Steamfest Flyer - Steam Locomotive 3526 climbs Cowan Bank Unassisted

Steam locomotive 3526 "the Nanny" returning to Thirlmere from the Hunter Valley Steamfest climbs Cowan Bank, between Hawkesbury River & Cowan.
GoPro footage from the lefthand side of the train.

[@user-fx8gj4zu3d]

Thanks Mate for sharing this with us, that was wonderful. 👍🇦🇺

[@video_mitch]

Nice to see the "other" side for a change! 3526 is sounding great.

[@HowiesRailVideos]

I think so too!

[@hamwank]

Love the 35

[@RAILTravelers]

Wonderful

[@HowiesRailVideos]

Thank you

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

That sure was very cool Howie, nice work! (Dave).

[@HowiesRailVideos]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@FishplateFilms]

Great ride Howie! The crew did a great job and nice wheelslip recovery at 16:40! The Old Girl sounds great .
Gregg 🙂

[@HowiesRailVideos]

Yes, she does! Glad you enjoyed the ride.

[@ianpow4563]

Marvellous, would loved to have been on that train! Anybody know how many cars it had and what is the ruling grade between Hawkesbury and Cowan?

[@HowiesRailVideos]

I understand it has an average grade of 2.5% (1 in 40).