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Amsterdam at Station Pier The Holland America Ship Amsterdam at Station Peir Pacific Dawn in Melbourne Cup Day 4-11-08 Pacific Dawn Melbourne 4-11-08 Pacific Dawn Melbourne 4-11-08 Pacific Dawn at Station Pier Pacific Dawn Melbourne 4-11-08 Volendam in Melbourne A second Holland American Ship Volendam at Station Pier Take a Bow Pacific Dawn and Volendam, 1 hour before departure. Pacific Dawn in Melbourne Pacific Dawn in Port Phillip Bay Volendam heading for Sydney Volendam heading for Sydney Pacific Dawn heading down the bay bound for Sydney Volendam heading for Sydne

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]]> Fri Nov 7 2008 Appleton Dock - Brooklyn Loop Area http://steamer711.fotopic.net/c1607671.html This is a collection of photos taken in what is known as the Brooklyn Loop Area. The Brooklyn Loop area was a term used by Train Controllers which covered the area of Brooklyn, Tottenham, West Footscray and Sunshine. This was back in the 90's when I was a controller, these days it is a mixture of ARTC and V/Line & Connex. So to keep it Simple I have called it the "Appleton Dock - Brooklyn Loop Area" I hope you enjoy the photos... Friday 7 November 2008: This is a collection of photos taken in what is known as the Brooklyn Loop Area. The Brooklyn Loop area was a term used by Train Controllers which covered the area of Brooklyn, Tottenham, West Footscray and Sunshine. This was back in the 90's when I was a controller, these days it is a mixture of ARTC and V/Line & Connex. So to keep it Simple I have called it the "Appleton Dock - Brooklyn Loop Area" I hope you enjoy the photos...

Bunbury Street 5-11-08 Bunbury Street 5-11-08 Bunbury Street 5-11-08 EL52 G532 VL351 arriving at Appleton Dock EL52 G532 VL351 arriving at Appleton Dock EL52 shunting its rake of grain at Appleton Dock Shunting at Appleton Dock EL52 at Appleton Dock

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]]> Fri Nov 7 2008 Various Victoria Steam Operations http://steamer711.fotopic.net/c1592964.html This Collection, has various steam operations around Victoria where I have only taken a handful of shots that do not warrant their own folder. Over time there will be some heritage photos added to this collection. A description of each photo is added. Hope you enjoy them. Friday 10 October 2008: This Collection, has various steam operations around Victoria where I have only taken a handful of shots that do not warrant their own folder. Over time there will be some heritage photos added to this collection. A description of each photo is added. Hope you enjoy them.

D3658 Departing Newport on School Holiday excursion to Bacchus Marsh 25/9/08 D3658 Newport D3658 at Spotswood D3658 departing Sunshine for Bacchus Marsh D3658 approaching Rockbank D3658 at Bacchus Marsh D3658 departs Sunshine on the return from Bacchus Marsh for Southern Cross

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]]> Fri Oct 10 2008 North Geelong Yard and Geelong Loco Depot http://steamer711.fotopic.net/c1592961.html This Collection of photos was taken whilst on family commitments in Geelong, a little time taken out to grab some shots while we still can. North Geelong Yard stables most of the PN (Freight Locos) at their old "Fyansford" Sidings when locos are waiting for their next turn of duty. Geelong loco depot has been taken over by V/Line and the Pass locos and Railmotors are stabled their when not in use. These photos were taken on Saturday afternoon 20/09/08 Friday 10 October 2008: This Collection of photos was taken whilst on family commitments in Geelong, a little time taken out to grab some shots while we still can. North Geelong Yard stables most of the PN (Freight Locos) at their old "Fyansford" Sidings when locos are waiting for their next turn of duty. Geelong loco depot has been taken over by V/Line and the Pass locos and Railmotors are stabled their when not in use. These photos were taken on Saturday afternoon 20/09/08

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]]> Fri Oct 10 2008 Diamond Valley Railway http://steamer711.fotopic.net/c1556927.html This folder contains, photos that myself and family have taken at the Diamond Valley Railway. I am a volunteer at the railway and I try and get there at least twice a month. We have a wide range of rollingstock and operate various steam & diesal passenger trains & sometimes even a freight service is seen. Photos that are taken by a KODAK EASY SHARE Camera, have been taken by my Son. İMatthew Dalton Wednesday 6 August 2008: This folder contains, photos that myself and family have taken at the Diamond Valley Railway. I am a volunteer at the railway and I try and get there at least twice a month. We have a wide range of rollingstock and operate various steam & diesal passenger trains & sometimes even a freight service is seen. Photos that are taken by a KODAK EASY SHARE Camera, have been taken by my Son. _Matthew Dalton

