Tag: Steamfest
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27TH ANNUAL STEAMFST ROLLS TO AN END
The sounds of steam echoed through Maitland for the close of the 27th annual Steamfest. Thousands of train enthusiasts were eager for the highly-anticipated event, dubbed ‘The Great Race’.
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STEAMFEST A SUCCESS
Final figures are still being counted but organisers say Streamfest has again proven to be one of the region’s biggest events. A near record 70-thousand people turned out to see the historic steam locos and engine displays. It’s hoped the success will convince the state government to help fund next year’s festival. “Yeah i think…
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STEAMFEST’S GREAT RACE COMES TO A SURPRISE END
It had been billed as the Great Race, and today’s contest between three trains and Tiger Moth planes certainly lived up to the hype. The event was the pinnacle of this year’s Steamfest, and had an ending no one expected.
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A WORLD FIRST FOR STEAMFEST
Maitland is getting set for this year’s Steamfest, and the 25th anniversary event is tipped to break world records. The centrepiece event, the race between planes and trains, will be something we’ve never seen before.