LowndesJ515 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/ 102 rows en-gb 60 SRV: Double R Class to Bendigo http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1711973.html R761 and R707 ran a 10 car train to Bendigo on Saturday the 13th of June to help the Victorian Goldfields Railway celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Maldon Line. Saturday 13 June 2009: R761 and R707 ran a 10 car train to Bendigo on Saturday the 13th of June to help the Victorian Goldfields Railway celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Maldon Line.

R761 and R707 approach Calder Park drive at 0750 in the morning with the train to Bendigo R761 and R707 heads for Bendigo having just crossed Calder Park drive In what was an awesome sight and sound, the two Hudsons storm up the bank at Macedon R761 and R707 apply full power through Macedon on the East Line The two Hudsons arriving into Kyneton R761 and R707 back the train into Bendigo Yard to stable R761 and R707 set back from platform 2 to the roundhouse R707 and R761 turned, watered and serviced at Bendigo awaiting to dock back up to the train R707 and R761 head into the yard to pick up the train The crowds flock to Castlemaine to see R707, R761, J541 and J515 Two Husdons in R's 707 & 761 and two Consolidations in J's 541 & 515 at Castlemaine The view of the four steam locomotives from platform level at Castlemaine Barry's last ever drive of a train, here with his steed R707 at Southern Cross

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]]> Sat Jun 13 2009 707 Operations: R707 Test run to Bacchus Marsh http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1695248.html After major works over the summer period, R707 went for a shakedown run to Bacchus Marsh and return on the evening of Saturday the 9th of May. It was also a chance to say goodbye to respected member Ron Picking who passed away back in February. Saturday 9 May 2009: After major works over the summer period, R707 went for a shakedown run to Bacchus Marsh and return on the evening of Saturday the 9th of May. It was also a chance to say goodbye to respected member Ron Picking who passed away back in February.

R707 passes by the Sunshine GEB R707 at the Sunshine GEB on her way to Bacchus Marsh R707 lifts the train up into Sunshine having just passed the GEB R707 arrives into Sunshine with the train to Bacchus Marsh R707 on the short consist through Sunshine R707 departing Melton R707 departing Melton bound for Bacchus Marsh Waiting departure from Bacchus Marsh to head back to Newport R707 waiting for a cross at Melton Safety's blowing, R707 waits at Melton F317 waiting for R707 to arrive so she can shunt the cars R707 shorty after arriving back at Newport after a succesful run R707 at Newport Vale, Ron Picking R707 inside the 707 Operations shed at Newport

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]]> Sat May 9 2009 NSW Holiday - Maitland to Melbourne http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1688626.html Pictures from my drive from Maitland back to home in Melbourne. 20th April - Maitland to Sydney 21st April - Sydney to Wollongong 22nd April - Wollongong to Goulburn 23rd April - Goulburn to Melbourne Monday 20 April 2009: Pictures from my drive from Maitland back to home in Melbourne. 20th April - Maitland to Sydney 21st April - Sydney to Wollongong 22nd April - Wollongong to Goulburn 23rd April - Goulburn to Melbourne

4833 outside gonads at Broadmeadow - 20/04/09 RL305, RL301 and 442s2 on 4142 container train at Cardiff on their way to Sydney - 20/04/09 KL81 and 4477 on T281 container train from Botany to Yennora as it passes through Lidcombe - 20/04/09 T281 through Lidcombe with KL81 and 4477 - 20/04/09 8183 and 8166 on 8938 through Campsie with the flour train to Nowra - 21/04/09 4477 and KL81 through campsie on T280 container train to Botany - 21/04/09 MG73 through Campsie with 8235, 8236, 8258 and 8227 - 21/04/09 GM27 and GM22 on T182 container train through Campsie to Botany - 21/04/09 4703 on T250 Dodgy Brothers train at Campsie - 21/04/09 4461 brings up the rear on T250 at Campsie - 21/04/09 MG74 with 8227, 8258, 8236 and 8235 at Campsie - 21/04/09 NW19 with 8221, 8135 and 8257 pass through Campsie - 21/04/09 8206, 8129, 8244 and 8231 on CB96 at Campsie - 21/04/09 DL47 runs light engine through Campsie as 8206 is about to pass on a loaded coal train - 21/04/09 A Tangara departing Campsie - 21/04/09 DL46 and DL49 on T171 at Campsie - 21/04/09 4703 leads T251 through Campsie - 21/04/09 4461 brings up the rear on the Dodgy Brothers train T251 at Campsie - 21/04/09 8207 with DL's 42, 40 and 38 on LS98 through Campsie - 21/04/09 8216, BL35, BL28 and 8223 on BB17 at Campsie - 21/04/09 KL81 and 4477 return back through Campsie with a container train - 21/04/09 4898 light engine near Botany - 21/04/09 Two L sets cross each other at Coniston - 22/04/09 An Endeavour set arrives into Coniston - 22/04/09 An Oscar at Coniston - 22/04/09 8209, 8239, 8211 and 8214 on PW49 at Coniston - 22/04/09 V66 approaches Coniston with an Intercity service - 22/04/09 8221, 8135 and 8257 departs Inner Harbour on NW19 as they pass through Coniston - 22/04/09 8180 at Exeter on 2229 train to Medway Quarry - 22/04/09 8256 on TM72 near Berrima Junction with a loaded coal train from Tahmoor or Inner Harbour - 22/04/09 T381 and T363 load 1217 sleeper train at Braemar - 22/04/09 8184 with train 2234 from Berrima to Maldon at Berrima Junction - 22/04/09 8153 and 8150 on 2223 train to Medway arrives into the loop at Moss Vale - 22/04/09 8180 on 2228 train from Medway to Berrima passes through the gorgeous station that is Moss Vale - 22/04/09 8180 on 2228 train from Medway Junction with 8154 stabled in Moss Vale yard - 22/04/09 Waiting for 3BM7 at Bundanoon - 22/04/09 CLF1, LDP001, CLP11 and CLP13 pass through Bundanoon with 3BM7 - 22/04/09 8172 and 8110 on 9323 grain train to Junee at Penrose - 22/04/09 9323 grain train right on dusk at Penrose with 8172 and 8110 - 22/04/09 1221 Garbo Train passes through Goulburn in the very early hours with DL50, 48165 and 8179 - 23/04/09 The Garbo at Goulburn with DL50, 48165 and 8179 - 23/04/09 DL50, 48165 and 8179 pass through Lake Bathurst with the Garbo train, number being 1221 - 23/04/09 DL50, 48165 and 8179 at Tarana with 1221 Garbo Train to Crisp Creek - 23/04/09 An Explorer set approaching The Ridgeway near Canberra - 23/04/09

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]]> Mon Apr 20 2009 NSW Holiday - Around Maitland http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1688617.html Pictures of Passenger and Freight trains from around the Maitland area during Steamfest 2009. Pictures taken from Thursday the 16th till Sunday the 19th April Thursday 16 April 2009: Pictures of Passenger and Freight trains from around the Maitland area during Steamfest 2009. Pictures taken from Thursday the 16th till Sunday the 19th April

8230, 8253, 8234 and 8208 haul empty coal train MG73 through East Maitland - 16/04/09 El Zorro Grain train 5994 through East Maitland with EL57, GL108, GL107 and EL55 - 16/04/09 9204, 9210 and 9032 on a loaded coal train at East Maitland - 16/04/09 9001, 9013 and 9029 on an empty coal train at East Maitland - 16/04/09 The only decent shot i got of this, totally screwed the other shots up, VL351, EL51, T373, G532, EL61, T387 and S300 on 4547 empty grain train bound for Werris Creek at East Maitland. This train only had 10 wagons on it! - 16/04/09 5012 and sister 5000 class loco on a loaded coal train at Lochinvar - 16/04/09 8237 and 8217 on a loaded coal train at Lochinvar - 16/04/09 8213, 8220 and 8248 on a loaded coal train through Victoria St - 17/04/09 An Endeavour set arrives into Victoria St - 17/04/09 5BA6 passes through Victoria St with NR112, NR57 and NR20 - 17/04/09 9007, 9020 and 9030 on a loaded coal train through Victoria St - 17/04/09 PL2, 4834, 48120 and 48137 haul a loaded Pelton coalie through Victoria St - 17/04/09 BHP34 approaches a level crossing on the Richmond Vale railway - 17/04/09 4472 stabled at Rothbury - 17/04/09 R766 being worked on at Rothbury - 17/04/09 4488 stabled at Rothbury - 17/04/09 7350 at Rothbury - 17/04/09 SMR18 at Rothbury - 17/04/09 An Explorer set arrives into Branxton - 17/04/09 9012, 9015 and 9025 haul a loaded coalie through Branxton - 17/04/09 8111 and 8133 on a grain train at Maitland - 17/04/09 9209, G526, G523 and 9202 haul an empty coal train through Maitland, with an Endeavour Pass behind them and the RTM pushing back into Maitland Yard - 17/04/09 An Endeavour set approaches High St with 3642 in the Maitland yard - 18/04/09 9207, G529, G519 and 8251 on an empty coal train at High St - 18/04/09 NR64 and NR10 on 6BM4 as they approach the Old Maitland Vale rd overpass - 18/04/09 An endeavour arrives into Sandgate - 18/04/09 8163, 8106 and 8168 on 4523 grain train through Sandgate - 18/04/09 9012, 9020 and 9025 arrives into Sandgate with a loaded coal train - 18/04/09 6BW4 arrives into Sandgate with NR36, NR121, NR106 and NR77 - 18/04/09 Two Hunter railcars cross each other at Sandgate - 18/04/09 8252, G538, G543 and 9016 arrive into Sandgate with a loaded coal train - 18/04/09 9023, 9204 and 9210 arrive into Kooragang Island with a loaded coal train - 18/04/09 South bound Slug through Sandgate - 18/04/09 8050, 48153 and 8007 pass through Sandgate on 5136 grain train - 18/04/09 9215, 8212, 8232 and 9015 enter Koorgang Island at Sandgate with a loaded coal train - 18/04/09 1467 arrives into Sandgate with Dane's 1433 and 1445 - 18/04/09 9205 and 2 other 92's pass through Sandgate - 18/04/09 NR85 and NR100 pass through High St with 7BM4 - 19/04/09 9024, 9018 and 9032 pass through Victoria St with a loaded coal train - 19/04/09 NR108 and NR44 on 7MB2 pass 9024, 9018 and 9032 on a coal train at Victoria St - 19/04/09 NR108 and NR44 elephant style on 7MB2 as they come up to Victoria St - 19/04/09 Candy V35 set comes downhill into Cockle Creek - 19/04/09 8217 with a loaded coal train through Cockle Creek - 19/04/09 V70 passes through Cockle Creek with an Intercity service from Sydney to Newcastle - 19/04/09 NR17 and NR58 pass through Telarah with 7MB4 - 19/04/09 8213 and 2 other friends pass through Farley with an empty coal train - 19/04/09 BL33 and BL26 pass through Lochinvar with 4835 mine train to Cobar - 19/04/09 9024, 9018 and 9032 at Lochinvar with an empty coal train - 19/04/09 9008 and 2 sister units on a loaded coal train at Lochinvar - 19/04/09 In a huge rainstorm, only a few mad bastards stayed out in the rain to get the next few shots. 7MB7 can be seen coming through the rain storm - 19/04/09

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]]> Thu Apr 16 2009 NSW Holiday - Melbourne to Maitland http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1688614.html While touring around NSW on my way to the Maitland Steamfest, gunzelled some trains around NSW. Day 1 - Melbourne to Cootamundra Day 2 - Cootamundra to Parkes Day 3 - Parkes to Dubbo Day 4 - Dubbo to Maitland Monday 13 April 2009: While touring around NSW on my way to the Maitland Steamfest, gunzelled some trains around NSW. Day 1 - Melbourne to Cootamundra Day 2 - Cootamundra to Parkes Day 3 - Parkes to Dubbo Day 4 - Dubbo to Maitland

