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Special Train Notices
Below are a number of extracts from operational documents called "Special Train Notices" which were published by the New South Wales Government Railways Department (NSWGR - now RailCorp). These documents were issued to railway staff and were to provide information on special train movements which were not covered by the normal timetable and provide some ideas for "alternative" activities. These documents are copyrighted by the Rail Corporation New South Wales.
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Preservation Society Tour, Hawkesbury River (Extract from STN 644,1958)
This extract from STN 644, 1958 describes the running of special passenger train hauled by 2705 for the Railway Preservation Society.
Extract from STN 644, 1958 - 13.99 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Mothers Day, Sandgate Cemetery (Extract from STN 288,1960)
This extract from STN 288, 1960 describes the running of a number of special extra passenger trains in the Newcastle area to take visitors to the Sandagte Cemetery.
Extract from STN 288, 1960 - 16.29 kB
命ailCorp 1960
St Patrick's Sports Day, Maitland (Extract from STN 136,1958)
This extract from STN 136, 1958 describes the running of a number of special passenger trains between Newcastle and Maitland for a St Patrick's day sports carnival.
Extract from STN 136, 1958 - 15.14 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Working of Offical Train for Electrification Opening @ Gosford (Extract from STN 004,1960)
This extract from STN 004, 1960 describes the operation of the Inter-urban electric train carrying official to the opening of Electrification to Gosford in 1960.
Extract from STN 004, 1960 - 31.92 kB
命ailCorp 1960
Bank Engine up Eastwood Bank (Extract from STN 13,1958)
This extract from STN 13, 1958 describes a banking operation with a C30T from West Ryde to Hornsby.
Extract from STN 13, 1958 - 13.59 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Special Ballast (Scrap) Train - Gosford to Broadmeadow (Extract from STN 048,1958)
This extract from STN 048, 1958 describes the operation of a special ballast train to pick up scrap between Gosford and Broadmeadow Yards.
Extract from STN 048,1958 - 20.31 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Special Ballast (Sleepers) Train - Hornsby to Cowan (Extract from STN 083,1958)
This extract from STN 083, 1958 describes the operation of a special ballast (sleepers) train to drop off sleepers between Hornsby and Cowan.
Extract from STN 083,1958 - 20.56 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Special Passenger Train - Wyong to Sydney (Extract from STN 88,1958)
This extract from STN 88, 1958 describes the operation of a special passenger train to pick up National Fitness children and teachers at Wyong and take them to Sydney.
Extract from STN 088,1958 - 29.18 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Special Test Train - 6017 - Endfield to Broadmeadow (Extract from STN 103,1958)
This extract from STN 103, 1958 describes the operation of a special test train between Enfield and Broadmeadow and return.
Extract from STN 103,1958 - 22.43 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Pigeons to Wyong (Extract from STN 238,1958)
This extract from STN 238, 1958 makes the provision for the carriage of racing pigeons to Wyong.
Extract from STN 238,1958 - 13.15 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Renew Switch between Strathfield and North Strathfield (Extract from STN 241,1958)
This extract from STN 241, 1958 the changes to train oprations for maintenance work on a switch between Strathfield and North Stratfield.
Extract from STN 241,1958 - 17.68 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Infrastructure Repairs at Concord West (Extract from STN 562,1958)
This extract from STN 562, 1958 describes track restrictions due to infrastructure repair works at Concord West and North Strathfield.
Extract from STN 562,1958 - 16.72 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Sunday School Picnic @ Fassifern (Extract from STN 702,1958)
This extract from STN 702, 1958 describes the movements of the special train provided for the Mayfield methodist Sunday School to go to Fassifern for their Picnic.
Extract from STN 702,1958 - 21.14 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Special Tour Train - ARHS - Sydney to Cessnock and Return (Extract from STN 733,1958)
This extract from STN 733, 1958 describes the operation of a special tour train run for the ARHS between Sydney and Cessnock and return.
Extract from STN 733,1958 - 45.96 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Altered Working due to New Electrical Feeders (Extract from STN 759,1958)
This extract from STN 759, 1958 describes the operation of special trains to replace normal services whilst the overhead wire supply is turned off between Hornsby and Strathfield.
Extract from STN 759,1958 - 32.97 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Conveyance of Workmen From Various Mileages Around Cowan (Extract from STN 768,1958)
This extract from STN 768, 1958 describes the running of trains to pick up workmen from various spots between mileages between Cowan and Hawkesbury River.
Extract from STN 768,1958 - 19.24 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Renew Electric Wiring, Petersham and MacDonaldtown (Extract from STN 805,1958)
This extract from STN 805, 1958 describes track restrictions due to wiring repair works between Petersham and MacDonaldtown.
Extract from STN 805,1958 - 26.92 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Ballast Train (Metal) - Hornsby to Hawkesbury River (Extract from STN 809,1958)
This extract from STN 809, 1958 describes a special train to unload ballast between Hawkesbury River and Cowan.
Extract from STN 809,1958 - 20.93 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Speed Test Hornsby to Cowan (Extract from STN 868,1958)
This extract from STN 868, 1958 describes the running of 46 class electric engines on a speed test between Hornsby and Cowan.
