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The 6029 Project

Progress pictures

Pictures of the restoration of 6029 will be published as they become available, to show the progress of this project.

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Lifting the old boiler from 6029 October 2008
6029's old boiler has been lifted from the loco frame, thanks to a heavy crane and expert preparation, and testing of the new boiler has begun - Mike Reynell picture [Click on picture for larger image].
Cab of loco 6029 August 2008
The weathered cab of loco 6029 has been cleaned and partially primed at the large erecting shop at Eveleigh, Sydney - Steve Preston picture [Click on picture for larger image].
Cab of loco 6029 June 2008
The weathered cab of loco 6029 has been delivered into the Large erecting shop at Eveleigh, Sydney, for repair and restoration by our friends at 3801 Limited [Click on picture for larger image].
Restoration workers on the 6029 project April 2008
April 20 was Project 6029's most succesful workday. The photo shows 14 of the 16 workers posing after a BBQ lunch during the workday. Acheivements on the day included further dismantling of the smokebox interior of the old boiler and removal of mounting plates used during the previous life of the replacement boiler. [Click on picture for larger image] Photograph by Andrew Duffy.
Restoration work on steam locomotive 6029 Preparation of the replacement 6029 boiler March 2008
The restoration crew is preparing the loco smokebox and ash pan to facilitate removal of the faulty boiler from the frame, while preparing the replacement boiler for testing. [Click for larger image] Photographs by Howard Moffatt.
Locomotive 6029 Disassembling locomotive 6029

November 2007
Work begins on disassembling 6029, to allow inspection of internal features. [Click for larger image] Photographs by Howard Moffatt.
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First work day on restoration of 6029 October 2007
The first work day. The work crew at the Canberra work site where restoration of 6029 is being carried out. Matthew Roberts photograph.

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