The Slug just rolled off the Murray River Bridge near Albury with the train to Sydney - 13/04/09 NR28 and NR89 hauls 1BM2 out of Albury having just crossed the Slug - 13/04/09 The XPT departing Henty bound for Sydney - 13/04/09 NR42, NR110 and NR20 departs Yerong Creek with 2WX2 - 13/04/09 NR13 and NR61 stabled in Junee having dropped 5MB4's wagons at The Rock over Easter - 13/04/09 G531, G530 and G536 stabled in Junee with 5MC2 - 13/04/09 The Sydney bound Slug enters one of the tunnels going up the Bethungra Spiral - 13/04/09 The Slug approaches Cootamundra with the train to Sydney - 13/04/09 The Sydney bound slug departs Cootamundra - 13/04/09 NR38, NR71 and NR29 haul 1YN2 at Jindalee - 13/04/09 NR41 and NR78 with 2NY3 rounds the curves at Jindalee - 13/04/09 2NY3 with NR41 and NR78 pass through the Cootamundra West station - 13/04/09 8172 and 8141 shunts 9323 at Cootamundra with X46, 8121 and X45 in the background - 13/04/09 8183 and 8143 rounds the curve at Jindalee with 9337 flour train from Nowra to Narrandera - 14/04/09 9337 arrives into Cootamundra with 8183 and 8143 - 14/04/09 9337 has had a locomotive change at Cootamundra. We now see 48113, X51 and 48103 haul the train as they depart Cootamundra in a cloud of diesel fumes 14/04/09 48113, X51 and 48103 hauling 9337 as they depart Cootamundra - 14/04/09 9337 rounds the curves with the Bethungra Sprial in the background with 9337 - 14/04/09 8166 and 8110 load 9825 grain train at Red Bend near Forbes - 14/04/09 8119 and 8105 with 8932 at Goobang Junction waiting for a crew change - 14/04/09 8119 and 8105 with 8932 departing Goobang Junction heading towards Cootamundra - 14/04/09 8119 and 8105 haul 8932 from Goonumbla to Port Kembla seen here passing through Tichborne - 14/04/09 9825 grain train with 8166 and 8110 gets the stick to enter Forbes Yard - 14/04/09 8166 and 8110 enters Forbes on 9825 to cross 8932 - 14/04/09 8932 with 8119 and 8105 crosses 9825 with 8166 and 8110 at Forbes - 14/04/09 After a huge thunderstorm has just passed over, 8166 and 8110 depart Forbes bound for Parkes with 9825 grain train - 14/04/09 8166 and 8110 on 9825 about to cross over the Newell Hwy outside Parkes - 14/04/09 T414 stabled at SCT Goobang - 14/04/09 48s35 and 603 stabled at Gemco Parkes - 14/04/09 48s32 stabled at Gemco Parkes - 14-04/09 L270 on a grain train at Parkes - 14/04/09 48116, L270, 48122 and 48125 at Parkes waiting to go over the pit - 14/04/09 L251 at Parkes waiting for some 48's to drop on - 15/04/09 L251 at Parkes with a Grain Train - 15/04/09 3SP7 with NR21, NR94 and NR93 passes through Parkes with L251 waiting for more locomotives - 15/04/09 NR43 stabled at Goobang Junction with 3YN2 with NR59 and NR116 waiting for NR4 to join them - 15/04/09 3YN2 at Goobang Junction with NR59 and NR116 - 15/04/09 44206 stabled in Dubbo yard - 15/04/09 44206, 44208 and 4906 stabled at Dubbo - 15/04/09 X50 and 8005 shunting at Dubbo - 15/04/09 44208 and 4906 stabled at Dubbo - 15/04/09 8107 and 8138 load 8234 grain train at Narromine - 15/04/09 4836, 872, 48s28 and 4816 all stabled in Narromine Yard - 15/04/09 48s36 receiving some attention at Narromine - 15/04/09 DL43 and DL44 load 8178 near Narromine on the Main Line - 15/04/09 8178 with DL43 and DL44 near Narromine loading their train - 15/04/09 The old Narromine turntable as 8178 with DL43 and DL44 passes by - 15/04/09 8178 near Narromine East with DL43 and DL44 - 15/04/09 DL43 and DL44 haul 8178 across the Macquarie River bridge at Dubbo - 15/04/09 The Central West Slug arrives into Dubbo - 15/04/09

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]]> Mon Apr 13 2009 ARHS Canberra - 3016 School Holiday Train http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1688121.html Pics from the ARHS Canberra run to Bungendore with 3016 for the School Holidays. Thursday 23 April 2009: Pics from the ARHS Canberra run to Bungendore with 3016 for the School Holidays.

3016 climbs upgrade near The Ridgeway 3016 hauls the School Holiday Train near The Ridgeway 3016 crosses over the Molonglo River bridge 3016 hauls the School Holiday train over the Molonglo River bridge 3016 working hard near HQJOC - what ever that means? 3016 flys across the flat next to Burrows Lane near Bungendore watch out cow! 3016 slowly draws the train into Bungendore as she passes the old goods shed there 3016 waiting for the crossing to be activated at Bungendore 3016 runs around the train at Bungendore 3016 runs around her train at Bungendore Waiting to depart Bungendore with the School Holiday train back to Canberra

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]]> Thu Apr 23 2009 Maitland Steamfest '09 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1687976.html Pictures taken of the Hunter Valley Steamfest from Maitland in New South Wales. 3237, 3526, 3642, 3830, 5917, 402 and CPH's were all involved over the weekend. It was a brilliant weekend and well worth making the trek up to view all the action. Friday 17 April 2009: Pictures taken of the Hunter Valley Steamfest from Maitland in New South Wales. 3237, 3526, 3642, 3830, 5917, 402 and CPH's were all involved over the weekend. It was a brilliant weekend and well worth making the trek up to view all the action.

4306, 4490, 3642 and 3526 approach Metford with the positioning move from Thirlmere to Maitland - 17/04/09 A QR coal train passes the RTM train at Metford - 17/04/09 The RTM train with 4306, 4490, 3642 and 3526 at Metford - 17/04/09 3642 and 3526 being hauled by 4306 and 4490 at Metford - 17/04/09 The RTM at Telarah while 4490 and 4306 do a runaround - 17/04/09 4490 and 4306 haul the RTM train back into Maitland with 3642 and 3526 on the rear - 17/04/09 The RTM through Maitland station - 17/04/09 3642 and 3526 bringing up the rear in the late afternoon at Maitland - 17/04/09 3642 and 3526 get hauled through Maitland Station - 17/04/09 Cab of 3642 at the Up end of Maitland Yard - 17/04/09 Cab of 3526 at the Up end of Maitland Yard - 17/04/09 The firehose sprung a leak while filling up the locomotives and water gins - 17/04/09 Another shot of the leaking firehose connected to 3642 at Maitland - 17/04/09 3526 before the days events at the Up end of Maitland Yard - 18/04/09 3642 hauls the first shuttle from Maitland to Newcastle tender first at High St - 18/04/09 402 at Maitland Vale with a shuttle from Paterson to Maitland - 18/04/09 3526 hauls her first train to Newcastle tender first through High St - 18/04/09 CPH 7 near Maitland Vale with a shuttle to Paterson - 18/04/09 3642 rounds the curves near Maitland Vale - 18/04/09 3642 primes a bit as she climbs upgrade near Maitland Vale - 18/04/09 3642 arrives into Paterson with a shuttle from Maitland - 18/04/09 3642 runs around her train at Paterson - 18/04/09 The heavens have opened as 3642 waits to depart Paterson to go back to Maitland - 18/04/09 8133 and 8111 cross 3642 near Paterson - 18/04/09 3526 through Sandgate with a shuttle to Newcastle - 18/04/09 402 approaches Sandgate with a shuttle from Maitland to Newcastle - 18/04/09 3526 hauls another shuttle tender first through Sandgate with a service from Newcastle to Maitland - 18/04/09 3642 running tender first through Sandgate as 6BM4 with NR111 and NR55 pass by - 18/04/09 3642 at Sandgate with a service back to Maitland from Newcastle - 18/04/09 3526 runs tender first back to Newcastle near Hexham - 18/04/09 3642 running tender first on the first shuttle for the day through Victoria St - 19/04/09 3237, 5917 and 3830 power (and make alot of noise) through Cockle Creek with the train from Sydney to Maitland - 19/04/09 3237, 5917 and 3830 approach Hexham with the tripple header to Maitland - 19/04/09 The 3801 limited Tripple header to Maitland near Hexham - 19/04/09 3526 approaching Hexham with a shuttle from Newcastle to Maitland - 19/04/09 3526 climbs up into Telarah before using the triangle to head back to Maitland - 19/04/09 3237, 5917 and 3830 climb up into Telarah with the tripple header consist - 19/04/09 The tripple header enters Telarah - 19/04/09 Four steam locomotives in one shot, 3642 with a shuttle from Paterson to Maitland and 3237, 5917 and 3830 with the train from Sydney all at Telarah - 19/04/09 5817 at Telarah - 19/04/09 3237 and water gin at Telarah - 19/04/09 5917 at Telarah - 19/04/09 3642 passes by High St with a tender first shuttle to Newcastle - 19/04/09 3830 just been recoaled on the old SMR line at East Greta Junction - 19/04/09 3237 having just gone around the triangle, hauls the Branxton shuttle train into Maitland with 5917 on the rear - 19/04/09 5917 hauls the Branxton Shuttle train tender first near Lochinvar - 19/04/09 5917 and 3237 in push pull near Lochinvar with the shuttle to Branxton - 19/04/09 CPH7 passes through Lochinvar with another shuttle to Branxton - 19/04/09 3237 hauls the Branxton shuttle back to Maitland seen here at Lochinvar - 19/04/09 3830 emerges from the dark at the High St overpass as the 4 car Hunter sets paces the old girl - 19/04/09

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]]> Fri Apr 17 2009 SRV: Spirit to Tocumwal Trip http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1643847.html Steamrail's Spirit of Progress trip to Tocumwal on Sunday 25th January 2009. Locomotives S313 & T356. S313 failed at Essendon on the down, T356 hauled the train and the dead S Class all the way to Tocumwal and back to Seymour where T395 was added for the run home. Sunday 25 January 2009: Steamrail's Spirit of Progress trip to Tocumwal on Sunday 25th January 2009. Locomotives S313 & T356. S313 failed at Essendon on the down, T356 hauled the train and the dead S Class all the way to Tocumwal and back to Seymour where T395 was added for the run home.

S313 & T356 through Spotswood on their way to Southern Cross Another Heritage tour ran on this day, N464 hauls SRHC's Hills to the Bay train to Geelong through Somerton The back of the SRHC train at Somerton on their way to Geelong T356 & S313 (Failed) slowly creep along between Roxborough Park and Craigieburn T356 hauls S313 and the train near Donovans Lane between Donnybrook and Beveridge T356 working hard with S313 between Donnybrook and Beveridge at Donovans Lane T356 & S313 through Kilmore East T356 & S313 at High St in Seymour on their way to Tocumwal T356 blasts out of Seymour with the Spirit trip to Tocumwal T356 & S313 approach Bunganail Rd between Nagambie and Wahring T356 & S313 cross over the Goulburn River at Mooroopna T356 & S313 approach Riverview Rd near Mooroopna T356 & S313 near Riverview Rd between Mooroopna and Shepparton T356 & S313 on on WOLO's at 40km/hr having just departed Shepparton T356 & S313 round the S curves at Congupna T356 & S313 through Tallygaroopna It was bloody hot... T356 & S313 approaching Wunghnu T356 & S313 pass through Wunghnu enroute to Tocumwal T356 & S313 pass through Numurkah The Spirit of Progress at Numurkah?? T356 & S313 approach Alberts Rd between Numurkah and Katunga T356 & S313 pass through Katunga T356 & S313 pass through Strathmerton, nearly at Tocumwal New WOLO speed for the Strathmerton - Tocumwal section, 30km/hr T356 & S313 approach Bearii East rd between Strathmerton and Mywee T356 & S313 approach the Murray River bridge at Tocumwal S313 & T356 wait for departure from Tocumwal to head back to Melbourne S313 & T356 crosses over the Murray River at Tocumwal The Spirit of Progess on the Murray River Bridge at Tocumwal S313 leads T356 through Strathmerton The train approaches Katunga S313 & T356 approach Alberts Rd between Katunga and Numurkah S313 & T356 arrive into Numurkah S313 & T356 pass through Numurkah The train line parrallels the Gouburn Valley highway from Numurkah to Shepparton S313 & T356 having just gone through Wunghnu S313 & T356 at Tallygaroopna on the Up The Spirit arrives into Shepparton S313 & T356 arrive into Shepparton S313 & T356 departing Shepparton on time T356 pushing S313 up and out of Shepparton opposite the caravan park The train departing Shepparton bound for Melbourne The Spirit rounds the curve at Arcadia Running a little late now due to some problems at Murchison East, the train passes a windmill at Wahring S313 & T356 at Mangalore Now the only BG line left north of Seymour, S313 and T356 about to pass the repeater signal into Seymour T395 was sent light engine from Melbourne to assist T356 with the run back over the hills into City. The train here is waiting to depart Seymour with T395, S313 & T356

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]]> Sun Jan 25 2009 Around Wodonga http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1614533.html Gunzelling around the BG at Wodonga before it all disapears for good! Wednesday 5 November 2008: Gunzelling around the BG at Wodonga before it all disapears for good!

