Today
Four 38 class locomotives were saved from scrap. Currently no 38 class locomotives are operational. Streamline 3801 is in the custody of the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum (previously by 3801 Limited from 1986 - 2006) and owned by RailCorp/Office of Rail Heritage. 3801 is currently receiving a major overhaul which includes a new all-welded boiler and firebox. 3830, owned by the Powerhouse Museum is receiving a minor overhaul after problems were found in the boiler and firebox from a tour on the 4 of July 2009. 3830 is on display and receiving the overhaul at the NSWRTM in the new roundhouse and will return to serivce in 2013, while 3820 is as a static exhibit at the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum display hall. 3813 the only Cardiff survivor, suffered at the hands of a new railway commissioner after a complete restoration was begun in January 1973. 3813 was dismantled and never put back together. It is currently at the Dorrigo Steam Railway and Museum waiting for her re-assembly.
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