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17-12-2023, 05:06 PM | #92 | ||
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17-12-2023, 05:20 PM | #93 | ||
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I'm sure that video HIPO posted was on the Commie-fornian Central Coast.
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17-12-2023, 05:28 PM | #94 | |||
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That’s where the sun rises first in the world The line from Napier to Gisborne closed due to storm damage It was reopened to Wairoa last year for export log trains but that cyclone last year wrecked that section I don’t know what the status is now but near Gisborne they run those rail bike things |
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17-12-2023, 05:45 PM | #95 | ||
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Found the full video.
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18-12-2023, 05:20 PM | #99 | ||
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Probably not the best idea.
We once followed the old Hunter Valley, Neath/Cessnock coal line years ago on the mountain bikes. Started out all good, tracks were rusty, sleepers were broken wood with some fishplates missing, we knew it became active somewhere further down the line but didn't pay much attention to a spur line after Heddon Greta so headed back to the caravan park we had been staying at next to the line. Later that night we sat outside admiring the stars when we heard a blast and the sound of a diesel chugging way up passed where we though was a dead line. Ooops.
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19-12-2023, 08:19 AM | #102 | ||
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Sounded like an 82 class to me. Flat country HIPO no bridges and fortunately lots of road crossings.
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22-12-2023, 05:16 PM | #103 | ||
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Interesting picture from the 80's I found on the internet.
44 class pulling a Ford special. Lots of XD's aboard.
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24-12-2023, 06:32 PM | #105 | ||
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It’s a 44 and an Alco
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26-12-2023, 12:28 AM | #106 | ||
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That looks more like a 42 class Clyde EMD in the pic rather than a Goodwin Alco 44 class but seeing as I'm from South Oz i could be wrong.
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26-12-2023, 08:07 AM | #107 | |||
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Where as the 44's only had the yellow sections around the front windows.
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26-12-2023, 08:46 AM | #108 | ||
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Gee you guys are into it! can see you now on a quiet piece of track, taking notes & pics! becoming quite popular @ Two Wells of late! (:
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26-12-2023, 08:54 AM | #109 | |||
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He builds super detailed model carriages, steam and diesel loco's for clients. But must admit I do enjoy sitting by the tracks sometimes filming trains.
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26-12-2023, 09:45 AM | #110 | ||
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Ah ok! this ones a little crusty, but have noticed some interesting stuff on Market Place now & then.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...d-675f9ca9070e |
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26-12-2023, 12:06 PM | #112 | ||
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Because of the curvy front panels compared to the squared rounded off 44 panels ??????
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26-12-2023, 02:44 PM | #113 | ||
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And possibly the port hole windows on the car body I don't believe the ALCOs had that at least the South Australian Railways 930's didn't.
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26-12-2023, 02:51 PM | #114 | ||
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Not the best picture to zoom in on.
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26-12-2023, 07:27 PM | #115 | ||
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26-12-2023, 08:12 PM | #116 | ||
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So apparently this is a Model 55 railcar.
Started catching the train to school in the mid 60's. Outer Harbour Line S.A. . Only rode them a couple of times, before the Red Hens started. Very rickety & remember them having a crapper that went straight through to the tracks. Also a big gap to board & a stairway for boarding at ground level if needed. My old station was Yerlo & consisted of a small tin shelter & planks. There was also a post mounted lamp, that could be swung 45 degrees to face the driver & have him stop at night. Yerlo Station is long gone & replaced with Nth Haven 1km closer to the City. Pictured at Semaphore Rd Semaphore. Tracks have since been removed. |
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27-12-2023, 01:05 PM | #118 | ||
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Another ride to Woy Woy today and because of all the Christmas track work they are running the good old V class Interurban trains.
Ahh these are the most comfortable carriages that the $ydney system runs. They replaced these a few years ago with that uncomfortable cramped new set to Wyong. Great to hear the lovely whistle sound the air brake system these unique V sets use. NSW gov co please bring these older trains back !
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27-12-2023, 01:09 PM | #119 | ||
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Just noticed the Indian Pacific: the full journey is on SBS viceland now. Runs to 3:09 if anyone wants some chill out railway time
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27-12-2023, 01:22 PM | #120 | |||
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We were just taking a short break and spotted the Indian Pacific coming through. We thought WTF it doesn't come this way. (usually straight over the Blue Mountains from $ydney) turns out they had a major rail derailment halfway up the mountain so it was diverted the long way round via Cootamundra and then head west. Was something to see. no pics.
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