Looking towards Bandiana on the old Cudgewa Branch Line - 05/11/08 Looking towards Wodonga at the old Triangle Junction on the Cudgewa Branch - 05/11/08 The old Triangle Junction. Straight ahead to Wodonga, Right to Coal Sidings, Behind me is to Cudgewa - 05/11/08 On the Triangle looking towards the Coal Sidings - 05/11/08 High St at Wodonga looking towards Melbourne - 05/11/08 Wodonga station looking towards Melbourne - 05/11/08 All the old Semaphores at Wodonga - 05/11/08 Wodonga A Box - 05/11/08 The Turntable at Wodonga, last Locomotive to use this table was R761 back in June! - 05/11/08 Wodonga Yard looking towards Melbourne - 05/11/08 Home Sticks and Wodonga Station looking towards Albury - 05/11/08 Back of Wodonga A Box - 05/11/08 View of Wodonga Yard looking towards Albury - 05/11/08 Soon Train Orders will be gone and you will see SG trains on the current BG line. 3BM2 heads through Wodonga Loop with NR73, DL42 and AN4 - 05/11/08

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]]> Wed Nov 5 2008 SRHC: Last BG Pass to Albury http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1614528.html Pics from the last BG pass to Albury/Wodonga. This trip was run by the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre and was enjoyed by all. N453 hauled the train on the day. Saturday 8 November 2008: Pics from the last BG pass to Albury/Wodonga. This trip was run by the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre and was enjoyed by all. N453 hauled the train on the day.

N453 brings the train into Benalla yard to cross the up pass. N453 with the special in Benalla Yard to cross the up pass. Another shot of the train locked away in Benalla yard waiting for the up pass. N460 hauls the up pass into Benalla. N460 crossing N453 at Benalla. This would be the last time a cross ever happens at Benalla. N453 shortly after arriving into Albury for the last time. Driver on N453 enjoying himself. N453 running around at Albury. N453 enters 2 road at Albury to run around. N453 continues to run around at Albury. N453 waits for the stick to come back onto her train at Albury. N453 passes Albury South Box for the last time. N453 waits for departure from Albury for the last time with passengers. N453 with her train at Albury waiting for departure. The special train at Wangaratta. View of Wangaratta yard with the last BG Pass waiting at the station. N453 standing in the platform with her train at Wangaratta. N453 at Wangaratta. N453

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]]> Sat Nov 8 2008 Wycheproof Weekend: The Main Event http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1598183.html On the weekend 10th to the 12th of October, a festival was held in Wycheproof called 'Steaming Up Broadway' The locals in Wycheproof put on the marvellous event and chartered a steam train from Steamrail Victoria for the weekend. Locomotives were R761, T356 and S301. R761 and T356 were stabled in Wycheproof for a week while S301 hauled the train back to Melbourne on Sunday afternoon. Friday 10 October 2008: On the weekend 10th to the 12th of October, a festival was held in Wycheproof called 'Steaming Up Broadway' The locals in Wycheproof put on the marvellous event and chartered a steam train from Steamrail Victoria for the weekend. Locomotives were R761, T356 and S301. R761 and T356 were stabled in Wycheproof for a week while S301 hauled the train back to Melbourne on Sunday afternoon.

S301 with the train at Newport before departure - 10/10/08 T356 and S301 wait for departure from Newport as S307 looks on - 10/10/08 R761, T356 and S301 wait line clear at Bungaree Loop - 11/10/08 The crew on R761 at Wycheproof - 11/10/08 Crowds come to see the mighty Hudson in the Main St of Wycheproof - 11/10/08 R761 poses for a few shots in Broadway - 11/10/08 Crowds on Broadway at Wycheproof as R761 waits to go to the GEB siding - 11/10/08 R761 departs Broadway for the GEB Siding at Wycheproof - 11/10/08 R761, T356 and S301 hauls the train out to the GEB siding - 11/10/08 S301 leads T356 on the first shuttle trip to Glenloth as R761 brings up the rear through Wycheproof Yard - 11/10/08 R761 trails the first shuttle trip to Glenloth out of Wycheproof - 11/10/08 R761 enters Broadway having returned from Glenloth on the first shuttle trip - 11/10/08 Y145 makes an appearance into Wycheproof - 11/10/08 Y145 passes the old station at Wycheproof - 11/10/08 Y145 goes onto Broadway as it passes stabled locomotives in T356 and R761 - 11/10/08 S301 stabled in Wycheproof yard with the sleeping and sitting cars - 11/10/08 S301 under the night sky at Wycheproof - 11/10/08 S301 and sleeping carriages lit up for Passenger saftey - 11/10/08 R761 under the night sky at Wycheproof - 11/10/08 Broadway at night time... - 11/10/08 R761 under a warm Wycheproof night sky - 11/10/08 Sleeping cars stabled at Wycheproof - 12/10/08 Y145 shunting around Wycheproof yard before heading back to Maryborough - 12/10/08 Y145 departs Wycheproof bound for Maryborough light engine - 12/10/08 Side on shot of R761 stabled with T356 at Wycheproof - 12/10/08 R761 and T356 stabled at Wycheproof - 12/10/08 VOAF 9, R761 and T356 will return back to Melbourne a week later - 12/10/08 K167 plinthed at Wycheproof - 12/10/08 Buffer and Auto of K167 with S301 and train in the background - 12/10/08 K167 and R761 stabled at Wycheproof, K167 being stabled for a very loooong time - 12/10/08 R761 and T356 stabled with S301 and carriages about to move to Broadway - 12/10/08 R761 and T356 to the left, K167 to the right at Wycheproof - 12/10/08 S301 brings the train into Broadway hostlers end leading before going out to the GEB to run around - 12/10/08 S301 heads out to the GEB siding hostlers end leading down Broadway - 12/10/08 Thomas and the troublesome trucks takes the kids for rides up and down Broadway - 12/10/08 S301 arriving back into the Main St of Wycheproof - 12/10/08 S301 and the train ready to depart Wycheproof and head back to Melbourne - 12/10/08 S301 leads the train off Broadway to go through Wycheproof yard - 12/10/08 Bye Bye Wycheproof... - 12/10/08 The train passes stabled locomotives R761 and T356 at Wycheproof - 12/10/08 S301 near Inglewood with the train back to Melbourne - 12/10/08 S301 approaches Llanelly - 12/10/08 The Steamrail Carriages as we go through Tarnagulla - 12/10/08 S301 rests for 2 hours at Maryborough - 12/10/08 S301 waits to depart Maryborough - 12/10/08 X41 departs Maryborough light engine for Ballarat - 12/10/08 S301 notches up around the curves at Clunes - 12/10/08 S301 having arrived back to Southern Cross 1 minute late all the way from Wycheproof - 12/10/08

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]]> Fri Oct 10 2008 Wycheproof Weekend: Transfer to Newport http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1598176.html On the weekend of the 18th and 19th of October, R761 was transfered back to Newport via Bendigo with T356 and VOAF 9. Sunday 19 October 2008: On the weekend of the 18th and 19th of October, R761 was transfered back to Newport via Bendigo with T356 and VOAF 9.

R761 stabled at Wycheproof - 18/10/08 T356 stabled at Wycheproof - 18/10/08 The firemans side profile of R761 stabled at Wycheproof - 18/10/08 R761 being lit up at Wycheproof - 18/10/08 R761 and T356 stabled at Wycheproof - 18/10/08 K167 plinthed off a turntable rd at Wycheproof - 18/10/08 The Auto of K167 with R761 in the background - 18/10/08 The tabled that wasnt allowed to be used with R761 less than 50m away - 18/10/08 The drivers side profile of R761 stabled at Wycheproof - 18/10/08 T356 and Wycheproof Yard - 18/10/08 R761 being steamed up early in the morning - 19/10/08 T356 hauls R761 and VOAF 9 as they depart Wycheproof bound for Newport and Home - 19/10/08 T356 and R761 departing Wycheproof - 19/10/08 The locals were very sad to see Lucy (R761) going home - 19/10/08 T356 and R761 cross over the Calder Hwy at Teddywaddy - 19/10/08 T356 and R761 at Teddywaddy - 19/10/08 Crossing over the bridge at Charlton, T356 and R761 head for Bendigo - 19/10/08 Arriving into Korong Vale, T356 and R761 crawl around the corner - 19/10/08 T356 notches up between Korong Vale and Wedderburn Junction - 19/10/08 T356 and R761 at speed near Wedderburn Junction - 19/10/08 Another side on shot of T356 and R761 near Wedderburn Junction - 19/10/08 T356 and R761 nears Kurting - 19/10/08 Having made a quick stop for safeworking purposes, T356 and R761 depart from Inglewood - 19/10/08 T356 and R761 about to cross over the Loddon River at Bridgewater - 19/10/08 T356 and R761 crosses the Loddon River and Bridgewater - 19/10/08 R761 on the Loddon River Bridge at Bridgewater - 19/10/08 T356 and R761 about to cross over the Calder Hwy at Derby - 19/10/08 The transfer move passes through Leichardt with T356 and R761 - 19/10/08 T356 and R761 crawl through Marong - 19/10/08 Another Calder Hwy crossing, this time at Marong - 19/10/08 R761 enters SSR Bendigo Workshops - 19/10/08 R761 is finally on a turntable at Bendigo - 19/10/08 R761 being serviced at Bendigo - 19/10/08 R761, T356 and VOAF 9 in the Bendigo Railmotor Fuel Point rd - 19/10/08 R761 is about to enter Big Hill Tunnel with T356 dead - 19/10/08 R761 on a bridge near Harcourt with T356 - 19/10/08 R761 and T356 about to enter Elphingstone Tunnel - 19/10/08 R761 and T356 at Kyneton - 19/10/08 R761 and T356 storm through Diggers Rest - 19/10/08

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]]> Sun Oct 19 2008 NSW Gunzel Trip: Zig Zag Railway http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1586516.html Pictures from the RTM Special Zig Zag event with a triple header consisting of 934, AC16 and 1074. Was a brilliant event, well done to everyone at Zig Zag! Sunday 21 September 2008: Pictures from the RTM Special Zig Zag event with a triple header consisting of 934, AC16 and 1074. Was a brilliant event, well done to everyone at Zig Zag!

The Zig Zag engine shed as 280 people detrain from the RTM Triple Header Locomotives 1074 and 934 wait departure from Bottom Points 1074 and 934 on their way to Top Points with the RTM Special Train 1074 and 934 cross over a viaduct with smoke coming from AC16 (number 5921 for the day) up the top 3 levels of railway track. Bottom being the SG line from Sydney, Middle the Zig Zag and top Zig Zag again Signal Box at Top Points as the train passes by Locomotive 1074 runs around the train as 934 waits for her runaround 934, 5921 and 1074 take the train from Top Points to Clarence 1074 at the photostop 5921 (AC16) at the photostop 934 at the photostop All three locos pushing back at the photostop 934, 5921 and 1074 put on an awesome show at the photostop All three locos working hard at the photostop 934, 5921 and 1074 at the photostop 5921 puts on a show at the photostop Not quite sure what this weird looking loco is... 934 departing Clarence with a train to Top Points 1049 (Thomas) runs around her train at Clarence 1049 waiting to depart Clarence with a train to Bottom points AC16 emerges from the tunnel near Clarence 5921 comes out of the tunnel at Clarence 5921 arriving at Clarence having just come out from the tunnel 934 pushing at the rear of the train into Clarence 934 arriving into Clarence pushing at the rear 1049 departing Clarence with a train to Bottom Points 1049 in the late afternoon takes a train from Clarence to Bottom Points as he nears the Tunnel 934 waiting to depart Clarence with the RTM Train back to Bottom Points 934 leads the train between Clarence and Top Points 1049 heads for Bottom Points under one of the marvellous Viaducts 5921 and 1074 departing Top Points with the RTM special to Bottom Points AC16 and 1074 waiting for the OK signal to arrive into Bottom Points with the RTM Special Garratt 409 at Bottom Points with the SG in the foreground

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]]> Sun Sep 21 2008 NSW Gunzel Trip: RTM Triple Header http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1586501.html Pictures of the Positioning move of 3526 on Friday the 19th from Thirlmere to Valley Heights. Pictures of the Main Event with 3526, 3642 and 3830 from Central to Zig Zag and return. Finally pictures of the positioning move back to Thirlmere from Valley Heights with 3526 and 3642. Was a sensational weekend which i really enjoyed. Where else can you say you saw 8 steam locomotives in a day? Friday 19 September 2008: Pictures of the Positioning move of 3526 on Friday the 19th from Thirlmere to Valley Heights. Pictures of the Main Event with 3526, 3642 and 3830 from Central to Zig Zag and return. Finally pictures of the positioning move back to Thirlmere from Valley Heights with 3526 and 3642. Was a sensational weekend which i really enjoyed. Where else can you say you saw 8 steam locomotives in a day?

