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Abt Rail Locomotive History.



No: 2 Abt Loco

No: 2 Abt Loco on the 1 in 20 gradient between Dubbil Barril and Rinadeena. Note the "Rack Rail" in front of the engine which enabled it to haul itself up the line.



Two abt locos

Two Abt Locos going up the 1 in 16 gradient.



Early morning train

Early morning train leaving Queenstown Station 1963.



Abt Loco in rain forest

Abt Loco amongst the rain forest on the banks of King River.



The last train at Regatta Point

The last passenger train at Regatta Point June29th 1963.



Abt No: 5 at Rinadeena

Abt No: 5 loco at Rinadeena.




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