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.]] TYPICAL OPERATIONS Hotham Valley run a number of trains throughout the year across the WestNet Rail Narrow Gauge network. This includes tour trains to such destinations as Albany , Northam , Geraldton or York . Steam trains run during non-summer months including regular services from Pinjarra to Dwellingup. Steam trains will often venture further out, including the popular tour to Collie . During school holidays the 'Wizards Express' service runs from Fremantle to Pinjarra, with red steam locomotive Pm706 often at the lead. At the Dwellingup station, Hotham Valley run the Etmilyn Forest Tramway some 8km to the Etmilyn siding east of Dwellingup. Hotham Valley locomotives have also recently been contracted for infrastructure trains, for example running rail trains to Geraldton. An interesting working occurred in June 2003 when light diesel locomotive Z1152 was transported by road to the new Nowergup Railcar Depot to assist with the placement of the overhead wiring. LOCOMOTIVE ROSTER
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