3526 at Thirlmere - 19/09/08 3526 about to depart Thirlmere bound for Valley Heights - 19/09/08 4520 with the train for the next day at Thirlmere - 19/09/08 3526 on the Thirlmere Loop Line to Picton - 19/09/08 3526 just left Thirlmere bound for Valley Heights - 19/09/08 3526 at the Maldon Curves with the transfer move to Valley Heights - 19/09/08 3526 on a 'Bona' move near Maldon on her way to Valley Heights - 19/09/08 3526 between Maldon and Douglas Park on a Bona move - 19/09/08 3526 crosses over Menangle Rd near Menangle Park - 19/09/08 3526 enters the Suburban network near Macarthur - 19/09/08 4520 hauls the triple header train into Central with 3830 and 3642 bringing up the rear - 20/09/08 3642 and 3830 wait for departure from Central with the RTM Special - 20/09/08 Cab of 3830 at Central - 20/09/08 3642 simmering away at Central - 20/09/08 The RTM carriages at Central station - 20/09/08 A shot I had to get, the famous clock with our carriages in the platform - 20/09/08 4520 shutdown and stabled at Central Station - 20/09/08 The Triple Header crossing the Indian Pacific near Penrith - 20/09/08 3642 and 3830 start the climb into the Blue Mountains - 20/09/08 Having added 3526 at Valley Heights, she assists 3642 and 3830 up the long slog to Lithgow - 20/09/08 3526, 3642 and 3830 working hard as they round a bend - 20/09/08 The RTM Special powering upgrade with 3 different steam locomotives in 3526, 3642 and 3830 - 20/09/08 The RTM special with 3526, 3642 and 3830 pass workers on the track near Katoomba as we are running 'wrong line' - 20/09/08 3526, 3642, 3830 drifting into Blackheath - 20/09/08 The Triple Header special departing a yard on their way to Zig Zag - 20/09/08 3526, 3642 and 3830 arriving back at Zig Zag to pick up all the passengers and head to Sydney - 20/09/08 3526, 3642 and 3830 arriving back at Zig Zag on the run home to Central - 20/09/08 3830 at Central Station having arrived back from the Blue Mountains. Quite proud of this shot, half cut and a shutter speed of 1/3... lol - 20/09/08 3526 and 3642 double head back to Thirlmere at Maldon - 21/09/08 3526 and 3642 on the Thirlmere Loop line going back home - 21/09/08 3526 and 3642 heading back home to Thirlmere after a successful previous day - 21/09/08 3526 and 3642 arriving into Thirlmere after a transfer back from Valley Heights - 21/09/08 3642, 3526 and 2705 all in the one shot at Thirlmere - 21/09/08

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]]> Fri Sep 19 2008 NSW Gunzel Trip: Thirlmere http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1585915.html Pictures from around Thirlmere from outside and the museum plus 2705 in steam running shuttles to Buxton Sunday 21 September 2008: Pictures from around Thirlmere from outside and the museum plus 2705 in steam running shuttles to Buxton

2705 running a shuttle to Buxton just out from Thirlmere 2705 passes through the station of Couridjah 2705 arriving into Buxton 2705 in the platform at Buxton 2705 running around the train at Buxton 2705 at Buxton while running around 2705 waiting to depart Buxton for Thirlmere 2705 trundles past a couple of stand pipes at Couridjah 2705 running tender first near Couridjah 2705 nearly back at Thirlmere as she runs past some old wagons 2705 rolls past what looks like an old locomotive frame near Thirlmere 2705 waits for departure to Buxton on another shuttle at Thirlmere 2705 through a cutting just out from Thirlmere on a shuttle to Buxton NSWGR locomotive 78 in the Museum at Thirlmere 3820 on display at Thirlmere 2029 on static displat at Thirlmere 3801's tender at the Museum at Thirlmere 3801 being worked on at Thirlmere 3801's boiler in the shed at Thirlmere 3801's Boxpok wheels 3801 looking in a rather sad state at Thirlmere 5910 on display at Thirlmere 1709 on static display at the Thirlmere Museum 3609 at Thirlmere Diesel 4102 on display at Thirlmere 2705 runs another shuttle to Buxton between Thirlmere and Couridjah

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]]> Sun Sep 21 2008 NSW Gunzel Trip: Main South http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1585844.html Pictures from Albury to Macarthur, otherwise known as the Main South. Wednesday 17 September 2008: Pictures from Albury to Macarthur, otherwise known as the Main South.

4MC2 with G542 and G536 having just crossed the Murray River near Albury - 17/09/08 G542 and G536 on 4MC2 near Albury - 17/09/08 4BM2 arriving into Junee with NR90, NR88 and NR38 - 18/09/08 442s3 on a sleeper train near Illabo with 80s1 at the other end - 18/09/08 80s1 on a sleeper train near Illabo - 18/09/08 80s1 on a Sleeper train near Illabo with 442s3 at the other end - 18/09/08 Locomotives stabled at Cootamundra - 18/09/08 833 looking in a sad state at Cootamundra - 18/09/08 Rail Grinder stabled at Cootamundra - 18/09/08 Locomotives stabled at Cootamundra - 18/09/08 The Melbourne bound Slug between Harden and Wallendbeen - 18/09/08 NR109, AN9 and NR25 on 5WX2 between Harden and Wallendbeen - 18/09/08 5WX2 with the colourful lashup of NR109, AN9 and NR25 near Wallendbeen - 18/09/08 5WX2 heading towards Wallendbeen with NR109, AN9 and NR25 - 18/09/08 4BM7 with G533, CL? and CLP10 through Goulburn - 18/09/08 4BM7 through Goulburn with G533 leading CL? and CLP10 - 18/09/08 NR19 and NR119 arriving into Goulburn with 5NY3 - 18/09/08 Sydney bound slug departing Goulburn having come from Melbourne - 18/09/08 8148, 48169 and 8101 on 2122 out from Goulburn with last light - 18/09/08 48111 and 8130 stabled at Moss Vale - 18/09/08 View of Moss Vale yard with wagons and locomotives stabled - 19/09/08 TM71 with NR78 and NR94 on an empty limestone train to Canberra - 19/09/08 An Endeavour set waiting to depart Moss Vale bound for Sydney - 19/09/08 An Explorer set rounds the curves at Picton - 19/09/08 NR68 and NR121 elephant style as 5MB4 rounds the curves at Picton - 19/09/08 5MB4 still rounding the curves at Picton with NR68 and NR121 - 19/09/08 8134 and 8172 shunting at Maldon - 21/09/08 An Endeavour set near Maldon - 21/09/08

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]]> Wed Sep 17 2008 NSW Gunzel Trip: ARHS Bathurst Special http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1585827.html Pictures of the ARHS 75th anniversary special after returning back to Central Sunday 21 September 2008: Pictures of the ARHS 75th anniversary special after returning back to Central

4501 and 4918 wait to run around their train at Central 3801 Limited's carriages at Central 4501 and 4918 wait to depart Central 4501 and 4918 at Central 4501 and 4918 await departure from Central Night time at Central as 4501 and 4918 wait to depart Central

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]]> Sun Sep 21 2008 NSW Gunzel Trip: Suburban Lines http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1585797.html Photos of Trains from around the Sydney Suburban network, mainly freight trains. Sunday 21 September 2008: Photos of Trains from around the Sydney Suburban network, mainly freight trains.

44209, GL110 and GL112 stabled in Enfield yard - 21/09/08 4906 and 4903 roll through Canterbury on T182 train to Botany - 22/09/08 4819 on an XPT car transfer at Canterbury - 22/09/08 42107 and 42105 through Canterbury on T120 to Botany - 22/09/08 A Coal Train passes through Canterbury with 8221, G538, 8253 and 8135 - 22/09/08 A Spark makes a stop at Canterbury Station - 22/09/08 3109 light engine through Marrickville - 22/09/08 2204, 2208 and L265 arrive into Marrickville with an ARG Flour train - 22/09/08 the ARG Flour Train depart Marrickville with 2204, 2208 and L265 - 22/09/08 4819 returns light engine through Marrickville - 22/09/08 A spark arrives into Marrickville station - 22/09/08 4703 and 4458 pass through Marrickville on T250 train to Botany - 22/09/08 T250 with 4703 and 4458 as it passes through Marrickville 4703 leads 4458 through Marrickville on T250 - 22/09/08 1431 brings up the rear on T250 train through Marrickville - 22/09/08 8256, 8231 and G526 on a Coal Train at Marrickville - 22/09/08 4819 on another XPT Car transfer through Canterbury - 23/09/08 42107 and 42105 head T120 elephant style through Canterbury - 23/09/08 Elephant Style 421's as 07 and 05 pass through Canterbury on T120 - 23/09/08 42107 and 42105 head upgrade towards Marrickville at Canterbury on T120 goods - 23/09/08 ARG Flour Train with 3102 and 3104 through Canterbury - 23/09/08 Another shot of the ARG Flour Train through Canterbury with 3102 and 3104 - 23/09/08 A Coal train passes through Canterbury with 8239, 8228, G529 and 8211 - 23/09/08 The Coal train heads for Enfield with 8239, 8228, G529 and 8211 at Canterbury - 23/09/08 GM27 and GM22 pass through Canterbury on T176 - 23/09/08 Train T176 through Canterbury with GM27 and GM22 - 23/09/08 44209 light engine through Canterbury - 23/09/08 Trailing shot of 44209 through Canterbury - 23/09/08 4819 comes back with an XPT car at Canterbury - 23/09/08 Coal Train with 8209, G523, G520 and 8183 passes through Canterbury - 23/09/08 T182 with 4906 and 4903 pass through Canterbury - 23/09/08 4461 on T250 passes through Canterbury enroute to Botany - 23/09/08 4461 on T250 at Canterbury as 1431 brings up the rear - 23/09/08 1431 leads T251 out of Botany towards Enfield - 23/09/08 T251 lead by 1431 leaves Botany with 4461 bringing up the rear - 23/09/08 4461 trails on T251 train out of Botany - 23/09/08 442s5, T385 and C507 leave Botany on T171 - 23/09/08 442s5, T385 and C507 leaves Botany on T171 - 23/09/08 42105 and 42107 pass by a heap of trains stabled in Botany yard - 23/09/08 T121 departs Botany Yard with 42105 and 42107 elephant style - 23/09/08 42105 and 42107 depart Botany on T121 - 23/09/08 GM22 and GM27 pass all the stabled trains in Botany Yard on T177 - 23/09/08 T177 depart Botany with GM22 and GM27 up front - 23/09/08 GM22 and GM27 depart Botany on T177 - 23/09/08 1443 and 1440 arrive into Botany on 9182 - 23/09/08 9182 arrives into Botany with 1443 and 1440 up front - 23/09/08 T183 departs Botany with GL112, GL110 and EL64 - 23/09/08 GL112, GL110 and EL64 depart Botany on T183 - 23/09/08

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]]> Sun Sep 21 2008 NSW Gunzel Trip: Main North http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1585771.html Pictures from Sydney to Newcastle and return, otherwise known as the Main North route. Plenty of action, highlight would be Sandgate! Train everywhere and it would sure get you fit after a while... Wednesday 24 September 2008: Pictures from Sydney to Newcastle and return, otherwise known as the Main North route. Plenty of action, highlight would be Sandgate! Train everywhere and it would sure get you fit after a while...

