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Monday 3rd November 2025
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For some time, we've been refurbishing or manufacturing some 60 metres of drip rails, as part of the next big job to re-cover AL1040's roof.

This photo shows a new end drip rail which has been test fitted.
1040 end drip rail 1 Nov 25

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Saturday 26th July 2025
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A rewarding milestone today with the installation of carpet in AL1040 completed. And doesn’t it look magnificent! This is a major achievement for project lead Bob Hall, who has been restoring this carriage at Canberra Railway Museum for 24 years! 

Built in 1901

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Bob, congratulations on this impressive achievement! We know you have invested so many years in this project; even just the time you’ve put in researching and sourcing the appropriate carpet has been enormous! It looks beautiful- well done to you and your team !

Posted by Jane Wheaton, 27/07/2025 2:28:10 pm

Looks fantastic!!

Posted by Paul Evans, 29/07/2025 12:58:35 pm

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Friday 28th March 2025
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The Pullman sleeping car AL1040 is truly one-of-a-kind: one of, if not the only, wooden-framed, wooden-bodied Pullman sleeping car in original condition left in the world.

AL 1040 exterior full lengthAL 1040 interior compartment

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