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Pansy the Camden locomotive

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posted on 2024-11-17, 11:51 authored by Ian WillisIan Willis
One of the most popular memories of the Camden area by locals and visitors alike is the Camden tram, affectionately known as 'Pansy'. It has always had an enthusiastic bunch of supporters. They positively drool about it and overlook its foibles. Old timers tell and retell Pansy stories to anyone who wants to listen. Fans gloss over its short comings. All the stories are laced with a pinch of nostalgia and a touch of the romantic. It was a vital part of local life. So why does this old locomotive conjure up such a strident bunch of supporters? Steam engines and locomotives bring back memories of the glory days of industrialisation and the great days of Australian nationalism in the late Victorian and early 20th century. Great monstrous engines that hissed, spat and groaned. They were mighty machines that were living beings. They had a life and soul of their own. They were responsible for creating the wealth of the British Empire. And Pansy is part of that story.

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I. C. Willis 2016 Pansy the Camden locomotive Camden History Notes https://camdenhistorynotes.wordpress.com/2016/06/30/pansy-the-camden-locomotive/

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Camden History Notes

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110674

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