S301 8172 on a passenger service towards Pine Creek X41 heading toward Meadmore Tower G527 runs down the Avenue of Honnor 8172 runs down the Avenue of Honnor Y121 on standby in the East Yard Milwalkie Road 8792 waits its next turn of duty outside the Pert Workshops S301 & D21300 wait in the yard at Diamond Valley S301 in 6 Road Diamond Valley Y121 during the night run The tait set outside the workshops 497 on a empty car move 8792 on a empty car move near Meadmore Junction 8172 at Meadmore tower 8172 awaits the road at Diamond Valley Tom Thumb at Platform 1 Diamond Valley 497 departing Diamond Valley No 18 No 18 emerges from the small tunnel No 18 on the express road at Diamond Valley Stn 497 on the outer circle Tom Thumb, having had a signals check at Scantary siding heads for Diamond Valley B Box 497 & Tom Thumb in the station yard Pauline heads towards Meadmore from the Avenue of Honnor Pauline waits its next departure X41 8792 at Pine Creek The Taits S301 loads with passengers while the taits run through the express road 8792 on standby at Meadmore, during a birthday special The taits on another trip 8792 on a Birthday special passing Diamond Valley Pauline on the turntable

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]]> Wed Aug 6 2008 The Bacardi Express aka Southern Auroua http://steamer711.fotopic.net/c1556856.html Back in Febuary 2008, a group of people hired the Southern Auroa set from NSW for a trip to Melbourne and return. The train was seen passing Sunshine and then again whilst they remarshalled the locomtoives at McYintire Loop, (Between Sunshine and Broadmeadows). The set was the Auroa set, with the name "Bacardi Express" painted on the sides and windows. The Locomotives used were 4490 & 4520. Wednesday 6 August 2008: Back in Febuary 2008, a group of people hired the Southern Auroa set from NSW for a trip to Melbourne and return. The train was seen passing Sunshine and then again whilst they remarshalled the locomtoives at McYintire Loop, (Between Sunshine and Broadmeadows). The set was the Auroa set, with the name "Bacardi Express" painted on the sides and windows. The Locomotives used were 4490 & 4520.

Approaching Sunshine Bacardi Express Sunshine 4520 on the rear end of the special Sunshine Mcyintire loop 4490 at Mcyintire Loop Locos back together Train re marshalled for its return to Sydney Crew change at Mcyintre loop Departing for Sydney from Mcyintire Loop Mcyintire Loop Mcyintire Loop

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]]> Wed Aug 6 2008 Some Old Stuff http://steamer711.fotopic.net/c1556229.html Hi All, This folder contains photos taken from various camera's inculding film that I have taken over the years, from my earlier years in the railways. Some photos are from the West Coast Era. and the South Western Railway Society. Please feel free to leave any comments if you wish. Monday 4 August 2008: Hi All, This folder contains photos taken from various camera's inculding film that I have taken over the years, from my earlier years in the railways. Some photos are from the West Coast Era. and the South Western Railway Society. Please feel free to leave any comments if you wish.

T Class special at Geelong T342 T395 & T357 T Class special at Geelong T342 T395 & T357 T Class special at Geelong T342 T395 & T357 T Class special at Geelong T342 T395 & T357 T Class special at Geelong T342 T395 & T357 A73 on hire to WCR during the race special A73 on the regular am service to Warrnambool with B65 B61 & B76 stabling on the Dennington line at Warrnambool R711 heads to Warrnambool A SWRail special on the BPR near Queenscliff T Class special at Geelong T342 T395 & T357 Klondyke on a SWRail special Klondyke on a SWRail special T369 waits its next job at Warrambool R711 was out of service, so R761 was used for the monthly trip to Echuca for WCR/SWRail, seen here at Nth Bendigo taking water R761 in place of R711 on the monthly tour to Echuca

