69843 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) WARNING: PHOTO HEAVY Having just spent about half of yesterday in at Central, I must say it was a very eventful day. The NSWRTM New Years Escape Southern Aurora pulled in at around 10, with 44211 and 4520 on the front: 44211 pulls into Platform 1 44211, with 4520 just visible, glides towards the empty stock Then, not 15 minutes later, the Indian Pacific pulled in. This was quite unique to watch, as it took about an hour and a half to shuffle everything into the right place, and free the two locomotives: NR26 runs light engine down the platform 2 throat (this was taken in the 45 cab, and it was quite close as it came past the window). The locomotives in the background are DL40 and NR18 NR26 in platform 2, awaiting the splitting of the train DL40 in platform 3 with the front half of the train The two halves, after NR26 picked up the rear half NR18 couples up to move the rear half (now front half) clear of the run-round loop to free NR26 NR18 again runs past the camera after shunting the stock back down platform 2, to go and free the similarly trapped DL40 A short break was had observing an XPT leave (XP2008/2015), before heading for lunch NR26 sitting in the center road, awaiting clearance (bit of a bad shot) Upon return, operations were just restarting. Here DL40 and NR18 shunt the Motorail wagon onto the train After re-attaching the Motorail wagon, NR18 and DL40 are seen ready to run around and collect the other half of the stock Unfortunately, as the battery was running low, I don't have a photo of the 20-odd car train hooked up, and reaching almost all the way to Redfern station, but I will be posting a video in the next few days. (edited to attach missing photo) Edited January 2, 2013 by 69843 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmanjack Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Excellent pics you have there. Just love the original liveries of the 442 & 45 Class. I will post some pics I took at Werris Creek on Wednesday, shortly. Cheers, Gary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Video now compiled: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmanjack Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Here is a few shots from around the state (NSW) The first four pics are all located in Goulburn. This next pic is from Dubbo. The next two pics are from Werris Creek. Cheers, Gary. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmanjack Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) G'day again, Here are two links to some railway action at Werris Creek, in North Western New South Wales. Werris Creek was the first railway town in NSW, with the GNR (Great Northern Railway) running through there in 1885. It is a great place to watch trains go by. Countrylink Xplorers from Moree and Armidale hook up together, Big coal trains. These trains carry upto 82 coal hoppers as seen here. That's a lot of coal ! Cheers, Gary. Edited January 4, 2013 by gazmanjack 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I haven't watched the videos yet but there are some really great photos there. Good stuff! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmanjack Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Nice video of the Indian Pacific 69843...!! Excellent camera work, puts camera handling to shame ! I guess that's what happens when you use a tripod, unlike my shakey effort. Cheers, Gary. Edited January 4, 2013 by gazmanjack 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Thanks Gary. I must admit, most of the camera work was my friends (as with the editing and description of the video), with only about 1 1/2mins worth mine, using his camera. The stills, however, are all my work. My camera, whilst great for stills, is pretty average when it comes to video. Our next upload will be of the rest of the day, including the Southern Aurora and the XPT (but that's a story for another day...) Edited January 4, 2013 by 69843 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Big coal trains. These trains carry upto 82 coal hoppers as seen here. That's a lot of coal !Even they are small compared to the coal trains in the lower Hunter Valley. Sometimes up to 90 x 120t hoppers. Cheers David 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmanjack Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi David, You'll find that the coal trains that I filmed were heading to the Hunter. On average in the Hunter the trains are approximately 60-84 wagons long, with each wagon weighing between 80 & 120 tonnes gross, depending on the type of wagon used. Down on the Illawarra, the coal trains there are only 36-38 coal wagons, due to running through the Cityrail network. Although I must admit I have seen some pretty BIG coal trains north of Brisbane !! Cheers, Gary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 As was rumoured, the next 2 of the Aurizon C44aci locos have turned out as the ACC class for use in Western Australia. ACC6030 and ACC6031 continue the numbering of the 6020 class. