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G 53 Plinthed at Pemberton |
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This photo is provided by Ian Douglas and shows SSM No.7 plinthed at Pemberton on 26 May 2009. The tender hungry boards suggest this locomotive was last fired as a wood-burner, presumably with sawmill off cuts. This photo shows the locomotive is receiving a cosmetic upgrade, with new boiler clothing and a smokebox patch. |
This locomotive was built by James Martin of Gawler, SA (builder's number 117 of 1895) for the West Australian Government Railways (WAGR), receiving the road number G 53. The WAGR operated both 2-6-0 and 4-6-0 versions of this classic Beyer Peacock & Co locomotive design.
G 53 was later sold by the WAGR to the timber industry, becoming State Saw Mills No.7.
Following retirement, SSM No.7 was plinthed at Pemberton where it remains to this day.
Page updated: 11 May 2011