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]]> Mon Aug 4 2008 R761 to Ballarat http://steamer711.fotopic.net/c1551848.html On Saturday the 5th May 2008, Steamrail Victoria ran its first main line steam special for the 2008 year. (Steam operations are restricted outside the electrified area during the fire danger seasons). The train was hauled by R761 and went to Ballarat. Photos in this collection are from various points along the line to Ballarat. I hope you enjoy the photos Monday 28 July 2008: On Saturday the 5th May 2008, Steamrail Victoria ran its first main line steam special for the 2008 year. (Steam operations are restricted outside the electrified area during the fire danger seasons). The train was hauled by R761 and went to Ballarat. Photos in this collection are from various points along the line to Ballarat. I hope you enjoy the photos

R761 and train waits at Parwan Loop R761 departing Bank Box Loop R761 arriving at Ballarat R761 Ballarat R761 at Ballarat R761 heading towards Ballarat East R761 on the turntable at Ballarat East R761 departing Newport for Spencer Street Station R761 departing Newport R761 approaches Ardeer R761 approaches Ardeer R761 crossing the armco bridge R761 climbing towards Bank Box Loop R761 departing Bank Box Loop R761 departing Bank Box Loop R761 departing Bank Box Loop R761 departing Bank Box Loop R761 approaches the Iron Bark Bridge R761 starting its run a round at Ballarat Ballarat Station R761 crossing Lydiard Street Lyidard Street Gates R761 heading towards Ballarat East

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]]> Mon Jul 28 2008 Sunshine's Signal Box "A passing Parade" http://steamer711.fotopic.net/c1551825.html This collection of photos, houses shots taken around the Sunshine controlled area. As I am an Area Controller at the signal box I get to photograph quite a few of the trains that pass through both on the Standard and Broad gauge lines. In this folder you will find various operations from various groups and companies that operate trains through Sunshine, this includes Steamrail, 707 Operations, Connex, Pacific National and of course V/Line, as well other operators from time to time. Sometimes the photos are taken from signal box height and sometimes from ground level, it all depends on how quick and how much time I have to get camera ready. Normally in the job I do, a trains turns up and its a matter of grabbing camera, point and shoot. I hope you enjoy these photos, and keep an eye out on this folder as it is updated reguarly. Thanks Monday 28 July 2008: This collection of photos, houses shots taken around the Sunshine controlled area. As I am an Area Controller at the signal box I get to photograph quite a few of the trains that pass through both on the Standard and Broad gauge lines. In this folder you will find various operations from various groups and companies that operate trains through Sunshine, this includes Steamrail, 707 Operations, Connex, Pacific National and of course V/Line, as well other operators from time to time. Sometimes the photos are taken from signal box height and sometimes from ground level, it all depends on how quick and how much time I have to get camera ready. Normally in the job I do, a trains turns up and its a matter of grabbing camera, point and shoot. I hope you enjoy these photos, and keep an eye out on this folder as it is updated reguarly. Thanks

Local grain train from Sunshine Down Bacchus Marsh local service running via the goods lines to Sunshine 8133 down Bacchus Marsh on the Dn side of Sunshine Suburban Train arriving into Platform 3 Sunshine The up Somerton Pilot Down Apex Quarry Train to Kilmore East Light loco movement from Sunshine to Dynon via the Pass Lines Hitachi transfer at Sunshine Hitachi transfer at Sunshine to Ballarat via Pl 1 Nth bound XPT R707 on a combined driver training and charter to Bacchus Marsh, seen here at Sunshine 15-06-08 R707 on a combined driver training and charter returning from Bacchus Marsh, seen here at Sunshine 15-06-08 Sydney - Melb SG freight service Hitachi transfer returning from Ballarat Hitachi transfer returning from Ballarat approaching Plat 2 Hitachi transfer via Dn line towards Brooklyn/Newport R707 approaching Sunshine R707 approaching Sunshine Up Bacchus Marsh service Down Apex Quarry train for Kilmore East Somerton train 9248 at Sunshine Sleeper renewal in 3rd Sunshine 9353 departing Sunshine in 8th Notch Sleeper renewal in 3rd Sunshine Sleeper renewal in 3rd Sunshine 9122 arriving ex Yelta at Sunshine T378 on an ELZorro ballast siding 8133 Departing Sunshine 24/9/08 for Bacchus Marsh NR84 in new Southern Spirit livery passing Sunshine on an SM service 24/9/08 BL32 on 9121 departing Sunshine 24/09/08 BL32 on 9121 departing Sunshine 24/09/08 T357 arriving with Rail Train at Sunshine T357 Sunshine GEB T357 Stabled at Sunshine GEB waiting arrival of Y145 & S313 S313 & Y145 arrive at Sunshine for ELZORRO 9167 Rail train to Donald S313 Y145 at Sunshine Y145 at Sunshine GEB Y145 Sunshine Y145 at Sunshine with S313 and T357 Y145 Elzorro on 9167 Rail Train to Donald