An Intercity spark heads for Sydney across the Hawksberry River Bridge - 24/09/08 3MB7 crosses over the Hawksberry River with G535, CLF9 and CLF3 - 24/09/08 3BM4 with NR106, NR86 and NR15 crosses over the Hawksberry River Bridge - 24/09/08 An Explorer rumbles through Hawksberry River Station - 24/09/08 4708 and 4717 haul the AK cars through Hawksberry River - 24/09/08 The AK Cars roll through Hawksberry River with 4708 and 4717 up front - 24/09/08 NR6, DL38 and NR81 haul 3MB4 through Hawksberry River enroute to Brisbane - 24/09/08 C502, KL80, KL81 and Cs5 haul 4142 train through Hawksberry River enroute to Botany - 24/09/08 NR80 and NR1 haul 2AB6 near Adamstown - 24/09/08 2AB6 with NR80 and NR1 head for Brisbane at Adamstown - 24/09/08 A coal train with 8257, 8208, 8141 and 8139 thunders through Adamstown - 24/09/08 X54, X53 and CLF1 haul 4152 out of Broadmeadow Yard - 24/09/08 4152 with X54, X53 and CLF1 passes through Adamstown with their train to Yennora - 24/09/08 X54, X53 and CLF1 haul 4152 through Adamstown - 24/09/08 A Hunter Railcar passes 3BW4 at Islington Junction with a pass to Newcastle - 24/09/08 3BW4 goes through Islington Junction with NR93, NR2 and NR104 up front - 24/09/08 442s2, T385 and 442s5 bring an empty ballast train into Islington Junction - 24/09/08 442s2, T385 and 442s5 roll through Islington Junction bound for Broadmeadow yard with an empty ballast train - 24/09/08 The ballast train heads to Broadmeadow yard at Islington Junction with 442s2, T385 and 442s5 - 24/09/08 The view of Newcaslte Station from above - 24/09/08 An Explorer car being serviced at Newcastle - 24/09/08 Newcastle Signal box by night - 24/09/08 Moorandoo Yard by night - 24/09/08 PN's new 92 Class locomotives stabled in Moorandoo Yard - 24/09/08 5NY3 with NR45, NR47 and NR61 rolls through Cockle Creek - 25/09/08 A Coal Train with 8225, 8251, 8146 and 8210 creep through Cockle Creek to stop a stick just past the station - 25/09/08 A Newcastle bound Intercity spark passes the Coal train at Cockle Creek - 25/09/08 NR83 and NR48 on 4MB2 passes the Coal Train at Cockle Creek - 25/09/08 Another Coal train passes through Cockle Creek with 8238 and 8220 - 25/09/08 4BS6 passes through Cockle Creek with NR32, NR52 and DL42 - 25/09/08 4BS6 rolls over the Cockle Creek Bridge with NR's 32 and 52 and DL42 - 25/09/08 NR39 and NR50 on 4BM4 pass through Cockle Creek - 25/09/08 The Casino Slug passes by a Coal Train at Cockle Creek - 25/09/08 Casino bound Slug passes over the Cockle Creek bridge - 25/09/08 Candy livery Intercity spark at Cockle Creek - 25/09/08 A Coal train comes back through Cockle Creek with 8238 and 8220 - 25/09/08 Another Coal Train comes back through Cockle Creek with 8225, 8251, 8146 and 8210 - 25/09/08 4BW4 with NR117 and AN7 roll through Sandgate and an Endeavour Car arrives into the Station - 25/09/08 Another shot of 4BW4 with NR117 and AN7 at Sandgate - 25/09/08 442s2 and 442s5 arrive into Sandgate with a Ballast Train - 25/09/08 442s2 and 442s5 at Sandgate on a Ballast Train - 25/09/08 A Coal train comes out of the Harbour with PL2, 48134 and PL7 at Sandgate - 25/09/08 PL2, 48134 and PL7 head for their destination through Sandgate - 25/09/08 The Ballast Train and 4BW4 wait line near Sandgate together - 25/09/08 A Coal Train with 8212, 8248, 8145 and 8140 pass through Sandgate - 25/09/08 4BM7 with CLP13, G516 and CLF3 arrive into Sandgate with their train to Melbourne - 25/09/08 CLP13, G516 and CLF3 at Sandgate on 4BM7 - 25/09/08 4MB4 with NR57, DL40 and NR37 crosses an Endeavour car at Sandgate - 25/09/08 NR57, DL40 and NR37 pass through Sandgate with 4MB4 - 25/09/08 A Coal Train with 8238 and 8220 pass through Sandgate - 25/09/08

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]]> Wed Sep 24 2008 NSW Gunzel Trip: Canberra ARHS Museum http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1585711.html On my way back to Melbourne, i popped into the Museum at Canberra for a bit of a look around. It was a very nice place with alot of well looked after Rolling Stock there. Friday 26 September 2008: On my way back to Melbourne, i popped into the Museum at Canberra for a bit of a look around. It was a very nice place with alot of well looked after Rolling Stock there.

Rail Motor 37 at Canberra Another view of Rail Motor 37 Assorted rollingstock with D7 and 7320 in view 3112 at Canberra 7319 has a rest in the sun at Canberra 7315 awaits her next turn of duty at Canberra 7319 and 7315 coupled together at Canberra D7 stabled at Canberra 3112 stabled at Canberra 1210 having a well earned rest in the shed at Canberra Another view of 1210 at Canberra, this is Australia's oldest operational Steam Locomotive, built in 1878! Another operational Steam Locomotive in 3016 stabled at Canberra 3016 waits her next turn of duty at Canberra D25 stabled at Canberra Tender view of 3016 stabled at Canberra Garratt 6029 under restoration at Canberra Some heritage carriages stabled at Canberra Another view of 6029 under restoration at Canberra Some weird looking water gin? Beyer Garratt 6029 under restoration at Canberra Australia's most powerful and largest locomotives, the AD60 Class Garratts, this one being 6029 under restoration The old Boiler of 6029 at Canberra

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]]> Fri Sep 26 2008 SRV & VGR Steam on Show http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1574682.html Steamrail ran a train to Bendigo on this day and Victorian Goldfields Railway ran a Steam on Show to coinside with the event. It was an awesome day out gunzelling, one that will be remembered for a very long time. Saturday 6 September 2008: Steamrail ran a train to Bendigo on this day and Victorian Goldfields Railway ran a Steam on Show to coinside with the event. It was an awesome day out gunzelling, one that will be remembered for a very long time.

J515 being readied for the days run at Maldon Y133 stabled as J541 waits for all the action to happen at Maldon J541 simmering away at Maldon J515 about to be turned at Maldon J515 comes off the Turntable having just been turned at Maldon K160, J515 and J541 waiting to depart Maldon bound for Castlemaine The 0930 train ex Maldon approches Main rd near Maldon with K160, J515 and J541 K160, J515 and J541 arrive into Muckleford before the photostop K160, J515 and J541 put on an awesome show near Muckleford for the photostop K160, J515 and J541 power up into Muckleford for the photostop K160, J515 and J541 arrive into Muckleford Having departed Muckleford for Castlemain, K160, J515 and J541 climb upgrade towards Farmer's Bridge K160, J515 and J541 on a mixed train climb upgrade near Farmer's Bridge K160, J515 and J541 at the Maryborough/Maldon Junction near Castlemaine Powering upgrade at the Maryborough/Maldon Junction, K160, J515 and J541 heads into Castlemaine K160 on the 1100 ex Castlemaine mixed to Maldon near milepost 80 R761 waiting to depart for Bendigo at Castlemaine with the VGR train in platform 3 R761 waiting to depart Castlemaine for Bendigo J541 and J515 double head the Steamrail Charter train to Maldon near milepost 80 Double headed J's near milepost 80 with the 1130 ex Castlemaine Steamrail charter J541 and J515 with the Steamrail charter about to arrive into Muckleford J541 and J515 arriving into Muckleford with the 1130 ex Castlemaine Steamrail Charter J541 and J515 cross over the Muckelford-Walmer rd at Muckleford J541 and J515 climb up and over Sinclairs Lane crossing enroute to Maldon J541 and J515 put on a show climbing upgrade into Maldon J541 and J515 climb upgrade into Maldon on the Steamrail Charter train Double headed J's climb into Maldon on the Steamrail charter train J541 and J515 arriving into Maldon as K160 waits her next turn of duty on another photostop K160 with the 1300 ex Maldon service to Castlemaine, crosses over the Muckleford Creek bridge K160 waits at the home stick at Muckleford with the 1300 ex Maldon service K160 crosses over Sawmill rd with the 1300 ex Maldon service J515 rolls downgrade having just left Maldon on the 1430 service to Castlemaine mixed train J515 climbs upgrade near the Gas Pipeline with the 1430 ex Maldon service to Castlemaine J515 on a mixed train goes through all the curves near Castlemaine on the 1430 ex Maldon service J515 crosses over the Rifle Range bridge with a Mixed train on the 1600 ex Castlemaine service J515 heads for Maldon on the 1600 ex Castlemaine service at Rifle Range bridge J541 nears Main rd near Maldon with the 1700 Steamrail Charter J541 arrives into Muckleford with the 1700 ex Maldon Steamrail service J541 enters Muckleford as J515 waits in 2 rd J541 crosses J515 at Muckleford with the 1700 ex Maldon Steamrail service J541 crosses over Bassett Creek with the Steamrail charter to Castlemaine J541 rounds the curves late in the afternoon with the 1700 Steamrail Service ex Maldon J541 waits for R761 to arrive at Castlemaine R761 and J541 at Castlemaine platform side by side

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]]> Sat Sep 6 2008 Steamranger: 621 Returns to Service http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1564792.html Steamranger's Steam Locomotive 621 returned to service on this day hauling the Southern Encounter from Mount Barker to Victor Harbor and return Sunday 17 August 2008: Steamranger's Steam Locomotive 621 returned to service on this day hauling the Southern Encounter from Mount Barker to Victor Harbor and return

621 waits in the platform at Mt Barker for departure 621 simmers away waiting for departure at Mt Barker 621 puts on an impressive show as she climbs out from Mt Barker bound for Victor Harbor 621 departing Mt Barker 621 at Gemmells 621 between Mt Barker and Strathalbyn In some beautiful scenery, 621 rolls downhill towards Strathalbyn 621 nears Strathalbyn hauling the Southern Encounter 621 rolls across the bridge at Strathalbyn 621 rolls through Finnis Following the road near Goolwa, 621 coasts along 621 coasting along near Goolwa 621 heads for Victor Harbor with the Southern Encounter near Goolwa 621 nears Goolwa with the Southern Encounter 621 at speed near Goolwa Having picked up two more carriages for the Cockle Train, 621 departs Goolwa bound for Victor Harbor 621 climbs the bank into Port Elliot 621 rolls along the beaches between Port Elliot and Victor Harbor 621 arrives into Victor Harbor 621 waits to push the train back at Victor Harbor 621 being turned at Victor Harbor 621 poses for a shot in the sunlight at Victor Harbor 621 waits to depart from Victor Harbor with a Cockle Train shuttle to Goolwa and return 621 rounds the curves between Victor Harbor and Port Elliot with the Cockle Train 621 puts on a show with the water in the background 621 rounds the beaches between Victor Harbor and Port Elliot 621 approaches Middleton with the Cockle Train 621 outside Goolwa with the Cockle Train The Cockle Train nears Goolwa with 621 at the front 621 having been around the triangle at Goolwa, runs around her train at Goolwa ready for the trip back to Victor Harbor 621 departs from Goolwa with the Cockle Train 621 in the platform at Port Eillot enroute to Victor Harbor 507 shunter waits for the train to arrive at Goolwa to take off the rear two carriages 621 arrives at Steamranger's Goolwa Depot 507 takes the two rear cars off the Southern Encounter Beautifully restored carriages being shunted by 507 621 at Currency Creek on the way home with the Southern Encounter 621 through Gilberts Siding in the late afternoon with the Southern Encounter 621 departs from Strathalbyn and crosses over a creek 621 arrived back at Mt Barker 621 pushing back at Mount Barker to end a very sucessful and enjoying day out!

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]]> Sun Aug 17 2008 South Aus Freight http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1564790.html Was in Adelaide over the weekend for personal reasons, but i found a bit of time to go gunzelling for a little, here are some of the results. Friday 15 August 2008: Was in Adelaide over the weekend for personal reasons, but i found a bit of time to go gunzelling for a little, here are some of the results.

