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The first Indian Pacific train at Northam

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WAGR CN663-6

1970

Overview

L class 260 with Indian Pacific headboard, signal gantry with searchlight signals, Northam, hauling the inaugural "Indian Pacific" towards Perth.

Photo type: colour.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-23-P04131

Themes

Transport > Railways

Width

170 mm

Height or length

125 mm

Year

Last modified

Monday, 13 October, 2025

Completeness

72

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