender types were the C30T class.

This album shows a 30 cl on a tour hauling the steam era suburban cars.
www.ipernity.com/doc/grahamh/album/466459

This album has a few shots (one is my banner photo) at its end of the 30T cl in use as a yard shunter. (1972 was the last whole year of Govt steam in NSW)
www.ipernity.com/doc/grahamh/album/467595/@/page:3:9

See also www.ipernity.com/doc/grahamh/24204421

Nicely taken, Graham. If I remember correctly, when I was growing up in Brisbane these were commonly seen on what was known as the Kyogle Lne to NSW. HFF and have a great weekend.

Ein Schmuckstück! HFF, Graham. Ich wünsche Dir ein schönes und sonniges Wochenende! Bleib gesund.

hFF

HFF!
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A lovely nostalgic sight! hFF and a good weekend!

HFF and a great weekend, Graham!

The end of a steam locomotive.... HFF Graham.

Always good to see such engines, even if they are locked up like this. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the week. Herb

Nice capture Graham, it would be better on a preserved line I guess.
HFF and a good weekend

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende!

Forever enclosed…?
HFF Graham

A classic one there Graham. HFF and happy weekend.

Good to see it has survived. Looks like it needs some TLC & a lot of cash to get back in steam!
HFF Graham. Enjoy the weekend.

Would be a big job. I read somewhere that the copper boiler tubes and copper from the firebox were removed before it was put here. Also I'd guess that plenty brass fittings were also taken. There is one of these in working order here: www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/tickets
and another which ran till 2018 is under overhaul here: canberrarail.org.au/3016/updates3016.html

Wonderful!
It is always so nice to see a steam loco even if it is parked now!
HFF and have a great weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun

Fine rarity in display! Belated HFF, Graham!