Ww 644 turns 100

The fireman prepares a hot lunch in the Ww 644"s firebox

Photo by Aaron Wong

24 October 2015

Ww 644 departs on the empty service in the evening

Photo by Aaron Wong

24 October 2015

A full complement of crew guide Ww 644 onto wagons from DBM contracting to shunt them

Photo by Aaron Wong

24 October 2015

Ww 644 arrives into Glenbrook ready for a morning tea train

Photo by Aaron Wong

26 October 2015

Flags are strung to celebrate Ww 644's service to the railway

Photo by Aaron Wong

26 October 2015

Ww 644 eases up to the special train

Photo by Aaron Wong

26 October 2015

The watertower at Glenbrook is awaiting restoration whereas the scratch built Jigger shed is awaiting finishing touches

Photo by Aaron Wong

26 October 2015

The formerly hi-rail GVR digger is used for among other things ballasting new sections of track

Photo by Aaron Wong

26 October 2015

De 507 is being used to supply air to the track workers finishing the approach siding to the turntable

Photo by Aaron Wong

26 October 2015

A slither of rail is cut from the approach trackset to ensure adequate clearance for the turntable

Photo by Aaron Wong

26 October 2015

More rail is cut during work on the ex Papakura turntable which when complete will just be large enough to turn GVR's Ja 1250 locomotive

Photo by Aaron Wong

26 October 2015

A coal and wax cake for Ww 644 and a Chocolate cake for staff and friends

Photo by Aaron Wong

26 October 2015