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]]> Mon Jul 28 2008 Double J's http://steamer711.fotopic.net/c1550746.html Double J Class J515 & J541 Saturday 26th July 2008, a great day in Victorian Steam operations... The "VGR" otherwise known as the Castlemaine and Maldon tourist Railway, ran for the first time in 30 years double headed J Class steam, numbers 515 & 541. The train looked and sounded fantastic, Credit needs to be extended to all at the VGR for a wonderful job on what they have achieved, and I can not go without saying that a late freind Adrian Ball, who was once an owner of J541 would have been very proud to see the operations today. The J's made two return trips from Maldon to Castlemaine with several photo stops along the way, Turning both locos at Maldon and Castlemaine. On the return of the last leg from Castlemaine some freight wagons were picked up (ZL Van's M & GY Trucks) at Muckleford to make a rather long and heavy train, which bought a very nice ending to what can only be described as a great day. For more information on the VGR visit www.vgr.com.au Hope you enjoy them... Saturday 26 July 2008: Double J Class J515 & J541 Saturday 26th July 2008, a great day in Victorian Steam operations... The "VGR" otherwise known as the Castlemaine and Maldon tourist Railway, ran for the first time in 30 years double headed J Class steam, numbers 515 & 541. The train looked and sounded fantastic, Credit needs to be extended to all at the VGR for a wonderful job on what they have achieved, and I can not go without saying that a late freind Adrian Ball, who was once an owner of J541 would have been very proud to see the operations today. The J's made two return trips from Maldon to Castlemaine with several photo stops along the way, Turning both locos at Maldon and Castlemaine. On the return of the last leg from Castlemaine some freight wagons were picked up (ZL Van's M & GY Trucks) at Muckleford to make a rather long and heavy train, which bought a very nice ending to what can only be described as a great day. For more information on the VGR visit www.vgr.com.au Hope you enjoy them...

Arriving at Muckleford Castlemaine Turntable Road Just after departing from Castlemaine Climbing out of Castlemaine for Muckleford Arriving at Muckleford False arrival at Maldon Maldon Junction near Castlemaine Maldon Junction near Castlemaine Maldon Junction near Castlemaine Departing Muckleford İAndrew Holm Departing Muckleford İAndrew Holm Departing Muckleford The Mucleford Trestle Site of the Shelbourne Junction Site of the Shelbourne Junction Two J's at Maldon İGreg Holm

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]]> Sat Jul 26 2008 Victorian Steam Driver Training http://steamer711.fotopic.net/c1549733.html Because of the lack of steam and heritage trains that operate in Victoira these days, every now and then special empty car movements are made with various steam locomotives soley for crew training purposes. This may include re accrediation or starting from scratch through to the final exam. When these trains run it normally allows for the extra photo or three of steam in Victoria. Steam operations during the heritage train trips are normally found in their own folder. I trust you enjoy these shots... Wednesday 23 July 2008: Because of the lack of steam and heritage trains that operate in Victoira these days, every now and then special empty car movements are made with various steam locomotives soley for crew training purposes. This may include re accrediation or starting from scratch through to the final exam. When these trains run it normally allows for the extra photo or three of steam in Victoria. Steam operations during the heritage train trips are normally found in their own folder. I trust you enjoy these shots...

R707 on a combined driver training and charter to Bacchus Marsh, seen here at Sunshine 15-06-08 R707 on a combined driver training and charter returning from Bacchus Marsh, seen here at Sunshine 15-06-08 R707 on a combined driver training and charter returning from Bacchus Marsh, seen here at Sunshine 15-06-08 K153 bound for Bacchus Marsh on the 5-7-08 on a driver training trip at Deer Park K153 at Parwan on a driver training trip on 5-7-08 K153 at Bacchus Marsh with A60 on a driver training trip on 5-7-08 K153 at Bacchus Marsh with A60 on a driver training trip on 5-7-08 K153 departs Newport on a driver training trip to Bacchus Marsh on the 12-7-08 K153 departs Newport on a driver training trip to Bacchus Marsh on the 12-7-08 K153 departs Newport on a driver training trip to Bacchus Marsh on the 12-7-08 K153 departs Newport on a driver training trip to Bacchus Marsh on the 12-7-08 K153 on the down side of Rockbank with a driver training trip on the 12-7-08 K153 at Bacchus Marsh with A60 on a driver training trip on 12-7-08