Extract from STN 868,1959 - 22.59 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Inspection Train, Hawkesbury River to Cowan (Extract from STN 885,1958)
This extract from STN 885, 1958 describes an inspection train to check the overhead wiring between Hawkesbury River and Cowan.
Extract from STN 885(1),1958 - 24.96 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Work Train, Hornsby to Gosford (Extract from STN 885,1958)
This extract from STN 885, 1958 describes a work train to erect poles between Woy Woy and Hawkesbury River.
Extract from STN 885(2),1958 - 26.26 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Pilot Engine to West Ryde (Extract from STN 914,1958)
This extract from STN 914, 1958 describes the positioning of an electric locomotive at West Ryde to act as a Pilot during the heavy Christmas traffic period.
Extract from STN 914,1958 - 20.25 kB
命ailCorp 1958
Special Concrete Train, Gosford to Ourimbah. (Extract from STN 602,1959)
This extract from STN 602, 1959 describes the running of a special concrete train to pour foundations between Gosford and Ourimbah.
Extract from STN 602,1959 - 22.31 kB
命ailCorp 1959
Special Train, 4803 Enfield to Broadmeadow. (Extract from STN 688,1959)
This extract from STN 688, 1959 describes the running of a special Goods train with 4803. 4803 is being transferred to Werris Creek.
Extract from STN 688,1959 - 20.38 kB
命ailCorp 1959
Light Engine Movement - Sydney to Broadmeadow. (Extract from STN 763,1959)
This extract from STN 763, 1959 describes the transfer of a light engine (3138) from Sydney to Broadmeadow.
Extract from STN 763,1959 - 19.88 kB
命ailCorp 1959
46 Class crew training, Sydney to Hawkesbury River and Return (Extract from STN 836,1959)
This extract from STN 836, 1959 describes the running of 46 class electric engines between Sydney and Hawkesbury River for crew training.
Extract from STN 836,1959 - 17.54 kB
命ailCorp 1959
Historical Train, Sydney to Gosford and Wyong (Extract from STN 027,1960)
This extract from STN 027, 1960 describes the running of a Special historical train using 12 Class locomotives from Sydney to Gosford, Wyong and return.
Extract from STN 027,1960 - 24.7 kB
命ailCorp 1960
Special Goods Train (1000 tons) - Enfield to Broadmeadow (Extract from STN 29,1960)
This extract from STN 29, 1958 describes the operation of a Special Goods train (1000 tons) with two 46 Class engines from Enfield to Gosford and a 60 & 50 Class from Gosford to Broadmeadow.
Extract from STN 29, 1960 - 24.93 kB
命ailCorp 1960
Wirth Bros. Circus Train, Alexandria to Honeysuckle (Extract from STN 035,1960)
This extract from STN 035, 1960 describes the running of a Special train from Alexandria to Honeysuckle to transport the Wirth's Circus on the first leg of it's northern tour.
Extract from STN 035,1960 - 26.04 kB
命ailCorp 1960
Special Stop for Governor. (Extract from STN 070,1960)
This extract from STN 070, 1960 describes the need to make a special stop of the Newcastle Express to let the Governor off.
Extract from STN 070,1960 - 14.94 kB
命ailCorp 1960
Cleaning Overhead Wiring - Mullet Ck and Woy Woy Tunnels. (Extract from STN 84,1960)
This extract from STN 84, 1960 describes the cleaning of overhead wiring in the Mullet Ck and Woy Woy tunnels.
Extract from STN 97,1960 - 24.37 kB
命ailCorp 1960
Rail Motor No 3 - Transfer Muswellbrook to Redfern. (Extract from STN 97,1960)
This extract from STN 97, 1960 describes the transfer of Rail Motor No. 3 from Muswellbrook to Redfern.
Extract from STN 97,1960 - 20.75 kB
命ailCorp 1960
Special Train - Welded Rail, Enfield to Broadmeadow. (Extract from STN 104,1960)
This extract from STN 104, 1960 describes a special train used to drop welded rails off at various points between Enfield and Broadmeadow Yards.
Extract from STN 104,1960 - 22.91 kB
命ailCorp 1960
Special Train - Stator to Wangi Power Station. (Extract from STN 336,1960)
This extract from STN 336, 1960 describes a special train used to carry a stator to the Wangi Power Station.
Extract from STN 336,1960 - 21.52 kB
命ailCorp 1960
Rail Paybus - Civic to Clyde. (Extract from STN 3xx,1960)
This extract from STN 3xx, 1960 describes the transfer of a Rail Paybus from Civic to Clyde Sidings.
Extract from STN 3xx,1960 - 17.44 kB
命ailCorp 1960
Special Poison Train - Hornsby to Hawkesbury River. (Extract from STN 645,1960)
This extract from STN 645, 1960 describes a special train to spray weedicide between Hawkesbury River and Hornsby.
Extract from STN 645,1960 - 22.15 kB
命ailCorp 1960
Special Poison Train - Toronto & Wangi Branches. (Extract from STN 395,late 1960s)
This extract from STN 395, 1960 describes a special train to spray weedicide on the Toronto and Wangi Branches.
Extract from STN 395,late 1960s - 19.8 kB
命ailCorp