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Launch of 63RM, 11 February 2007

	The doors of the maintenence shed at Daylesford are opened and 63RM's silver stripe livery is unveiled to the public for the first time. (Photo: Steven Fiume)
	63RM outside the maintenence shed at Daylesford with the ceremony underway in the background. (Photo: James Brook)

63RM outside the maintenence shed at Daylesford. The diagonal stripes on the ends were introduced in 1932. (Photo: James Brook)

63RM outside the maintenence shed at Daylesford. This version of the striped livery dates to 1934 when the "Motor No 63" lettering under the windows was simplified to "63RM" above the windows. (Photo: James Brook)

Another view of the stripes on the No 1 end of 63RM outside the maintenence shed at Daylesford. (Photo: James Brook)

A view of 63RM and the launch ceremony outside the maintenence shed at Daylesford. (Photo: James Brook)

The Mayor of Hepburn Shire cuts the ribbon across the doorway during the ceremony. (Photo: James Brook)

	63RM approaches the platform at Daylesford prior to running its first official trip to Musk. (Photo: James Brook)
	63RM at Daylesford prior to running its first official trip to Musk. (Photo: James Brook)
	63RM powers upgrade past the site known as "twin dams" between Daylesford and Musk. (Photo: James Brook)
	63RM at Musk during the first official run of 63RM following the launch. (Photo: Steven Fiume)
	Another view of 63RM at Musk during the first official run of 63RM. (Photo: Steven Fiume)
	63RM rolls downgrade across the Quines Rd level crossing near Musk with the special returning to Daylesford. (Photo: James Brook)

63RM passes the home signal at Daylesford with the official launch special. (Photo: James Brook)

	63RM in the yard at Daylesford following the conclusion of the launch. (Photo: James Brook)
	With lighter loadings on the final train of the day, the opportunity was taken to use 63RM on a regular service. (Photo: James Brook)
	63RM with 91RM behind it in the platform at Daylesford. 91RM had run all other services that day. (Photo: James Brook)
	A view of the headlight on the No 2 end of 63RM at Daylesford. (Photo: James Brook)
	63RM at Bullarto while running the final regular train of the day. (Photo: James Brook)
	63RM and Y159 at Daylesford following 63RM's return from Bullarto with the final regular train of the day. (Photo: James Brook)
	63RM at Daylesford following the return from Bullarto with the final regular train of the day. (Photo: James Brook)
	63RM shunting out to the yards at Daylesford. (Photo: James Brook)
	63RM being stabled in the No 2 road at Daylesford. (Photo: James Brook)