gazmanjack Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Nice video of the Pig. So what happened to the 80 Class on the rear ? I did notice that the 36 had a lot of pull/power, especially when departing Sutherland Station. Cheers, Gary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) The 442 (we don't have an 80...yet) was not on the tour, as it was only a 6 car set and was not required. The diesel/s is/are usually used as extra 'oomph' when trips are taken over the line between Unanderra and Moss Vale, particularly as we usually get 4-6 extra carriages (including the gin) on that trip and the line is quite steep between Unanderra and Robertson. Edit. As a footnote, 6 cars is about all a 36 is allowed to take on the Como bank. Edited December 16, 2013 by 69843 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Vintage Alcos transferring the Pullman cars to Werris Creek. Cheers David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Vintage Alcos transferring the Pullman cars to Werris Creek. Cheers David I'd heard about this, but did not realise it was for the Pullmans...interesting that MCA2 (I think) is acting as the crew vehicle, as VHO 1816 is under restoration in the Roundhouse. It's even more interesting to note that the Pullmans are to return, so I wonder if it is a test run for them. http://extranet.artc.com.au/docman/DocManFiles/DocTypes/TAA/Files/1147-2013.PDF?1379033735 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 The Christmas trains that ran via the South Coast lines on Saturday 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Following up on an item from last year, Southern Downs Steam Railway C17 971 sheared a crank pin and bent a couple of rods en route to Wallangarra back in November. The damage is repairable but will take time. Queensland Rail Heritage as agreed to hire C17 974 to SDSR so services can recommence. It will be running light (with water gin) from Ipswich to Warwick on Wednesday and the SDSR Australia Day run to Wallangarra is back on. Cheers David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 4001 leading a NSWRTM tout to Bathurst. If you like the sound of Alcos, turn this one up loud. If you prefer the sound of EMDs, just watch the pretty pictures. Cheers David 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Looks and sounds like there was a crew in the 40 and 45. Otherwise the lads have come up with a new automatic horn! Speaking of which, I do love 4001's horn. It's got a nice rich sound to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Last weekend, 6029 was steamed for the first time since 1981. Cheers David 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) Following on from my "modern scene" post about sugar cane trains, here is Victoria Mill's preserved loco "Homebush" (Hudswell Clarke No. 1067 of 1914) which runs tourist trains on the mill's network. The loco made a brief cameo in Baz Luhrmann's film Australia, pretending to be in Darwin. The carriages were built by Decauville in 1885. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5ZXO_pOHuw Cheers David Edited February 23, 2014 by DavidB-AU 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Well, the NSW steam season kicked off well with the annual Festival of Steam. While I don't have many photos, as I was working the train (photos later...), the one man film crew was out to watch and record the trains. For those who know where to look, I am visible in the video in the FS, as well as my little camera affixed to the side of 3265's cab, on the fireman's side. That footage will be added later, when I can access it again (long story..) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 LVR empty carriage transfer from Eveleigh to Broadmeadow and return. Cheers David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 More of last weekend's Thirlmere Flyer. Good to see the pig stretch its legs with a decent load and unassisted for a change. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKoD7KpG1QY Cheers David 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 And more of the Pig, from today's Rail and Sail/Steam to the Surf: 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yesterday's ARHS Western Wanderer with BB18¼ 1089. The trip included the first steam train to Springfield Central roughly 3 months after the new line opened. There is no run around at the terminus so 1620 hauled it back to Darra. The train continued to Ipswich and returned via Tennyson. Cheers David 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Video of the Pig from Saturday 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 A news update for all: The LVR's 5917 is on it's way up to the Maitland area to run a tour to Pelton, reportedly with SMR18 tomorrow. It will then stay up there (as far as I know) for Steamfest next weekend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Here it is running light to Greta last night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj_4XSumsz0 Cheers David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 5917 light engine through Pennant Hills, and then with SMR18 on the private charter. What a lovely sound that whistle makes! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Some great video of the annual Great Train Race from the 2010 Maitland Steamfest. That year the race was between 3642, 3265, 3526 and two de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moths. CheersDavid 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I've got my man on the job up there this year. I believe he will be travelling on the Great Train Race trip (not sure which train), so hopefully some good footage there. It's between 3265 and 3642 this year, as 5917 is dealing with the other shuttles. This year's Great Train Expo in Sydney is shaping up to be interesting, as 3265 will be running this year on the shuttles with 3642, and 2705 will be on display for the first time. There is also due to be a race between 3642 and 3265 between Central and Homebush.....should be great fun! http://www.heritageexpress.com.au/pages/tours-events/2014-06-002-SPEV.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 This year's Great Train Race. 3265 and 3642 with dead weight diesels on the back against a Tiger Moth. Cheers David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 3265 won from what I've heard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) This year's transfers, as seen at Gosford Edited April 15, 2014 by 69843 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 5917 in full cry. What a wonderful whistle! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHGEc2tMUAA Cheers David 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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