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Red rattler visits Pakenham

Reminiscent of yesteryear, an iconic ‘red rattler’ train delighted transport enthusiasts at Pakenham Train Station over the weekend.

The Red Rattler (Tait) electric train was on a driver training run to Cranbourne, Pakenham and Hurstbridge on Sunday 14 November and stopped a various stations along the line for curious onlookers.

The piece of history rolled on through the Pakenham station around 10.20am, allowing many people to take a glimpse into the past.

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