3237
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3237 is a preserved former New South Wales Government Railways C32 class steam locomotive. Built in 1893 by Beyer, Peacock & Company, England, it is preserved by the Lachlan Valley Railway.
3237 was built by Beyer, Peacock & Company, Manchester in 1892 and entered service on 26 February 1893. Originally numbered P508, it became 3237 in the 1924 renumbering scheme. It worked mainline runs around New South Wales, while its original use was as a passenger express locomotive, it was also used for light freight. For the last part of its working career 3237 was based at Dubbo locomotive depot, 3237's last duties were to work reclamation trains and as a yard shunter in Dubbo. It was withdrawn on 3 November 1971, when it was sent light engine from Dubbo to Enfield Locomotive Depot for storage.[1] In its 78 years of revenue service, from 26 February 1892 to 1 November 1971, 3237 ran a total of 2,225,224 miles.[2]