3PW4 with NR115 and NR63 pass through Coomandook - 15/08/08 NR115 and NR63 pass through Coomandook on 3PW4 in the early hours of day break - 15/08/08 C503 and 1874 pass through a flood plain near Coomandook - 15/08/08 C503 and 1874 near Coomandook on 6MR2 - 15/08/08 6MR2 near Coomandook with C503 and 1874 - 15/08/08 C503 and 1874 between Coomandook and Coonalpyn on 6MR2 - 15/08/08 G532, C501 and EL52 pass through Tailem Bend on 9761 El Zorro Grain train - 15/08/08 9761 at Tailem Bend with G532, C501 and EL52 - 15/08/08 3PM6 with a freshly painted NR16, NR42 and DL48 at Mount Lofty - 15/08/08 NR16, NR42 and DL48 on 3PM6 at Mount Lofty in drizzling rain - 15/08/08 G532, C501 and EL52 on 9761 El Zorro Grain train between Bridgewater and Aldgate - 15/08/08 G532, C501 and EL52 slog it up past Mount Lofty on 9761 - 15/08/08 9761 starts the run downhill to Belair at Mount Lofty with G532, C501 and EL52 - 15/08/08 5GA2 with 8177, L251 and 8171 wait for a run to Tailem Bend at Belair Loop - 15/08/08 NR90, DL47 and NR34 pass through Belair on 5MA3 - 15/08/08 8177, L251 and 8171 pass through Mount Barker Loop with 5GA2 - 15/08/08 5GA2 continue on to Tailem Bend at Mount Barker Loop with 8177, L251 and 8171 - 15/08/08 C501, EL52, G532 and EL54 wait to depart from Mile End Loop back to Melbourne on 9761 - 15/08/08 SCT008 and SCT006 roll through Two Wells on 6MP9 - 16/08/08 6MP9 heading for Perth at Two Wells with SCT008 and SCT006 at the helm - 16/08/08 6MP9 with SCT008 and SCT006 between Two Wells and Mallala - 16/08/08 SCT008 and SCT006 haul 6MP9 near Mallala - 16/08/08 NR12, NR93 and NR62 on 7MP7 near Virginia - 16/08/08 GM37, GM42 and XRB560 outside EDI Dry Creek - 16/08/08 704 and 843 arrive into Dry Creek Yard with the stone train as EL58 shunts - 16/08/08 EL58 and 2207 shunting at Dry Creek - 16/08/08 704 and 843 on the BG Stone Train near Port Flat - 16/08/08 Side on shot of 843 on the BG Stone Train - 16/08/08 704 and 843 enter the yard at Osborne - 16/08/08 NR9, DL39 and NR22 on transfer train 7AO5 from Port Flat to Pelican Point - 16/08/08 7AD1 with FQ02 and CLP16 at Two Wells - 16/08/08 FQ02 and CLP16 between Two Wells and Mallala on 7AD1 - 16/08/08 7AD1 just gone through Mallala with FQ02 and CLP16 - 16/08/08 FQ02 and CLP16 on 7AD1 outside Long Plains - 16/08/08 7AD1 heads for Darwin at Long Plains with FQ02 and CLP16 up front - 16/08/08 EL58 and EL57 head 7AP1 at Long Plains - 16/08/08 7AP1 with EL58 and EL57 at Long Plains - 16/08/08 NR39 and NR6 head 6MP5 through Two Wells Loop - 16/08/08 6MP5 with NR39 and NR6 go through Two Wells Loop - 16/08/08 NR39 and NR6 rounds the curves between Two Wells and Mallala on 6MP5 - 16/08/08 6MP5 between Two Wells and Mallala with NR39 and NR6 - 16/08/08 NR39 and NR6 between Two Wells and Mallala on 6MP5 - 16/08/08 Double stackers on 6MP5 between Two Wells and Mallala - 16/08/08 The back of 6MP5 with NR39 and NR6 up front near Mallala - 16/08/08 DL43 attached to DL41 sit next to DL47 at Tailem Bend - 17/08/08 6BA6 with NR96, AN6 and NR69 pass DL43 and DL41 stabled at Tailem Bend - 17/08/08 6PM9 with SCT010, SCT014, SCT 001, SCT 011 and SCT012 wait to cross 1MP2 at Coombe Loop - 17/08/08

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]]> Fri Aug 15 2008 707 Ops: Members Train to Geelong http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1559654.html Some pics of 707 Operations Members train to Geelong. Train departed from the Garden Platform at Newport with R707 and T413 in push pull mode. Sunday 10 August 2008: Some pics of 707 Operations Members train to Geelong. Train departed from the Garden Platform at Newport with R707 and T413 in push pull mode.

R707 just through Corio with T413 on the rear R707 heads back to Newport with T413 bringing up the rear R707 puts on a show near Corio heading back to Melbourne R707 picking up speed near Corio T413 idling at the rear of the train as R707 hauls it back to Newport R707 approaches Newport, nearly home... T413 drags the train back into the Garden Platform T413 hauls the train into the Garden Platform with R707 now at the rear, or is it still the front?? R707 enters the Garden Platform rd God... again R707 in the Garden Platform with sparks in the other roads R707 waits for all the passengers to get out at the Garden Platform R707 heads over to the pit after a successful day out to Geelong and return T413 next to other sparks in the Garden Platform

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]]> Sun Aug 10 2008 South-Western BG Line including Geelong http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1556848.html Pictures from the South Western line to Warrnambool including Geelong Thursday 5 March 2009: Pictures from the South Western line to Warrnambool including Geelong

Geelong Pilot Y171 waits her next turn of duty at Nth Shore - 04/08/08 A78 brings in the cement train at Nth Shore with a couple of Apex wagons and Y171 - 04/08/08 Another shot of Geelong Pilot Y171 - 04/08/08 A78 runs around the cement train at Nth Shore - 04/08/08 A78 at Nth Shore - 04/08/08 T402, H1 & X43 at Corio waiting to get into Nth Shore - 05/03/09 9441 locos at Corio waiting to get into Nth Shore with T402, H1 & X43 - 05/03/09 9441 waiting to depart Nth Shore with X43, H1 & T402 - 05/03/09

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]]> Thu Mar 5 2009 Ship Gunzelling http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1556282.html Couple of blokes at work introduced me to Ship Gunzelling, bit hesitant at first, but some of the pics came out really nice! Here are some examples, not a bad way to use the camera and its something different. Thursday 31 July 2008: Couple of blokes at work introduced me to Ship Gunzelling, bit hesitant at first, but some of the pics came out really nice! Here are some examples, not a bad way to use the camera and its something different.

The Cornelis Zenen dredger - 31/07/08 Atlant Frauke stabled in Melbourne - 31/07/08 The MSC Frisia departing Melbourne - 31/07/08 MSC Frisia in 8 notches departing Melbourne - 31/07/08 MSC Canberra arrives into Melbourne with assistance from the local Pilot Y Class, err Tug Boat - 31/07/08 MSC Canberra in full dynamic brake arrives into Melbourne - 31/07/08 Ship 'British Fidelity' stabled at Port Adelaide - 16/08/08

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]]> Thu Jul 31 2008 2008 RTBU Steam Loco Training Runs http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1539865.html Pictures from the RTBU Driver/Fireman Training runs around Victoria for 2008 Saturday 5 July 2008: Pictures from the RTBU Driver/Fireman Training runs around Victoria for 2008

K153 doing brakes at Newport before heading off to Bacchus Marsh - 05/07/08 K153 at Newport before heading to Bacchus Marsh - 05/07/08 K153 early in the morning at Newport before heading to Bacchus Marsh - 05/07/08 K153 waits to depart Newport bound for Bacchus Marsh - 05/07/08 K153 and her train at Newport before going to Bacchus Marsh - 05/07/08 K153 rounds Parwan Curves - 05/07/08 K153 through the Parwan Curves just outside Bacchus Marsh - 05/07/08 K153 heads home as she climbs up to Parwan - 05/07/08 K153 waits for the stick at Newport - 05/07/08 K153 waits on the Sunshine - Brooklyn West line for a stick through Newport - 05/07/08 K153 heads into SRV Newport depot after a sucessful training run to Bacchus Marsh and return - 05/07/08

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]]> Sat Jul 5 2008 SRV: Geelong Flyer http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1539864.html K190 ran the Geelong Flyer on this day. Not very many photos as I was on the train. Friday 4 July 2008: K190 ran the Geelong Flyer on this day. Not very many photos as I was on the train.

K190 being serviced at Geelong Loco T374 on a Geelong Goods waits line at South Kensington as the Geelong Flyer also waits line K190 hauls the Geelong Flyer back to Newport through South Kensington Tender First

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]]> Fri Jul 4 2008 Glen Waverley - Darling Shuttles http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1537929.html Photos from the Darling - Glen Waverley Shuttles take from my new Sony A350 camera. Bare with me for a little bit until i get use to the camera. Might see some average photos coming up! Sunday 29 June 2008: Photos from the Darling - Glen Waverley Shuttles take from my new Sony A350 camera. Bare with me for a little bit until i get use to the camera. Might see some average photos coming up!

K153 waits for departure from Glen Waverley bound for Darling K153 climbs up out of Glen Waverley with another shuttle to Darling K190 trails the train out of Glen Waverley K190 climbing up Jordanville bank K153 almost priming as she assists climbing up Jordanville bank K153 departs from Glen Waverley on another shuttle to Darling K190 climbs up the bank into Mount Waverley K153 leads the train on the positioning move back to Newport through Heyington K153 though Heyington bound for Newport K153 and K190 being put to bed after a sucessful day out

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]]> Sun Jun 29 2008 SRV: Last Steam to Albury http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1528195.html Photos from Steamrail's trip to Albury. Not many photos as I was working as a volunteer most of the day and very busy. Saturday 14 June 2008: Photos from Steamrail's trip to Albury. Not many photos as I was working as a volunteer most of the day and very busy.

D3 658 and R761 at Tip rd between Broadford and Tallarook R761 climbs the grade out from Seymour near the old Highway bridge R761 puts on a great show as she climbs out of Seymour enroute to Albury R761 arrives into Benalla with her train R761 at Benalla with the Last Steam to Albury trip R761 detrains the passengers at Benalla before being 'put away' God... R761 pulls the train forward at Benalla to go back into the Platform R761 waits for departure at Benalla R761 approaches Three Chain rd at Bowser R761 thunders along the track at Bowser R761 blasts through Springhurst R761 through Springhurst R761 heads to Albury at Springhurst R761 with her train between Springhurst and Chiltern R761 arrives into Albury with a huge crowd to greet her R761 arriving into Albury

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]]> Sat Jun 14 2008 NSWRTM - Grampians Tour http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1524515.html 4520, 4803 and 4490 ran the Southern Auroa set down to Melbourne on this day. Pictures at Gheringhap and Tottenham Loop in thick fog. Saturday 7 June 2008: 4520, 4803 and 4490 ran the Southern Auroa set down to Melbourne on this day. Pictures at Gheringhap and Tottenham Loop in thick fog.

4520 leads 4803 and 4490 as they are about to run around the train at Gheringhap Loop 4520 surrounded by thick fog at Tottenham Loop Sillouette of 4520, 4803 and 4490 as they wait to depart Tottenham Loop 4520, 4803 and 4490 at Tottenham Loop 4520 at Tottenham Loop Crew on the step of 4520 at Tottenham Loop 4520, 4803 and 4490 ready to depart Tottenham Loop bound for Ararat

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]]> Sat Jun 7 2008 EDI Newport http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1510978.html Couple pics of N468 in V/Lines New livery. Thursday 4 December 2008: Couple pics of N468 in V/Lines New livery.

N468 at EDI Newport in V/Line's new N Class livery Front end of N468 N468 at EDI Newport The new livery on N468 Club car Victoria enjoys the sunshine - 31/05/08 VL41 with trailer car at EDI Newport - 31/05/08 View of the trailer car - 31/05/08 VL41 with trailer car in the middle - 31/05/08 Front of VL41 - 31/05/08 Y168 & T378 stabled at Newport with a few grain wagons - 04/12/08 El Zorro's Y168 and SRHC's T378 stabled at EDI Newport - 04/12/08 T396 at EDI Newport after a few repairs - 04/12/08 A Freshly painted N461 waiting to use the Wheel Lathe - 04/12/08 Y168 & T378 stabled with some grain wagons - 04/12/08

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]]> Thu Dec 4 2008 SRV: Rail & Sail 2008 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1509140.html Steamrail Victoria ran a SteamRail & Sail to Geelong and return with K190. Sunday 11 May 2008: Steamrail Victoria ran a SteamRail & Sail to Geelong and return with K190.

K190 over at the Tarp Yard being prepared K190 on the train in 6 road K190 in 6 road with the train getting brakes done K190 coupled to a freshly outshopped 1BCE at Newport K190 at Southern Cross Platform 2A before the run around K190 runs around the train at Southern Cross K190 ready for departure bound for Geelong K190 shortly after arriving at Geelong Platform 3 K190 at Geelong Platform 3, waiting to head for Geelong Loco N469 next to the EM100 at Geelong Loco N454 and N465 side by side each other at Geelong Loco K190 zig zags across Geelong Yard to get to Geelong Loco K190 enters Geelong Loco K190 on the Turntable at Geelong Loco K190 on the table at Geelong Loco K190 waiting for departure from Geelong back to Melbourne K190 on Platform 3B at Southern Cross K190 waiting to depart Platform 3B at Southern Cross to go back to Newport

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]]> Sun May 11 2008 Last Days of the Loco Hauled Stony Point Pass http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1497015.html Here are some shots i took of the last remaining days of the Loco Hauled Stony Point Pass, this time next week it will be Sprinter Hauled Friday 18 April 2008: Here are some shots i took of the last remaining days of the Loco Hauled Stony Point Pass, this time next week it will be Sprinter Hauled

A60 hauls the Stony Point pass having just departed from Leawarra A60 near Leawarra on the Stony Point pass The Stony Point pass heads round the curves near Leawarra BL34 hauls 9556 empty slab near Tyabb BL34 climbs up around the curve into Tyabb A60 having just run around the train at Stony Point A Scene that soon will be no more... The Loco Hauled Stony Point pass waits for departure from Stony Point A60 heads the Stony Point pass waiting for departure from Stony Point About to depart from Stony Point with A60 at the helm A60 arrives into Moorando originally Stopping Place 15 A60 heads the Stony Point pass near Moorando Originally Stopping Place No. 15, the Stony Point Pass makes a quick stop at Moorandoo A60 at Frankston station waiting for departure back to Stony Point Sprinter 7003 stabled in Frankston Yard. The type of train that will be replacing the Loco Hauled Pass in less than a weeks time! A60 with the Stony Point pass having just departed from Tyabb The Stony Point pass between Crib Point and Stony Point A60 running around the train at Stony Point A60 runs around the 2 carriages at Stony Point A60 hauls the Stony Point pass into Crib Point A60 drops downhill between Bittern and Hastings Another shot of the Stony Point pass between Bittern and Hastings A60 rounds a curve between Bittern and Hastings

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]]> Fri Apr 18 2008 El Zorro Grain Train (Night) http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1489529.html On this date, El Zorro ran a grain train to Sea Lake with T356 - S303 - S313 - T342 - T395. Monday 7 April 2008: On this date, El Zorro ran a grain train to Sea Lake with T356 - S303 - S313 - T342 - T395.

