Katherine's historic locomotive has finally moved from Ryan Park.
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The train was still in the park earlier this week after its long-awaited move to the old train station on Railway Terrace on Sunday was delayed, because the steam engine was heavier than expected.
A larger crane was brought to the town and the move was completed this morning.
The train's two trailers were moved on the weekend.
The train was moved to the old station on Railway Terrace, where one of the relocated trailers already sits.
Only the front of the train and one trailer will be moved to the old station, with the remaining trailer donated to the Katherine Museum which plans to use it as a performance stage.
A Katherine National Trust spokeswoman said the move will be part of a broader redevelopment aimed at bringing tourists and families to the historic locomotive.
This includes extending the old station's fence to surround the train because it has previously been a target for vandals.
The spokeswoman said it will tie in with other developments in the town to bring activity to the CBD.
"Especially with fifty-cent park (Town Square) being rejuvenated, we're in a good spot," she said.
The train, built in 1892, was sandblasted and given a new coat of paint last week to prepare for the move.
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