CPH 3's 100th birthday 17th December 2023

A look at the celebrations for the 100th birthday of Rail Motor CPH 3. Built at Eveleigh workshops and entering service on the 17th December 1923.

[@marmion150]

Amazing that we're now celebrating "modern traction " centenaries! Well done to all those who made it possible 👏

[@steelribbons5886]

Thank you Marmion150 well said. All the best for 2024.

[@davidbennetts616]

Good work in celebrating the birthday of CPH3. I had a very enjoyable ride in CPH1 during this year's Steamfest. Have fond memories of riding them on the Richmond line when still at school, upfront with the driver. The one shilling (10cents) excursion ticket was great value back then, another favourite Saturday afternoon trip was to Camden and back. Came back home black with soot!

[@steelribbons5886]

Thanks David. Yep I had one run on the Richmond line but not the Camden line. Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year

[@dirkupnmoor]

Great video of the old units with their radiators on the roof. All 3 of them have been well restored - happy anniversary!

[@steelribbons5886]

Thank you Dirk. I notice you have some very nice trains over there in Germany, I must do some catchup next year. All the best for 2024.😊👍🏻

[@eimjabegg5943]

Great work with the dual video shots! Brilliant! Wonderful seeing the real close up and slow moving shots as well. Just a great souvenir of a significant event.

[@steelribbons5886]

Thank you Eimja. All the best for 2024.

[@PaulinesPastimes]

They looked great sweeping through the curves. We had many trips between Sutherland and Engadine when I was little, always wanting that prized seat at the front. 😊

[@steelribbons5886]

Thanks Pauline. Yes the front seat was always a must have. All the best for 2024.

[@rearspeaker6364]

She's a beauty!!

[@steelribbons5886]

They have done a great job looking after them, thank you. All the best for 2024.

[@roberthuron9160]

J.G. Brill,St. Louis Car,EMC,Pullman,would be proud of the fact,that there are still Gas/Diesel Electric Rail cars,still up and running! Beautiful carbodies,and well cared for,thank you to the Aussies that never forgot! Thank you! Thank you 😇 😊! Merry Christmas,and a glorious New Year!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉!

[@steelribbons5886]

Thanks Robert. The motors are GM diesel with hydraulic transmission, they were originally petrol with a 4 speed transmission. A Merry Xmas and Happy and healthy 2024. 😊👍🏻🎉

[@roberthuron9160]

@@steelribbons5886 An addendum,must be added,as the drive system,was/is that the Budd RDC cars used,and since there are a few still running,its a case,of never say die!! Thank you 😇 😊!!

[@darylcheshire1618]

I remember in 1983, I attempted to go from Unanderra to Moss Vale when it was operated by the government railways, we went up this long incline with 2 CPHs but unfortunately one of them overheated with water spilling out, so we set back to Unanderra, I got off and only one CPH made the journey, I had a connection the next day so I decided to go back to Central. I waited at Unanderra for about 30 minutes until 4 CPHs turned up to take me to Wollongong. I forgot what took me to Central, probably a V set. Eventually years later, I made the journey on The Cockatoo Run. At work, it was decided to make a patchwork wall hanging with everyone contributing a photo which was printed on fabric which was sewn together. I contributed a black and white photo of a CPH, the Victorian work collegues thought it was a tram.

[@steelribbons5886]

Thanks Daryl for the look back in time, all the best for 2024.😊

[@darylcheshire1618]

@@steelribbons5886 I never learned how to pronounce Unanderra.

[@jimmyboystrainvideos]

Amazing captures. Love this video

[@steelribbons5886]

Thank you Jimmy. A merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.👏🎉🎉

[@jimmyboystrainvideos]

@@steelribbons5886 Thank you I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!

[@tompaah7503]

Fantastic video! Nice to see vintage motor cars being preserved and used. And the track quality seems to be exceptional, compared to most scenes from the US.

[@steelribbons5886]

Thanks Tompaah. Yes we are lucky in Australia that main lines are kept in very good condition. All the best for 2024.🙂

[@TickholeProductions]

Well done on videoing a great event. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Look forward to more great video's in 2024 Cheers Richard.

[@steelribbons5886]

Thanks Richard, it was a long day, at my age!! A Merry Xmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you and family.🙂see you trackside in 2024.📹📹👋🏻

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Wow. 100 years old and still going strong. engineered to last. thank you for sharing this video. Happy new year. cheer's Tony.

[@steelribbons5886]

Thank you Tony. Yes they were well built and now maintained to a high standard by a dedicated team of volunteers. A happy and healthy 2024 to you.

[@robertcameron2808]

Thanks for the memories I worked those cph motors on Richmond branch Carlo and the abbs.

[@steelribbons5886]

Thanks Robert. I rode the Richmond line once but only watched them on the Carlingford and abattoir lines now long gone. Cheers and all the best for 2024.

[@neilforbes416]

0:57 That's a first! You actually rode the "Tin Hare"! I've ridden it a few times myself. The Tin Hares do live up to their reputation!

[@Mediawatcher2023]

@neilforbes416 even though the Tin Hare is 100 it would've been restored over the years

[@steelribbons5886]

No not my 1st but 3rd with camera.📹

[@neilforbes416]

@@steelribbons5886 It's the first time *I've* seen you aboard the Tin Hare shooting "Driver's View" and internal shots. Though you've done these before.

