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The next problem was then how to move 40 ton of locomotive from Manjimup to Pemberton. The truck we used, is unique, in that it is fitted with a tilt tray specifically designed for moving large railway track maintenance vehicles by road throughout the state. Where the hire of cranes would normally be required to move a locomotive or wagon, the “Roll On – Roll Off” qualities of the tilt tray makes moving such equipment very quick and easy. This vehicle is owned by rail maintenance contractors “John Holland” and is reputed to be the only vehicle of its type available in Australia.

Truck is lined up ready for loading

No.2 eases onto the ramps moving for the first time in a long time.

Half way there

Loaded and ready to go.

On the 4th of February 2004 at approx 5.30pm No.2 commenced being winched onto the trailer at FPC Manjimup. By 6.45pm No.2 was heading out onto South Western Highway, once again heading for Pemberton.

Due to darkness closing in, No.2 was left standing over night on the trailer in Pemberton Station yard where it was then unloaded at dawn the next day.

 

Leaving FPC on our way to Pemberton

On the road again

Dawn unloading at Pemberton Yard with V1213 in the background

Almost there as Rusty assists to drag No.2 off the trailer

No.2 rests on the goods shed road alongside her rods and cowcatchers

SSM No.2, a small part of Pemberton’s history, has returned.

As yet it remains to be seen what condition, the main components of  this locomotive are in. It is hoped that one day it will be possible to restore No.2 to its former glory so that she may steam through the township and forests of Pemberton once again.

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