R3 on the north bound Boat Train at Austin's Ferry circa 1938. Ben Sheppard photo, Ted Lidster collection
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In the late 1930s, R3 & R4 were fitted with streamlining similar to the VR S class for operation of Hobart to Launceston expresses.
R3 on the north bound and R4 on the south bound. Ben Sheppard photo, Ted Lidster collection
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R3 on the north bound Boat Train departing Hobart station circa 1938. Ben Sheppard photo, Ted Lidster collection
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Tasmanian Government Railways R Class Engines 3 & 4
Thread by @ozbob13: #TGRsteamlocomotives R class 4-6-2 4 built Perry Gawler 1923 R1-R4 R3 & R4 streamlined late 1930s for Hobart to Launcexpresses TGR R Class, no. 3, streamlined, northbound with passenger carriages in matching livery, Austin's Ferry… threadreaderapp.com/thread/1267617…

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Alice Springs Up Ghan NT 65
Weston Langford 19 September 1965
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