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]]> Wed Jul 23 2008 Something Different http://steamer711.fotopic.net/c1549731.html Hi, This folder contains various photos from different places. Manily landscape and shipping photos. Australia is a well known land of doughtland plains and flooding rains, we are known to have four seasons in one day in some states. We can go from green pastures to open deserts with nothing but wild animals for miles. I have created this folder for photos that I take when I am travelling around the states either on hoildays or chasing trains, and also for some of my overseas freinds who have an intrest in knowing what Australia looks like. During Novemeber to April in most years, quite a few shipping campanies bring their cruise ships to Melbourne, this always makes some good photography. I like to head to the waters, mainly around Gellinbrand point to photograph the odd ship or three. Anyway, I hope you enjoy these shots a little different than the trains. I welcome any comments Thursday 24 July 2008: Hi, This folder contains various photos from different places. Manily landscape and shipping photos. Australia is a well known land of doughtland plains and flooding rains, we are known to have four seasons in one day in some states. We can go from green pastures to open deserts with nothing but wild animals for miles. I have created this folder for photos that I take when I am travelling around the states either on hoildays or chasing trains, and also for some of my overseas freinds who have an intrest in knowing what Australia looks like. During Novemeber to April in most years, quite a few shipping campanies bring their cruise ships to Melbourne, this always makes some good photography. I like to head to the waters, mainly around Gellinbrand point to photograph the odd ship or three. Anyway, I hope you enjoy these shots a little different than the trains. I welcome any comments

Pt Lonsdale light house Looking towards Bass Striaght from Pt Lonsdale Pt Lonsdale light house Pt Lonsdale light house A storm brewing over Bass straight The Huge Saphire Princess leaving Melbourne Star Gemini in Melbourne Port Star Genmini in Melbourne being turned Statendam in Melbourne October 2007. Sapphire Princess in Melbourne. Lizze... QE2 on its last time in Melbourne 2008 QE2 on its last time in Melbourne 2008 The Orinia and the Spirit of Tasmania in Port Phillip Bay Melbourne Wentworth on the Victorian and NSW border, where the Murray and Darling Rivers meet The river junction, the closest river is the Darling, making its way down from Queensland and NSW, and the far one is the Murray, which runs through the top of Victoria and down to South Australia. looking towards South Australia, the Murray River. Silverton, once a major mining town, today a very small manily closed down town. Silverton Railway station... The Aussie land, between Mildura and Broken Hill MannaHill Station, on the road between Broken Hill and Peterbrough The Flinders Ranges Looking towards Spencer Gulf in Port Augusta This one is to prove that their is no gold or pub at the end of the rainbow