S313 and S303 coupled together as T356 is turned on the turntable at South Dynon S313, S303, T356 and T357 all in view at South Dynon S313, S303 and T356 being prepped at South Dynon S313, S303 and T356 about to depart South Dynon Loco to go to Brooklyn and meet up with T342 and T395 2MA6 passes stabled T342 and T395 with the grain train at Brooklyn T342 and T395 wait for S313, S303 and T356 at Brooklyn S313, S303 and T356 about to cross over Somerville Rd at Brooklyn T356 leads S303, S313, T342 and T395 at Brooklyn The El Zorro Grain Train about to depart from Brooklyn with T356, S303, S313, T342 and T395

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]]> Mon Apr 7 2008 SRV: Rail & Sail 2008 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1488268.html Steamrail Victoria ran another Rail & Sail trip to Geelong on this day this time with T395 as the horse up the front. Sunday 6 April 2008: Steamrail Victoria ran another Rail & Sail trip to Geelong on this day this time with T395 as the horse up the front.

T395 leads the empty cars to Spencer St through Seddon T395 with the train through Seddon in the morning Rail & Sail train heads to Spencer St having just gone through Seddon T395 shortly after arriving into Geelong T395 at Geelong T395 runs around number 2 platform at Geelong T395 at Platform 3 at Geelong before easing up to the train T395 ready to head back to Melbourne at Geelong T395 nearly ready to head back to Newport after a very sucessful day at Spencer St T395 at Spencer St shortly before departure as the sky scrapers of Melbourne can be seen in the background T395 arrives into 6rd at Newport. In the background you can see 'JEWITT' station being built for 'The Pacific' mini series T395 arriving into Newport after a very successful day out

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]]> Sun Apr 6 2008 SRV: Good Friday Appeal http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1481778.html D3 658 ran a Steamrail special into Southern Cross to help raise money for the Good Friday Appeal which was a huge success. Friday 21 March 2008: D3 658 ran a Steamrail special into Southern Cross to help raise money for the Good Friday Appeal which was a huge success.

D3 658 sits in Platform 2A at Southern Cross with the Good Friday Appeal Train D3 658 at Southern Cross Shot of the headboard on D3 658 The 'old girl' at Southern Cross station under the canopy Crowds flock to D3 658 at Southern Cross D3 658 enjoying the limelight at Southern Cross The SRV Good Friday Appeal Train with D3 658 at Platform 2A at Southern Cross The last time the D3 will have the number 658 on the front. Next time she will be 639 again

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]]> Fri Mar 21 2008 Geelong - Ballarat Broad Gauge http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1473544.html Pictures along the back track from Geelong to Ballarat. Sunday 2 March 2008: Pictures along the back track from Geelong to Ballarat.

Y145 stabled with the Ballast Train at Gheringhap with T413 at the other end - 02/03/08 T413 stabled at Gheringhap on the El Zorro Ballast Train - 02/03/08

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]]> Sun Mar 2 2008 SRV: Rail & Sail 2008 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1468640.html Steamrail Victoria's Rail & Sail trips to Geelong for 2008. Sunday 2 March 2008: Steamrail Victoria's Rail & Sail trips to Geelong for 2008.

P18 with the Steamrail Carriages at Newport before departure - 02/03/08 P18 next to S306 at the SRV depot - 02/03/08 P18 waiting to depart the SRV depot to Southern Cross - 02/03/08 P18 ready to depart with the first Rail & Sail for 2008 - 02/03/08 Shortly after arriving into Geelong, P18 is about to run around the train - 02/03/08 P18 with the Rail & Sail train at Geelong - 02/03/08 P18 runs around the train at Geelong - 02/03/08 P18 heads into Geelong Pass Yard while running around the Rail & Sail train - 02/03/08 P18 shutdown in Platform 3 at Geelong with the SRV Rail & Sail Train - 02/03/08 P18 shortly after arriving back at Southern Cross - 02/03/08

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]]> Sun Mar 2 2008 Vic Gunzel Trip: 9122 Yelta to St Arnaud http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1456100.html On this day I chased 9122 from Yelta to St Arnaud with loco's XR554, XR552 and XR558. There are also a few shots of 9121 earlier that morning at Mildura. Saturday 9 February 2008: On this day I chased 9122 from Yelta to St Arnaud with loco's XR554, XR552 and XR558. There are also a few shots of 9121 earlier that morning at Mildura.

XR558, XR552 and XR554 roll through Mildura on 9121 9121 with XR558, XR552 and XR554 about to roll over Ontario Ave in Mildura enroute to Yelta XR558 passes over Thirteenth St in Mildura with 9121 9122 loading at Yelta with XR554, XR552 and XR558 XR554, XR552 and XR558 load 9122 at Yelta End of the line and 630km's from Melbourne, Yelta XR554, XR552 and XR558 load 9122 at Yelta 9122 at Yelta with XR554, XR552 and XR558 XR554, XR552 and XR558 depart Yelta with 9122 bound for Kensington 9122 at Merbein West with XR554, XR552 and XR558 XR554, XR552 and XR558 at Merbein with 9122 XR554, XR552 and XR558 roll downhill between Merbein and Mildurawith 9122 9122 about to cross over Eighth St at Mildura with 9122 9122 crosses over San Mateo Ave at Mildura with 9122 9122 approaching Carwarp with XR554, XR552 and XR558 XR554, XR552 and XR558 shunting 9122 at Carwarp XR554, XR552 and XR558 at Hattah on 9122 XR554, XR552 and XR558 passes the home stick at Hattah with 9122 9122 arrives into Ouyen on 9122 9122 ready to depart Ouyen after picking up 10 wagons with XR554, XR552 and XR558 9122 passes through Nunga with XR554, XR552 and XR558 XR554, XR552 and XR558 in full dyno at Bronzewing with 9122 9122 climbs uphill near Gypsum with XR554, XR552 and XR558 9122 at Tempy with XR554, XR552 and XR558 XR554, XR552 and XR558 through Speed with 9122 9122 at Turriff with XR554, XR552 and XR558 XR554, XR552 and XR558 passes through Gama with 9122 9122 rounds the curve at Lascelles with XR554, XR552 and XR558 XR554, XR552 and XR558 passes through Lascelles with 9122 XR554, XR552 and XR558 pass through the Station at Woomelang on 9122 9122 stopped at Woomelang to get a Cancelling Fresh Train order with XR554, XR552 and XR558 9122 departing Woomelang with XR554, XR552 and XR558 9122 goes through Curyo with XR554, XR552 and XR558 XR554, XR552 and XR558 passes through Kinnabulla with 9122 9141 at Birchip with XR557 and XR550 waiting to cross 9122 XR554, XR552 and XR558 arrive into Birchip with 9122 to cross a very late 9141 9122 with XR554, XR552 and XR558 cross 9141 with XR557 and XR550 Both 9122 and 9141 in the loop at Birchip 9141 with XR557 and XR550 depart Birchip bound for Merbein 9122 departs Birchip having gotten a new train order to Maryborough with XR554, XR552 and XR558 XR554, XR552 and XR558 pass through the platform at Birchip on 9122 9122 near Morton Plains with XR554, XR552 and XR558 9122 with XR554, XR552 and XR558passes through Watchem as the sheep graze in the paddocks XR554, XR552 and XR558 on 9122 at Watchem 9122 passes through Massey with XR554, XR552 and XR558 9122 between Massey and Litchfield with XR554, XR552 and XR558 9122 near Donald with XR554, XR552 and XR558 XR554, XR552 and XR558 pass through St Arnaud in Darkness on 9122

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]]> Sat Feb 9 2008 Vic Gunzel Trip: Mildura and Surrounds http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1453148.html Part 2 of my Vic Gunzel Trip takes me up to Mildura. Picture on the way there and around the area. Sunday 3 February 2008: Part 2 of my Vic Gunzel Trip takes me up to Mildura. Picture on the way there and around the area.

A painting of the oldVR at Donald - 03/02/08 Some old wagons at Donald - 03/02/08 Old wagons at the down end of Donald Yard - 03/02/08 At the down end looking in the up direction at Donald - 03/02/08 Taggerty on display at Donald - 03/02/08 Some container wagons at Donald - 03/02/08 A VLCX wagon been converted into a dunny block - 03/02/08 Another view of Taggerty at Donald - 03/02/08 J524 on static display at Donald - 03/02/08 Another view of J524 at Donald - 03/02/08 RT29 stabled in Donald Yard - 03/02/08 The El Zorro grain train stabled at Charlton - 03/02/08 End of the Grain Train stabled at Charlton - 03/02/08 S311, S303, S302, T357 and T413 stabled at Charlton - 03/02/08 S311 leads the stabled grain train at Charlton - 03/02/08 S303 stabled at Charlton - 03/02/08 S303 again stabled at Charlton - 03/02/08 S303 and S311 back to back at Charlton - 03/02/08 The El Zorro Grain Train stabled at Charlton - 03/02/08 View of the stabled Grain Train at Charlton with S311, S303, S302, T357 and T413 - 03/02/08 G527 and X46 arrives into Ouyen with 9140 - 03/02/08 Crew Change at Ouyen for 9140 - 03/02/08 G527 and X46 depart Ouyen with 9140 - 03/02/08 G527 and X46 rounds the curve in the late afternoon at Bronzewing - 03/02/08 9140 at Bronzewing with G527 and X46 - 03/02/08 G527 and X46 at Bronzewing with 9140 - 03/02/08 9140 at Bronzewing with G527 and X46 in the late afternoon - 03/02/08 View of the back of 9140 at Bronzewing - 03/02/08 G527 and X46 climb up a small bank near Tempy - 03/02/08 9140 with G527 and X46 near Tempy - 03/02/08 G527 and X46 on 9140 having just crawled through Tempy - 03/02/08 Silouette shot of G527 and X46 on 9140 between Tempy and Speed - 03/02/08 G527 and X46 with 9140 through Speed - 03/02/08 Right on Dusk at Ouyen looking in the up direction - 03/02/08 Now looking in the Down Direction at Ouyen at dusk - 03/02/08 XR558 and XR550 stabled in Ouyen Yard - 05/02/08 XR550 and XR558 in Ouyen Yard - 05/02/08 G525 and X46 on 9141 passes XR558 at Ouyen - 05/02/08 G525 and X46 pass through Kiamal on 9141 - 05/02/08 9141 with G525 leading X46 passes through some curves near Hattah - 05/02/08 9141 with G525 and X46 near Hattah - 05/02/08 G525 and X46 on 9141 about to pass KP541 near Hattah - 05/02/08 9141 between Hattah and Nowingi with G525 and X46 - 05/02/08 G525 and X46 pass through Nowingi on 9141 - 05/02/08 9141 at Nowingi with G525 and X46 - 05/02/08 9141 pass through Carwarp with G525 and X46 - 05/02/08 G525 and X46 at Yatpool on 9141 - 05/02/08 Look at the track condition at Redcliffs! G525 and X46 about to pass over it on 9141 - 05/02/08 9141 at Redcliffs with G525 and X46 - 05/02/08 G525 with X46 rounds the curve at Irymple with 9141 - 05/02/08

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]]> Sun Feb 3 2008 XR553 after Redcliffs Smash http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1450092.html Pics of XR553 inside and outside after another showcase of Stupidity from Truck Drivers. When will people obey road rules at level crossings?? Tuesday 29 January 2008: Pics of XR553 inside and outside after another showcase of Stupidity from Truck Drivers. When will people obey road rules at level crossings??

