42105 Returns to the Rails
November 19, 2023
ECHR are proud to have recently partnered with Chumrail to assist in the recommissioning process for loco 42105, which recently made its triumphant return to
News and Announcements
Latest Updates
Welcome to the Fleet, X54!
May 4, 2021
East Coast Heritage Rail is proud to announce the purchase of former Victorian Railways third series X class locomotive X54. We plan to return X54
Farewell C3704
May 9, 2019
The more eagle-eyed observer on a Redfern train this morning may have noticed the plaza at South Eveleigh looking a little barer than it did
A New Chapter – East Coast Heritage Rail
April 6, 2019
Our Cockatoo Run, proudly operated since 1995, Hawkesbury River Express and various one-off tours that we run are what our passengers know and love. Whilst
Announcements
42105 Returns to the Rails
ECHR are proud to have recently partnered with Chumrail to assist in the recommissioning process for loco 42105, which recently made its triumphant return to
November 19, 2023
Welcome to the Fleet, X54!
East Coast Heritage Rail is proud to announce the purchase of former Victorian Railways third series X class locomotive X54. We plan to return X54
May 4, 2021
Farewell C3704
The more eagle-eyed observer on a Redfern train this morning may have noticed the plaza at South Eveleigh looking a little barer than it did
May 9, 2019
ECHR Stories
Links to the past: The Hawkesbury River Express
Today, little do many realise the invaluable assistance that the Indigenous people provided to the fledgling European colony in its early days. Bungoree, of Guringai
January 18, 2017
What’s in a name?
Many followers of the Eveleigh Projects blog would be familiar with our two regular mainline trains – the Cockatoo Run and Hawkesbury River (Deerubbun) Express
November 5, 2016
ECHR Projects Blog
See what our volunteers are up to! This page combines the former ‘Eveleigh Projects’ blog with updates on our current restoration projects
Latest Projects
Maintenance Update: To Port!
July 27, 2021
In 2017 we moved on from Eveleigh due to changes in and around the site and the tenure arrangements. We’re setting ourselves up in the
Charging Ahead
January 12, 2017
It takes a lot of commitment to keep our heritage tourist trains gracing our rails, with services like 3801 Limited’s Cockatoo Run linking the City
Contributor Snapshot
November 29, 2016
There are a huge number of different ways in which you can help with our restoration efforts at Eveleigh, a number of which may not
MBR2078: A Silver Lining
September 21, 2016
Our long-serving Buffet car MBR2078 ‘Woronora’ has recently been treated to a resealing of its roof, a necessary part of the rigorous regular maintenance program
Around the Depot
Maintenance Update: To Port!
In 2017 we moved on from Eveleigh due to changes in and around the site and the tenure arrangements. We’re setting ourselves up in the
July 27, 2021
And now for something completely different…
Our Eveleigh Projects volunteers have recently spent a weekend working on the iconic Red Rattler carriage situated in the Australian Technology Park. Known as a
September 20, 2016
January Update
Eveleigh has been a multi-user facility since 1987. In that time, many items of rollingstock have called Eveleigh home, including world-renowned steam locomotive #4472 Flying
February 3, 2015
CAM502 – 72ft Composite Sitting and Lounge Car
Contributor Snapshot
There are a huge number of different ways in which you can help with our restoration efforts at Eveleigh, a number of which may not
November 29, 2016
Christening Time – Welcome to the world CAM502
Well it has been an incredible journey. But we are delighted to say that our little pet project of 8 years was recently completed last
February 9, 2016
From TAM to CAM
TAM sleeping cars must be one of the most recognised carriage types used by the NSWGR but there is a lot more to them than
September 26, 2015
HKB836 – Mail Van with Guard’s Compartment
Marker Lights
It is time to replace the marker lights on both ends of the HKB. Each marker lamp was previously overhauled and was ready to be
November 14, 2010
Time to Paint It
Another work day and another coat of paint (2nd) is applied to the HKB. After a light rub back the second coat of paint was
October 31, 2010
SFN2182 – N Type Second Class Sitting Car
Maintenance Update: To Port!
In 2017 we moved on from Eveleigh due to changes in and around the site and the tenure arrangements. We’re setting ourselves up in the
July 27, 2021
Overhauling a Carriage Part 3: New Battery Boxes
Often overlooked, the battery boxes are an essential part of a well maintained heritage train. While the work is far from glorious, this sort of
August 26, 2013
Overhauling a Carriage Part 2: Bogie Work
The following is a selection of photos were taken from our mechanical team showing some of the key steps ina complete overhaul of one of
August 26, 2013
XBS2158 – 65ft First Class Corridor Car
Charging Ahead
It takes a lot of commitment to keep our heritage tourist trains gracing our rails, with services like 3801 Limited’s Cockatoo Run linking the City
January 12, 2017
Blades of Glory
Following on from our last post about the disassembly and preparation of the compartment fans in the XBS, work has subsequently progressed on their finishing
September 19, 2016
Doing it for the fans
In each compartment of the first class BS carriages was fitted a single wall mounted electric fan running on 24V DC, mounted above the doorway
August 14, 2016
More Projects
MBR2078: A Silver Lining
Our long-serving Buffet car MBR2078 ‘Woronora’ has recently been treated to a resealing of its roof, a necessary part of the rigorous regular maintenance program
September 21, 2016
A look back (2012) – New batteries for ABN2194
The old lead acid batteries on crew car ABN2194 had failed, and a set of replacement cells were sourced for this car. With the battery
July 23, 2014
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- 1300 65 3801
- trains@3801limited.com.au
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