1707D has arrived at Blackstone!
08 Feb 2021, Posted by in 1707D
1707D – in place at Blackstone 
1707D – Cab after paint and rust removal and now awaiting rust hole repairs 
1707D – Spare bogie, 1st overhauled bogie for 1707D and recently acquired airconditioner for 1741D 
1707D – View from long end 
One of the over-hauled bogies for 1707D – look at those nice thick wheels!
In recent news, 1707D has arrived at Blackstone after being lifted out of the northern end of Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway’s Box Flat compound, and on to a low-loader for a short trip to Blackstone. This was accomplished on the 23rd/24th of January 2021!.
We have both of our Clyde 60-ton diesel-electric locomotives together for the first time in what could only be over two decades since their last possible opportunity to meet.
As you can see in the photos, 1707D is currently placed on temporary steam era tender bogies until we’re ready to place her on top of her re-conditioned bogies.
The arrival of 1707D at our Blackstone site means work is ready to resume on the restoration of 1707D. We are actively seeking volunteers to assist with the restoration project!
