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‘Red rattler’ back on track

The iconic Red Rattler electric train was back on the Pakenham to Dandenong run on Saturday 23 April.

As a one-off, Steamrail Victoria offered down nostalgia lane by reviving the recently-restored Tait electric train.

The trains were part of Melburnians’ daily commutes from 1919 to 1984.

Pictures: GARY SISSONS

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