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]]> Thu Jul 24 2008 The 2008 Railfan trip to Port Augusta http://steamer711.fotopic.net/c1549357.html July 14-19th 20085 A freind and I and our wives did our annual railfan trip to Port Augusa. This year we made a slight detour to Broken Hill, then down to Port Augusta, with a day spent around Cystral Brook, (which by the way is the place for train watching). We took off at 4.01am on Monday 17/07/08, travelling via Wycheproof and Sea lake to Mildura and then onto Broken Hill, as in most years Victoria let us down again with no trains, except for the EM100 which was seen at Oyuen, departing for Dunolly. There was suppose to be a grain train departing Yelta at 1300, but it jumped early and by the time we got there it was long gone. An arrival at Broken Hill, around the 1600 mark, 6PS7 with NR106 and NR93 were waiting to depart for Sydney, as well as 4878 shunting. 2212 (ex 422 Class from NSW???) arrived around 1830, with the AK cars and stabled until the next morning, the Outback Explorer from Sydney arrived 20mins early. TUESDAY 15/07 Not a real early start this morning, we wanted to see the departure of the AK cars from Broken Hill, due out at 0800am following the Outback Explorer to Sydney, but they jumped early and were no where to be seen, the Outback Explorer with Country Link Explorer cars, departed on time at 0745, and the local Silverton shunt took place between the mines with 48s34 and 862. We departed for Port Augusta via Cyrstal Brook, and enroute, (for the Diamond Valley Railway boys), G540 and 8106 were seen approaching Pine Creek with the "Bemax" Train TD no 3361. Further down the track, 1PS6 was sighted near Catuna, with NR57 and NR170. A look at Peterbrough Yard and Gladstone, with a stop at Cyrstral Brook, then onto Port Augusta, 2MP5 was seen with NR65 and NR38, along with NR10 NR73 and an unkown NR seen at Mambry Creek. A quick look into Spencer Junction Yard and a few trains were lined up ready to head East and West, along with NR17 and NR117 bound for Wyalla. WEDNESDAY 16/07 A big day, Crystral Book is definatly the place to be for train watching and Wednesdays seems to be the day, without doing a complete tally, 6 trains were seen in about 90mins, all up for the day 16 trains were seen within approx. 100km radius of Cystral Brook, surrounding, Rocky River, Gladstone, Peterbrough, Jamestown, Mambry Creek, Winninowie and Stirling North. The day started with a look at Spencer Junction, and an empty yard was found, with NR61 on its lonesome waiting its next job. then a trip to Hesso for a couple of trains arriving of the west, but were not found, then a visit to Yorkeys Crossing for 2PM9 the SCT train from Perth to Melborune (Laverton). A trip to the power Station, and then out to Cystral Brook, Rocky River, and places as mentioned above, for the following parade of trains. * V544 8202 & 8229 on 4FP1 - Coal Train to Leigh Creek, with 168 wagons * NR61 NR92 NR103 NR68 NR29 and a couple of crew cars inculding ex West Coast BRS225 were at Spencer Junction. Along with a rake of Double stacked wagons. * G537 arrived solo at Spencer Junction * 3MP4 with NR8 & NR66 * 4XA1 with NR61 Local move from Port Augusta to Adelaide * YN2 with NR117 NR17 & G537 at Cyrstral Brook bound for Sydney * Patricks train with 1873, 103 & 1872 arrived at Cystral Brook to cross YN2, MP9 & 2PM9, these later went to Rocky River for a crew change and cross 3MP7 and AD8 The Ghan * 3MP7 was seen with NR88 and NR51 * 4AG1 with 8177 and L251 at Jamestown with a grain train * 4360 with G540 and 8106 at Jamestown with the Bemax train to Adelaide * AD8 with NR75 with the Nth Bound Ghan * 2PM9 with SCT011 and SCT003, * MP9 with SCT 010 and SCT002, these trains crossed at Rocky River *4XA8 with NR20 at Winnanowie Local move from Port Augusta to Adelaide *4AP1 with EL51 EL55 at Cyrstal Brook, and Port Augusta, later seen back at Spencer Junction departing west. The day ended with a " great" Pub meal... in Augusta The Gibson bar... THURSDAY 17/08 The day to head home... 2214 was seen with NR101 at Spencer Junction and another visit to the power station and stirling nth to see the departure of the coal train, with the same locos. NR101 still supports most of its "National Rail Livery" and was hauling a local service to Adelaide train number 5XA8, this was seen passing the coal train at Stirling Nth, the train had trailer rail loading on the rear. NR51 was seen again this time hauling PS2 with NR83 departing Spencer Junction. 2214 (TD5172) ran a local SCT move with about 5 wagons to Adelaide this was seen at Snowtown, just before the rain started to belt down. Also a quick trip to Quorn was made to see W934 haul the Pichi Richi Explorer to Woolshed Flat. A quick look at Dry Creek, allowed some photos of a couple of DL's and an FQ, amongst some other locos, got kicked out of there two years ago, so it was a quick stop... The final train for the day was the Overland at Montato South, just out of Murray Bridge, with NR70. The crew were ex West Coast Railway, and a couple of mates of mine. A few phone calls too and fro to check the whereabouts, and the tripod was set up. The overland passed Monarto Sth at about 110km's an hr, blowing its whislte from about 800mtrs out and almost all the way to the end of the 1800mtr loop, with the crews hand out the window waving. The poor bloke in the car at the crossing must have wandered what on earth was going on, it must have been the loudest train through Monarto in a long time... FRIDAY 18/8 As always Victoria let us down again... with XR555, seen at Dimboola, and no trains. A great trip away and better than last year, all up around 28 trains sighted and photographed, with just over 60 locomotives, we have worked out why Victoira lets us down all the time and that is because, most of the fleet is in SA.... LOL... All up, just on 3200 kms were made into three tates. Wednesday 23 July 2008: July 14-19th 20085 A freind and I and our wives did our annual railfan trip to Port Augusa. This year we made a slight detour to Broken Hill, then down to Port Augusta, with a day spent around Cystral Brook, (which by the way is the place for train watching). We took off at 4.01am on Monday 17/07/08, travelling via Wycheproof and Sea lake to Mildura and then onto Broken Hill, as in most years Victoria let us down again with no trains, except for the EM100 which was seen at Oyuen, departing for Dunolly. There was suppose to be a grain train departing Yelta at 1300, but it jumped early and by the time we got there it was long gone. An arrival at Broken Hill, around the 1600 mark, 6PS7 with NR106 and NR93 were waiting to depart for Sydney, as well as 4878 shunting. 