The workshop stands as the heart of restoration efforts, where Sydney’s railway heritage is carefully brought back to life. Overhead, a series of noise reduction baffles hang from the ceiling, once installed to soften the industrial clatter of tools and machinery. Now, they remain as quiet witnesses to the meticulous work still carried out below.
To the right, first-generation double-decker trailer carriages, built between 1964 and 1968, rest in their restored form. Tulloch Ltd of Rhodes manufactured 120 double-deck trailers (T4801–4920) and just four experimental double-deck motor cars (C3801–3804), pioneering a design that would later reshape Sydney’s suburban rail network. Among these, T4801 and T4814 have been fully restored as part of preserved set W3, a testament to the significance of these early double-deck trains.
To the right, first-generation double-decker trailer carriages, built between 1964 and 1968, rest in their restored form. Tulloch Ltd of Rhodes manufactured 120 double-deck trailers (T4801–4920) and just four experimental double-deck motor cars (C3801–3804), pioneering a design that would later reshape Sydney’s suburban rail network. Among these, T4801 and T4814 have been fully restored as part of preserved set W3, a testament to the significance of these early double-deck trains.
On the left, spare equipment and replacement parts sit neatly on shelves, awaiting their role in the next stage of restoration. The tools may have changed, but the dedication remains the same, ensuring these carriages are preserved for future generations.
This print is an essential piece for railway enthusiasts, industrial history collectors, and anyone who appreciates the craftsmanship behind Sydney’s rail heritage.