End of an era: V-set trains to retire after 55 years of service

End of an era: V-set trains to retire after 55 years of service

Join the final V-set journey through the Blue Mountains as Mariyung trains take over after 55 years of service.

End of an era as last V-set train to retire

The popular V-sets first hit Sydney tracks in 1970. Image: Transport for NSWAfter more than 55 years on the tracks, the last of New South Wales’ V-set trains is retiring on January 30.   The “steel rattler” fleet, which is currently operated by Sydney Trains on the Blue Mountains line, is being replaced by the new Mariyung trains.   For its final ride, the last V-set will travel from Lithgow to Central, before being displayed in a rail heritage …