In the workshop
Current projects in the workshops
S 306
Since being gifted to Seven-o-Seven Operations by Pacific National S 306 has formed important motive power four our Slow Rail Journey tours, but unable to lead our trains.
S 306 is currently in the workshop as our major project. This includes include body repairs, rust removal and building new body panels, repainting into a new livery and installation of an ICE radio. Other work on S 306 will include mechanical overhaul and upgrades to its cab.
See our S class locomotive page for further information on Seven-0-Seven Operations S class locomotive fleet.
Southern Aurora cars
Following transport from New South Wales to North Dynon and road transport to our Newport workshops Seven-0-Seven Operations commenced restoration works on former Southern Aurora cars NAM 2372 and NAM 2380 to add to our slow rail journeys tour fleet.
Restoration activities include, refitting of electrical and air conditioning equipment, conversion to broad gauge, replumbing, installation of retention tanks for showers and toilets, replacement of missing compartment components, window refitting and dust and grime removal.
Three PHN power vans were initially built for the Southern Aurora, to provide head end power for air conditioning and on-train lighting as well as an additional 6 tons of luggage capacity. The vehicles were PHN2361, 2632 and 2363. A further three vehicles were built in 1962 for the Spirit of Progress when that was transferred across to standard gauge, and numbered 2369, 2370 and 2371. The six entered service respectively in December 1961, then February and March of 1962, with all three of the Spirit vans entering service in April 1962.
The vans were fitted with three engine mounting points, and weighed 48 tons with two fitted or 51 tons with all three.
In 1984 five further vans were built for the Gold Coast Motorail service to a similar design, but with deeper skirts and other minor finish differences, this was due to these vans being built by A Goninan & Co instead of Commonwealth Engineering who built all the other stainless steel cars. These vans became PHA 2392 to 2396.
Following transport from New South Wales to North Dynon and road transport to our Newport workshops Seven-0-Seven Operations with NAM 2372 and NAM 2380, commenced restoration works on former Southern Aurora cars NAM 2372 and NAM 2380 to add to our slow rail journeys tour fleet.
As part of Seven-0-Seven Operations 2025 and 2026 major projects, former Southern Aurora (PHN 2362) and Gold Coast Motorail (PHA 2395) power cars. Restoration activities will include, bogie refurbishment, fitting of replacement engines, replacement of missing parts, cleaning and certification for mainline operations.
We appreciate the long-term loan of NAM 2373, PHA 2395 and PHN 2362 from NSW Transport Heritage.
See our Southern Aurora cars page for further information on Seven-0-Seven Operations Southern Aurora car fleet.
R 753
As part of Seven-0-Seven Operations long-term workshop program the restoration to service of steam locomotive R 753, the sister to our R 707 steam locomotive.
