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2007 March - SSME 101st Birthday Celebrations
SSME celebrated its 101st birthday with an invitation to all 1 years olds and their family to join in on the day.
2006 All Year - SSME Centenary Celebrations
During 2006 the SSME is celebrating its Centenary year 1906-2006.
There are special events and displays at every Open Day during 2006 to celebrate this milestone. Every section of Model Park has something extra during this period. Click 'Calendar' on menu for details.
April 2006 - 50th Annual AALS Convention
During Easter 14~17th April 2006, the SSME hosted the 50th Annual AALS convention as part of the SSME centenary celebrations. The convention attracted visitors from all states of Australia, as well as visitors from NZ, USA, Europe and UK. In all, approx 170 locomotives and models participated in this event. Official Opening John Hill - President SSME [L], David Hill - Chairman Rail Heritage Australia (NSW) [Cntr], Barry Glover, President AALS [R] [Photo F.Tynan] |  Action on the elevated track [Photo W.Allison] |  A couple of cane locomotives from Queensland [Photo W.Allison] |
 5" gauge NSWGR C17 Class [Photo W.Allison] |  Foden Steam Truck [Photo W.Allison] |  Traction Engine [Photo W.Allison] |
April 2006 - New
Steaming Bays Completed
 |  The
new steaming bays were completed in late March just in time
for
the AALS convention. Here they are put to use servicing some of the
visiting locos during the convention. |
March 2006 - Official Launch of SSME Centenary Celebrations
On Open Day, Sunday 26th March 2006, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC, Governor of New South Wales, officially launched the SSME Centenary Celebrations. The Governor and the President of SSME, John Hill, unveiled a special plaque to commemorate this important occasion. Unveiling Plaque Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC and SSME President John Hill |  The Official Party L to R: Richard Smith (seated, background) - Treasurer SSME, Squadron Leader Paul Summers, Professor Marie Bashir AC - Governor of NSW, Karyn Palluzano - State Member for Penrith, Hon. Dianne Beamer - State Member for Mulgoa and Minister for Fair Trading, Jackie Greenow - Deputy Mayor of Penrith City, John Hill - President SSME, Donalda Hill |  Plaque |
 | The Red
Coats, complete with their
traditional uniforms and muskets, and several vintage car
clubs were also present. A display from the Powerhouse Museum was also at SSME, with a sample of their live steam and model engine collection for all to enjoy. |
February 2006 - New Turntable
| The new turntable is taking shape, and foundations for the new roundhouse and steaming bays being put into place. |
created June 2005 by danson