2212 (ex 422 Class from NSW???) arrived around 1830, with the AK cars and stabled until the next morning, the Outback Explorer from Sydney arrived 20mins early. TUESDAY 15/07 Not a real early start this morning, we wanted to see the departure of the AK cars from Broken Hill, due out at 0800am following the Outback Explorer to Sydney, but they jumped early and were no where to be seen, the Outback Explorer with Country Link Explorer cars, departed on time at 0745, and the local Silverton shunt took place between the mines with 48s34 and 862. We departed for Port Augusta via Cyrstal Brook, and enroute, (for the Diamond Valley Railway boys), G540 and 8106 were seen approaching Pine Creek with the "Bemax" Train TD no 3361. Further down the track, 1PS6 was sighted near Catuna, with NR57 and NR170. A look at Peterbrough Yard and Gladstone, with a stop at Cyrstral Brook, then onto Port Augusta, 2MP5 was seen with NR65 and NR38, along with NR10 NR73 and an unkown NR seen at Mambry Creek. A quick look into Spencer Junction Yard and a few trains were lined up ready to head East and West, along with NR17 and NR117 bound for Wyalla. WEDNESDAY 16/07 A big day, Crystral Book is definatly the place to be for train watching and Wednesdays seems to be the day, without doing a complete tally, 6 trains were seen in about 90mins, all up for the day 16 trains were seen within approx. 100km radius of Cystral Brook, surrounding, Rocky River, Gladstone, Peterbrough, Jamestown, Mambry Creek, Winninowie and Stirling North. The day started with a look at Spencer Junction, and an empty yard was found, with NR61 on its lonesome waiting its next job. then a trip to Hesso for a couple of trains arriving of the west, but were not found, then a visit to Yorkeys Crossing for 2PM9 the SCT train from Perth to Melborune (Laverton). A trip to the power Station, and then out to Cystral Brook, Rocky River, and places as mentioned above, for the following parade of trains. * V544 8202 & 8229 on 4FP1 - Coal Train to Leigh Creek, with 168 wagons * NR61 NR92 NR103 NR68 NR29 and a couple of crew cars inculding ex West Coast BRS225 were at Spencer Junction. Along with a rake of Double stacked wagons. * G537 arrived solo at Spencer Junction * 3MP4 with NR8 & NR66 * 4XA1 with NR61 Local move from Port Augusta to Adelaide * YN2 with NR117 NR17 & G537 at Cyrstral Brook bound for Sydney * Patricks train with 1873, 103 & 1872 arrived at Cystral Brook to cross YN2, MP9 & 2PM9, these later went to Rocky River for a crew change and cross 3MP7 and AD8 The Ghan * 3MP7 was seen with NR88 and NR51 * 4AG1 with 8177 and L251 at Jamestown with a grain train * 4360 with G540 and 8106 at Jamestown with the Bemax train to Adelaide * AD8 with NR75 with the Nth Bound Ghan * 2PM9 with SCT011 and SCT003, * MP9 with SCT 010 and SCT002, these trains crossed at Rocky River *4XA8 with NR20 at Winnanowie Local move from Port Augusta to Adelaide *4AP1 with EL51 EL55 at Cyrstal Brook, and Port Augusta, later seen back at Spencer Junction departing west. The day ended with a " great" Pub meal... in Augusta The Gibson bar... THURSDAY 17/08 The day to head home... 2214 was seen with NR101 at Spencer Junction and another visit to the power station and stirling nth to see the departure of the coal train, with the same locos. NR101 still supports most of its "National Rail Livery" and was hauling a local service to Adelaide train number 5XA8, this was seen passing the coal train at Stirling Nth, the train had trailer rail loading on the rear. NR51 was seen again this time hauling PS2 with NR83 departing Spencer Junction. 2214 (TD5172) ran a local SCT move with about 5 wagons to Adelaide this was seen at Snowtown, just before the rain started to belt down. Also a quick trip to Quorn was made to see W934 haul the Pichi Richi Explorer to Woolshed Flat. A quick look at Dry Creek, allowed some photos of a couple of DL's and an FQ, amongst some other locos, got kicked out of there two years ago, so it was a quick stop... The final train for the day was the Overland at Montato South, just out of Murray Bridge, with NR70. The crew were ex West Coast Railway, and a couple of mates of mine. A few phone calls too and fro to check the whereabouts, and the tripod was set up. The overland passed Monarto Sth at about 110km's an hr, blowing its whislte from about 800mtrs out and almost all the way to the end of the 1800mtr loop, with the crews hand out the window waving. The poor bloke in the car at the crossing must have wandered what on earth was going on, it must have been the loudest train through Monarto in a long time... FRIDAY 18/8 As always Victoria let us down again... with XR555, seen at Dimboola, and no trains. A great trip away and better than last year, all up around 28 trains sighted and photographed, with just over 60 locomotives, we have worked out why Victoira lets us down all the time and that is because, most of the fleet is in SA.... LOL... All up, just on 3200 kms were made into three tates.

