Historical information
This photo originally appeared in the Canterbury Courier in an article by Dave Staig. This type of train was used on all the rail lines in 1883 - the date when the railway came through to Surrey Hills. it is thought that the photo was taken in the Spencer Street yards.
There is a copy of the article in this collection.
Physical description
Black and white photo of a steam train with more than four carriages. It was taken in an unidentified railway yard.