First up, 3028T shunts a BSV bogie sheep van in Dubbo yard in the early part of 1968 when its locally-applied royal blue livery was still relatively unfaded.
Probably snapped on the same visit to this region, just up the Newell Highway at Eumungerie the locals were celebrating the opening of their new wheat bulkhead. It wasn't just a great asset for the local farmers - when empty it was also a terrific indoor cricket venue. It is difficult to imagine these days, but these facilities were routinely left unlocked which was just inviting inspection and nefarious use.
And this third photo is of 3289, crossing the Fitzroy Street level crossing in Dubbo, around 1970. Although the loco's cab numbers are obscured, its at-the-time unique NSWGR sand box embellishment confirms its identity.
If these sorts of photographs keep coming to light, I really have no problem with being isolated for another three months or so.
Cheers,
Don
