CPH 1 'Tin Hare'

I am posting photos taken at the Maitland Steamfest at the moment and this is another of the vintage trains running on the day.

CPH rail motors began service on country New South Wales rail lines in1923 and lasted well into the mid 1980's. 'Tin Hare' is the nickname given to the wooden bodied rail cars in reference to the fast running mechanical hares on greyhound tracks. Today there are only approximately 10 CPH rail motors in running condition throughout NSW and the ACT. CHP1 is operated by The Rail Motor society of Paterson.

[Jane Morley]

Unusual engine. Haven't ever seen one like this.

[Margo]

Very unusual train,, Looks like it was a great festival

[Valerie Chesney]

A great series of engines, Babs...like this one...

[Connie Little]

Another great train shot.

[sally agnew]

Interesting, I have never heard of a Tin Hare :)

[Debbie]

I do live a steam train. They have so much character

[Denise Wood]

What a ripper :)

[Nicole Campbell]

You had perfect weather for the steamiest, cute green train

[Chris K]

that's a beauty

[Pat Knowles]

What a great name, Tin Hare is a really suitable name.

[Stephanie]

Another interesting looking train.. quite rectangular, the guard gives it some character I think.

[Catherine P]

Lovely capture

[gloria jones]

Great, clear capture and details

[Ann Williams]

Cute train. I particularly like the lights on top - they look like eyes peering ahead.

[Sue]

Good shot of this interesting engine

[Sally Ings]

Interesting looking train. It looks like it is well cared for.

[Paul]

Excellent looking engine

[Margaret Brown]

A photo with so much character, sometimes it's good to keep older models running, this one looks really well cared for.

[Taffy]

What a cool look engine!

[Poppo Livy]

State of the art - once

[Pyrrhula]

An other beautiful train capture. Great series.

[ChristineL]

This looks very well preserved, great shot.

[Gayle]

Terrific shot and very interesting information! :-)

[Marnie]

Another beautifully restored old-timer, love to see them all.

[Richard Brown]

Very nice :) There are few steam railways near to me I haven't visited one since doing 365 but I can feel a trip coming on :)

[Casablanca]

Quintessential US or Australia with that fan on the front at the base and the railings on top. We don't have anything like that in our history in England, our steam trains looked so different. Beautiful to see. I love the variety.

[Babs]

@chimfa @777margo @happysnaps @littleconnie @hermann @deborah63 @gilbertwood @nicolecampbell @cruiser @happypat @stephanies @cmp @seattlite @flowerfairyann @suesouthwood @salza @paul10 @craftymeg @taffy @terryliv @pyrrhula @inthecloud5 @gaylewood @golftragic Thanks. It was a beautiful day 28 degrees C and lots of sunshine. couldn't have asked for better weather.

[Babs]

@casablanca You probably wouldn't have much need for a kangaroo catcher on the front of the trains in the UK.

[Casablanca]

Is that what they are for? Ha ha, excellent! I wonder what the equivalent is for in the US then? I shall go and investigate!

[Helen Jane]

looks like you had a great day to see all these motors. This one is unlike any I have seen before.