In mid-1933, it was converted to a superheated locomotive with new cylinder and steam chest castings that incorporated piston valves.

[2] It only carried this nameplate until locomotive 3608 received it in 1934 and took over the Northern Commercial Limited express to Newcastle.

It remained maroon and based at Broadmeadow Locomotive Depot from 1933 until 1936 after which it reverted to black livery.

In subsequent years, the locomotive has taken part in the Hunter Valley Steamfest's 'Great Train Race' from Newcastle to Maitland.

The Taree and Gloucester Railway Centenary 2013 and Sydney Great Train Expo 2013 at Central station.

In 2018, 3265 was returned to service after three years of mechanical overhaul, running steam train trips along the Picton–Mittagong loop railway line between Thirlmere and Buxton for the NSW Rail Museum.