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Collections - Dennis O'Brien Page 1
These photographs are provided as a background to the restoration of the branch line and for the information of historians and enthusiasts.
Where possible, sources have been acknowledged. The Copyright of these photographs remains with the source / photographer and these photographs may not be reproduced without their permission.
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The Dennis O'Brien Collection - Page 1

The following rare photos were kindly supplied to Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway by noted railway author, Dennis O'Brien.
OTHR is very grateful to Dennis for allowing us to share these images with you.
The copyright for these photos is retained by Dennis O'Brien.
These photos may NOT be reproduced without express written permission from the copyright holder.

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Down Mixed revenue service 1960

(all photos © Dennis O'Brien)

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Photos 1 to 9 record a "Down" mixed in 1960 hauled by loco 1942 (more detail shown on individual enlargements - click on each photo).
    
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Photos 10 to 14 record the subsequent "Up" service from Oberon to Tarana where the train has been drawn onto the Up Main.

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3631 at Bathurst 1960 (?) Tarana on the day on the same day as the "Down" mixed in 1960 hauled by loco 1942
    
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At Tarana on the day on the same day as the "Down" mixed in 1960 hauled by loco 1942 (page 1)
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Special Tour train 14th May 1961

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Photos in this group are of a special Tour train run on the 14th May 1961 (more detail shown on individual enlargements - click on each photo)

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