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- This work culminated in 1988 with 1243 placed on permanent display in the transport hall of the Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo, Sydney, not far from the site of the Atlas Engineering works where the loco had been built more than 100 years previously.
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1243 is a preserved former New South Wales Government Railways Z12 class steam locomotive. Built in 1882 by Atlas Engineering Company, Sydney, it is on static display at the Powerhouse Museum.
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1243 was among this number and in 1955 was repainted to lined green livery for the NSWGR Centenary celebrations at Central Station. Together with 1210, it hauled the “Last Steam Train to Gosford” tour of 23 January 1960 to mark the completion of electrification to Gosford.
Is there a direct train between Sydney and Ultimo? Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pyrmont Bay station station and arriving at Exhibition Centre station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day.
- The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Ultimo is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 7 min. More details
- The quickest way to get from Sydney to Ultimo is to taxi which costs $11 - $14 and takes 3 min. More details
- Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand A station and arriving at Haymarket Light Rail Stop, Rawson Pl. Ser...
- Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wynyard station station and arriving at Chinatown station station. Services depart every five minutes,...
- The distance between Sydney and Ultimo is 2 km.
- The best way to get from Sydney to Ultimo without a car is to tram which takes 5 min and costs $3 - $5. More details
- The tram from Wynyard station to Chinatown station takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes. More details
- Sydney to Ultimo bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand A. More details
- Sydney to Ultimo train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Wynyard station. More details
- The best way to get from Sydney to Ultimo is to train which takes 6 min and costs $2 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $4 and take...
NSWGR 1243 Was withdrawn in April 1958, but retained for Vintage Train working, being used until early 80s. It appeared in various railway centenary celebrations and was in steam in 1980 for the NSW railway 125th exhibition at Sydney Central station.
Is there a direct train between Central Station and Ultimo? Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Grand Concourse station station and arriving at Paddy's Markets station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day.
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