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvuoN-jPO5E Cheers David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) Again, WARNING: PHOTO HEAVY Having just spent the day up at the Hawkesbury River spotting, I managed to catch a few interesting workings: NR61, AN1 and NR2 head across the bridge, southbound Qube Logistics 1100 class 1107 and 1103 head through the station An unexpected sight was this track recording train behind heritage motive power: Inside the control hub 4501 and 4473 (both 3801 Limited) wait to depart 4473 giving off a fair bit of clag whilst departing, and the rear inspection car/generator/kitchen car! H-set H29 pulls into the station NR55, 58 and 10 pass at speed V-set V3 goes along the embankment towards Long Island at the end of a good days spotting And a video of the Track Recording Train (love that ALCO thrash!): The rest of the days videos will be posted later, once they get uploaded Edited January 10, 2013 by 69843 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmanjack Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 You definately do get around ! Great video footage of these two wonderful locos. Nothing against modern motive power, but there is something special about the 44 Class. It is certainly my favourite diesel locomotive class. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Gary. ps. If any Aussie members are in Sydney on the 3rd March 2013, come on down to the Thirlmere Festival Of Steam. See link ;http://www.thirlmerefestivalofsteam.com.au/index.html 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 We certainly do get around-and we're only two weeks into the year. The 44s are lovely, and they still get work, which is definitely interesting. The spot above was completely out of the blue, and we were almost unprepared for it. The Qube train had come through, and we were just settling down for a spotters lunch, when we heard the horn. She came out of the tunnel, and we went scrambling. I sprinted off the footbridge, down onto the platform ready for her to shoot through. It was a lovely surprise when it stopped, and even nicer was we were invited into the cab of the 44 and into the train itself while it was stopped. (Un)fortunately, after the V-set they were waiting to be overtaken by shot through, they had to depart, resulting in the above thrash/horn combo. My partner in spotting (who does all the filming) actually had to hold onto the tripod to stop the camera shaking! P.S. Also, there is a Newcastle Flyer heading up on Australia Day (26th Jan). I have it on good note that any combination of 4001, 44211 and/or 4520 is possible, given the amount of RTM diesels undergoing repair at the moment. P.P.S. We should be headed down to the FOS on the 3rd, for more footage and pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Two wheat trains in the Adelaide Hills, combined after the first train stalled on wet rails. Cheers David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 A couple of shots from my first trip down under back in 2001 (I think!) Enjoy! Al. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmanjack Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hi Al, You should of came to New South Wales to see some real trains.... Cheers, Gary. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted January 18, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2013 Almost all memories now Al. Spencer Street station and West Coast Rail are no more. The A class locos still look about the same but not the P nor the rolling stock. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hi Al, You should of came to New South Wales to see some real trains.... Cheers, Gary. Like these NSWGR/Pacific National 81s 8182 and 8128 last December stalled on the 1 in 40 Jannali gradient (good for photos, not so good for tailing traffic!) 8109 and 8150 coast through Sutherland on an intermodal working on Tuesday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Vintage bulldogs delivering new coal hoppers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlAd8MFgJhg Cheers David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Almost all memories now Al. Spencer Street station and West Coast Rail are no more. The A class locos still look about the same but not the P nor the rolling stock. Thanks. Unfortunatley so - At least the A's are still plying their trade, though only the two diagrams these days I believe. Hopefully I will get back before they finnish for good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted January 19, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2013 While on the subject of V/Line rolling stock here's an image I captured at Southern Cross a few years ago now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 9 classic bulldogs in a light loco movement from Melbourne to Ettamogah. At 0:24 you'll see the effect of mudholes. On paper they are going to storage, but rumour has it they will be used on a new grain contract. Cheers David 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 BRM001 on its load test (1130t up Cowan Bank) and on its first revenue run. The BRM is basically the same as the CFCLA VL class, a new frame around a reconditioned EMD engine, alternator and traction motors with Wabtec QES-3 traction control. What is unusual is it was built in-house by Southern Shorthaul for its subsidiary Consolidated Rail Leasing. Cheers David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) Videos from different people of vintage Alcos on the Australia Day Newcastle Flyer. Cheers David Edited January 26, 2013 by DavidB-AU 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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