[@Mediawatcher2023]

@@neilforbes416 so do sprinters lol

[@MSTV_2024]

I would've seen you a few times. I was on the 11:15am trip and did see you recording on Paterson station. Well done and merry Christmas!

[@steelribbons5886]

Thanks mate. That means I would have seen you on my shots. Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Cheers.🙂

[@gold4leaf]

And again Steve, you have out done yourself and been able to be in two places at the same time, always looking for that better shot 😃, cheers, Garry, (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year)

[@steelribbons5886]

Thank you Garry. A Merry Xmas and a Happy and Healthy 2024, Stephen.

[@gregmorley1997]

Great to see it running for it's centenary, I used to love riding the old "tin hares" into Sydney as a ,id in the late 60s ans 70s

[@steelribbons5886]

Thanks Greg happy that it bought back good memories. A Happy and Healthy New Year.🙂

[@kraus-vm4yg]

Good to know: it's Paterson NSW 2421, Australia.

[@jamesnicholaswest7036]

My childhood memories Sutherland and Engadine I am 73 now. Congratulations Old girl ❤❤

[@steelribbons5886]

Thanks James, I have fond memories of them around Sydney as well, a long time ago.😀✌️

[@Mediawatcher2023]

these trains remind me of the modern day sprinters that run between Melbourne and Seymour

[@dieseldavetrains8988]

I wish I look that good if and when I reach 100 years old! Tremendous video, just love that rural scenery, so green and lush, although I found the split screen dual video a little distracting, each to their own. Was that Mr Phil (aka The Hat) driving? Thank you Steve for all those great, and professionally presented videos during 2023, enjoyed them and all the best for 2024! 😉

[@steelribbons5886]

Thanks Dave. The split screen is because of time that I don't have with a very low quality internet and keeping my videos under 10 minutes as it takes between 1-2 hours to upload and that is 1080P while 4K is 3 times longer Yes that was Mr Phil playing with the controls 🤣 Cheers. A Happy and Healthy 2024.

[@andosrailway2369]

Great event that was, quite enjoyable

[@steelribbons5886]

Thanks mate, all the best for 2024.🙂

[@geoffgunn9673]

I remember when one was being moved to the siding at Albion Park and they ended up running it into the old coal bunker at the end of the siding. Took a bit to get that back on the rails

[@steelribbons5886]

Thanks Geoff for the memory. Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.😃

[@garryferrington811]

Very nice.

[@steelribbons5886]

Thanks Garry, all the best for 2024.

[@user-gk8gg1zt7l]

Nice video, Like

[@steelribbons5886]

Thank you. All the best for 2024.

[@neilforbes416]

Hi, Steve! I'd half-thought of going to Paterson last weekend. If I'd have known you'd be there, I would've made the trip.

[@steelribbons5886]

Hi Neil, I was very busy covering the event for the society and we would only of had a short time, so Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Stephen 😀

[@neilforbes416]

@@steelribbons5886 All the best to you as well, Steve! Hope to catch up with you during 2024.

[@Mediawatcher2023]

@@neilforbes416 the thing is when you try to meet up with fellow youtubers who do this sort of thing its more like a hit and miss

[@neilforbes416]

@@Mediawatcher2023 I have met Steve on a couple of occasions, most recently in June this year at the Maitland Rail Museum at East Greta.

[@Mediawatcher2023]

@@neilforbes416 Some times it be just a fluke if you come across someone you may bump into Phil from Sydney Trains Vlogs for example he has a huge following on KZbin his videos are excellent to watch.

[@Psycrovv]

Its thomas train !! Dododododoododoododooooodooooo!

[@steelribbons5886]

Maybe one day it will visit Sodor!!!😅🚂 All the best for 2024.

[@Steven_Rowe]

I only remember them in Tuscan, I love the colour scheme, we're they actually painted this colour.

[@steelribbons5886]

Yes Steven from 1945 till the end of the 40's when they were painted the Tuscan and Russet brown scheme as they were serviced and the final Indian Red and Chrome Yellow lining till the end. Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year, Stephen.🙂🎉

[@Steven_Rowe]

@steelribbons5886 thnkyou, I remember them on the Richmond line and once caught one from Central to Blacktown in 1983. I have a mate Dennis McCarthy, he used to drive them nd met is now late wife whilst driving no 37 . He used to chat her up as she sat at the front, what a great story.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

And where is this heritage railway? Or is it a railroad?

[@steelribbons5886]

Hello Madonsteamrailways, The Rail Motor Society's depot is at Paterson New South Wales Australia. The train run was on the North Coast mainline. All the best for 2024.😀

[@davidhewson8605]

Did you own this machine , great driver. Kwies you are horrible !. Thanks. Dave

[@steelribbons5886]

Thanks David. No I don't own the motor and not driving. Not sure what you are referring to "Kweis horrible??" Happy 2024.

[@eduardosantabaya5348]

1,676 mm broad gauge?

[@steelribbons5886]

No NSW is standard gauge, 1,435mm. All the best for 2024.

[@neilforbes416]

Did you clone yourself to be two places at once? LOL Being trackside and on the Tin Hare at the same time?

[@steelribbons5886]

Damm u, now my secret is out...LOL 🤣🤣

[@neilforbes416]

@@steelribbons5886 LOL🤣🤣🤣

[@tld8102]

the cake was a little weird. singing happy birthday to a train.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

I wouldn’t call the DMU being shown as modern traction!! The modern traction is electric, and mostly EMUs.

[@steelribbons5886]

We do have modern DMU's as is the passenger train at the Paterson station at the start of the run.