MON 14-7-08 6PS7 departing Broken Hill for Sydney MON 14-7-08 6PS7 just out of Broken Hill MON 14-7-08, Locomotive 2212 with the 3 AK just after arriving from the west, stabled for the night at Broken Hill TUE 15-07-08 872 & 48s34 shunting in Broken Hill Yard TUE 15-07-08 Xplorer cars on the TUE 15-07-08 872 & 48s34 with a local shunt at Broken Hill TUE 15-07-08 G540 & 8106 on the BEMAX train near Pine Creek SA. TUE 15-07-08 NR57 & NR170 with 1PS6 near Catuna SA TUE 15-07-08 NR65 & NR38 with 2MP5 at Mambry Creek SA. TUE 15-07-08 NR65 & NR38 with 2MP5 at Mambry Creek SA. WED 16-7-08 G357 arriving at Spencer Junction Port Augusta WED 16-7-08 2PM9 with SCT Locos SCT011 & 003 at Yorkeys Crossing SA WED 16-7-08 2PM9 at Yorkeys Crossing SA WED 16-7-08 2PM9 at Yorkeys Crossing SA WED 16-7-08 2PM9 at Yorkeys Crossing SA WED 16-7-08 2PM9 at Yorkeys Crossing SA WED 16-7-08 2PM9 near Winnannowie, East of Port Augusta WED 16-7-08 2PM9 at Mambry Creek SA WED 16-07-08 Patricks train at Cystral Brook with Locos 1872 103 & 1873 WED 16-07-08 2PM9 with SCT 011 and 003 at Cystral Brook WED 16-07-08 with SCT010 & 002 at Cyrstal Brook with 2PM9 WED 16-07-08 AD8 NR75 with the Nth Bound GHAN at Rocky River. WED 16-07-08 AD8 NR75 with the Nth Bound GHAN at Rocky River. WED 16-07-08 Patricks train at Rocky River with Locos 1872 103 & 1873 WED 16-07-08 4AG1 with 8177 and L251 at Jamestown SA WED 16-07-08 4AG1 with 8177 and L251 at Jamestown SA WED 16-7-08 2214 Stabled at Spencer Junction WED 16-07-08 NR52 at Spencer Junction Port Augusta 4FP1 Coal train at Port Augusta. V544 8202 & 8229 about to depart for Leigh Creek, with an empty 168 car train THU 17-07-08 NR101 on 5XA8 Local transfer Port Augusta to Adelaide at Stirling North THU 18-07-08 Trailer rail loading on 5XA7 at Stirling North. THU 18-07-08 5172 Local SCT train from Port Augusta to Adelaide with loco 2212 near Snowtown SA THU 18-07-08 Monarto South with MA8 Overland with NR70. FRI 18-07-08 the only train for day... XR555 solo at Dimboola

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