 The final run of the broad gauge "Spirit of Progress" and the inaugural run of the standard gauge service saw a brief return of steam power on the train.Veteran A2 class locomotives A2 995 and A2 996 hauled the final broad gauge "Spirit of Progress" from Seymour to Melbourne on 16 April 1962.When the inaugural standard gauge "Spirit of Progress" from Melbourne reached Albury, the VR diesel locomotive was detached and NSWGR 3830 and 3813 completed the journey to Sydney.