XR553 in a sad and sorry state outside the Diesel Shops at South Dynon Another view of XR553 outside the shops at South Dynon Close up view of the nose of XR553 Get a good look inside of the nose... View of the damage on the front of XR553 Another view of the nose of XR553 Side on shot of XR553's nose a view of the drivers window which is still just hanging in there Inside shot of the drivers window, countdown feature and hotplate. Note its creased up. One of the floor panels popped up in the collision The drivers view from XR553 Looking at the Drivers Window and the gap outside looking out the Firemans Side window now, not the crack on the console above kettle well. Another shot of the Drivers Side window without flash XR553's step where impact occured

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]]> Tue Jan 29 2008 Vic Gunzel Trip: Western SG http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1443728.html While on the Vic Gunzel Trip, here is the pics i shot on the Western Standard Gauge Sunday 13 January 2008: While on the Vic Gunzel Trip, here is the pics i shot on the Western Standard Gauge

6BA6 with NR42 and NR71 at Cressy - 13/01/08 NR42 and NR71 on 6BA6 rounds the curves at Lismore - 13/01/08 NR42 and NR71 on 6BA6 rounds the curves at Lismore - 13/01/08 NR42 and NR71 on 6BA6 rounds the curves at Lismore - 13/01/08 NR73 and AN2 on PW4 at Tatyoon - 13/01/08 NR73 and AN2 on PW4 at Tatyoon - 13/01/08 G526 and XR559 climb up to Great Western Loop on 9722 - 14/01/08 9722 near Armstrong with G526 and XR559 - 14/01/08 G526 and XR559 through Ararat on 9722 - 14/01/08 G526 and XR559 through Ararat on 9722 - 14/01/08 A Sad Sad site at Ararat...G526 and XR559 through Ararat on 9722 - 14/01/08 Now down at Maroona, 9722 enter ASW territory with G526 and XR559 to - 14/01/08 A long grainy through Maroona, 9722 with G526 and XR559 with 40 goofy's - 14/01/08 XR555 and G523 on 9792 at Glenorchy (X35's Bridge) - 14/01/08 9792 powers through Stawell with XR555 and G523 - 14/01/08 Starting to struggle, XR555 and G523 on 9792 up Stawell Bank - 14/01/08 9792 in Full Noise up Stawell Bank with XR555 and G523 - 14/01/08 9792 now at Great Western with XR555 and G523 - 14/01/08 XR555 and G523 rounds the curve at Ararat before heading down to Maroona on 9792 - 14/01/08 XR555 and G523 at Maroona on 9792 - 14/01/08 The long length of 9792 at Maroona - 14/01/08 2AM3 with NR71, XRB561 and NR28 storm through Murtoa in the early morning - 15/01/08 2AB6 with NR111 and NR47 through Murtoa - 15/01/08 CLP8, 2207 and CLP17 through Murtoa on 2AC1 - 15/01/08 2AC1 thunders through Murtoa with CLP8, 2207 and CLP17 - 15/01/08 The grain snake through Murtoa, 2AC1 - 15/01/08

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]]> Sun Jan 13 2008 Vic Gunzel Trip: Warrnambool and Surrounds http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1443717.html Took a trip to Warrnambool to check out the scene on this day. 9202 with X46 and the Down and Up Warrnambool Passes with N470 Monday 14 January 2008: Took a trip to Warrnambool to check out the scene on this day. 9202 with X46 and the Down and Up Warrnambool Passes with N470

Picture of the Home stick and a view of Warrnambool yard N470 arrives into Warrnambool with the Down Pass N470 running around the Pass at Warrnambool as X46 is shutdown The Up Pass departs Warrnambool with N470 An excellent view as N470 departs on the Up Warrnambool Pass Two Beasts side by Side stabled at Warrnambool X46 slowly makes her way to Dennington to collect 9202's wagons. Speed limit is 10km/hr! X46 still making her way to Dennington X46 still making her way to Dennington X46 about to go under the roadway near Dennington X46 running Light Engine and Long End first, runs to Dennington to collect 9202 X46 coupled to 9202 before doing a shunt to put the train together X46 at Dennington on 9202 9202 all together and doing brakes at Dennington with X46 on the front X46 Slowly makes her way back to Warrnambool with 9202 9202 about to go under the roadway with X46 on the front X46 nearly back in Warrnambool yard with 9202 9202 with X46 waits for departure from Warrnambool back to Melbourne

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]]> Mon Jan 14 2008 Vic Gunzel Trip: Tocumwal Goods 9355/54 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1443694.html Chased 9355 to Tocumwal on this day and 9354 back with a few mates. Locos were 9355: X47 and X42. 9354: X42, X47, A79, P20 and P21. Wednesday 16 January 2008: Chased 9355 to Tocumwal on this day and 9354 back with a few mates. Locos were 9355: X47 and X42. 9354: X42, X47, A79, P20 and P21.

X47 and X42 roll through the hills near Tallarook on an empty 9355 X47 and X42 roll slowly past School House Lane at Dysart on 9355 9355 storms out of Seymour with X47 and X42 X47 and X42 climb up the bank out of Seymour near the Old Highway overpass X47 and X42 round the curve at Mangalore enroute to Tocumwal 9355 powers up near Murchison East with 9355 9355 having just gone through Toolamba with X47 and X42 and empty flats X47 and X42 arrive into Mooroopna on 9355 P20 and P21 stabled at Mooroopna having come up on 9355 the night before X47 and X42 arrive into Shepparton on 9355 as H4 is stabled in the Yard A79 arrives into Shepparton on 9354 from Tocumwal A79 on 9354 arrives into 5rd at Shepparton 9355 with X47 and X42 sit in the platform at Shepparton as 9354 with A79 arrives into the yard X47 and X42 on the out skirts of Shepparton with 9355 9355 at Congupna X47 and X42 round the curves at Congupna on 9355 9355 passes the silos at Tallygaroopna with X47 and X42 X47 and X42 blast out of the trees just past Wunghnu with 9355 9355 slowly goes through Numurkah due to a Speed Restriction of 25km/hr through town The sad sad state of Numurkah Yard. You can really feel what it would have been like 'in the day' X47 and X42 go through the platform at Numurkah on 9355 9355 slowly goes through all the crossing through Numurkah with X47 and X42 9355 with X47 and X42 between Numurkah and Katunga Shot of the old Cobram home stick at Strathmerton as X47 and X42 diverge onto the Tocumwal Branch X47 and X42 cross a bridge between Myee and Tocumwal on 9355 X42 and X47 cross over the Mighty Murray River bridge at Tocumwal on 9354 X42 and X47 cross the Murray River at Tocumwal at 9355 9355 on the Murray River Bridge at Tocumwal Two 9354's in Shepparton at once?? X42 and X47 on 9354 and A79 with 9354 also in the Yard having picked up A79, X42 and X47 shunt Shepparton Yard Right on Sunset looking in the Up Direction at Shepparton X42, X47 and A79 wait for departure from Shepparton on 9354

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]]> Wed Jan 16 2008 Vic Gunzel Trip: 9722 Beulah Grain Train http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1443681.html Chased 9722 Grain train from Beulah to Minyip on this day. Locos XR559 and G526 Tuesday 15 January 2008: Chased 9722 Grain train from Beulah to Minyip on this day. Locos XR559 and G526

Grain wagons that were droped off from 9721 at Warracknabeal XR559 and G526 loading a Grain Train at Beulah XR559 and G526 loading at Beulah Beulah Grain Silos Up End of Ho XR559 and G526 in scorching heat at Beulah XR559 and G526 shunt 9722 at Beulah Now on their way to Murtoa, XR559 and G526 pass through the Grand Old Station at Beulah XR559 and G526 between Beulah and Galaquil on 9722 9722 passes through Galaquil with XR559 and G526 XR559 and G526 passes through Brim on 9722 9722 rounds the curve into Lah with XR559 and G526 XR559 and G526 on 9722 near the siding of Batchica XR559 and G526 are about to pass the silos at Batchica on 9722 XR559 and G526 shunting in the siding at Warracknabeal 9722 waiting to depart Warracknabeal with XR559 and G526 XR559 and G526 are about to pass the Home Stick at Warracknabeal enroute to Murtoa on 9722 XR559 and G526 have passed a very Vertical Home Stick at Warracknabeal on 9722 XR559 and G526 at Sheep Hills on 9722 9722 passes through Sheep Hills siding with XR559 and G526 XR559 and G526 rounds the curve before Nullan on 9722 XR559 and G526 leads 9722 through Nullan XR559 and G526 on 9722 at Minyip

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]]> Tue Jan 15 2008 Vic Gunzel Trip: Sea Lake Grain Train http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1443673.html El Zorro ran their first revenue Grain Train to Sea Lake on the 17th Jan 2008. Locomotives S311, S302, T376, T413 and T357. Friday 18 January 2008: El Zorro ran their first revenue Grain Train to Sea Lake on the 17th Jan 2008. Locomotives S311, S302, T376, T413 and T357.

S311 leads 9145 through the Main St of Wycheproof in the early hours of the morning, other locos are S302, T357, T413 and T376 9145 heads under the grain chute at Nullawil with S311, S302, T357, T413 and T376 S311, S302, T357, T413 and T376 on 9145 between Nullawil and Culgoa 9145 leaves Culgoa with S311, S302, T357, T413 and T376 S311 between Culgoa and Berriwillock S311, S302, T357, T413 and T376 on 9145 as they approach Berriwillock 9145 arrives into Sea Lake with S311, S302, T357, T413 and T376 S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 at the Sea Lake AWB site prior to loading S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 shunting at Sea Lake 9146 departs Sea Lake bound for Geelong Grain Loop with S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 on 9146 go past the silo's of Boigbeat as the rain starts to get heavy S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 lead 9146 through Berriwillock 9146 goes past the Silo's of Berriwillock with S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 Back in the Main St of Wycheproof, S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 lead 9146 9146 goes through the Main St of Wycheproof in the rain with S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 The Colourful lashup of S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 on 9146 through the Main St of Wycheproof As the rain gets harder, 9146 passes the siding of Teddywaddy with S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 9146 heads for Geelong as they pass through the siding of Teddywaddy with S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 pass through Charlton in driving rain on 9146 S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 on 9146 rounds the curve into Korong Vale with S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 S302 leads 9146 around the curve at Korong Vale 9146 at Korong Vale Junction with S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 First signs of T376 getting at bit sick, 9146 through Korong Vale 9146 continues enroute to Geelong at Korong Vale S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 on 9146 storm accross a bridge near Kurting 9146 passes through Kurting with S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 lead 9146 through the old Platform at Inglewood T376 fills the forrest with smoke as 9146 powers upgrade just out of Arnold The AGHX Snake with S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 on the front just out of Arnold Full Noise as 9146 goes through Llanelly with S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 9146 rounds the curve at Tarnagulla with S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 S302 leading another bulldog in S311 at the big curve at Tarnagulla S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 charge up the grade out from Dunolly on 9146 S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 in Full Noise upgrade out of Dunolly 9146 with S302, S311, T376, T413 and T357 nears the top of the grade out from Dunolly BL32 stabled in Maryborough Yard the next day Maryborough Yard nearly full with BL32 stabled in the Yard

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]]> Fri Jan 18 2008 The Gembrook Mixed http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1440359.html Pictures of Billy The Puff's Gembrook Mixed. Loco on the day was 7A. Was a really good chase in the late afternoon. Will post a movie link soon. Saturday 12 January 2008: Pictures of Billy The Puff's Gembrook Mixed. Loco on the day was 7A. Was a really good chase in the late afternoon. Will post a movie link soon.

8A arrives into Belgrave on an afternoon Pass 7A on the Gembrook Mixed crosses over the Trestle Bridge The Gembrook Mixed crosses over the Trestle Bridge 7A climbs over the Trestle Bridge with the Gembrook Mixed 7A Climbs up through the Reverse Curves with the Gembrook Mixed The Gembrook Mixed at Menzies Creek What could be mistaken as the turn of the century, 7A on the Gembrook Mixed at Menzies Creek 7A nears Gembrook Rd near Clematis on the Gembrook Mixed The Gembrook Mixed about to cross over Gembrook Rd near Clematis 7A shunts Clematis Yard Having picked up a NQR wagon at Clematis, 7A sets back to get the rest of the Gembrook Mixed 7A working hard to climb Emerald Bank on The Gembrook Mixed The Gembrook Mixed rounds the long curve near the Packing Shed The Gembrook Mixed passes through Cockatoo nearly on night fall 7A on her way to Gembrook as the Gembrook Mixed passes through Cockatoo 7A being serviced at Gembrook While the crew go and eat their Chicken Parma, 7A rests at Gembrook The Gembrook Mixed with 7A leading awaits departure from Gembrook

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]]> Sat Jan 12 2008 20/20 Cricket - MCG - Vic Vs NSW http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1437249.html The Victorian Bushrangers Vs New South Wales Speed Blitz Blues played a 20/20 Match at the MCG on this Day. Sunday 6 January 2008: The Victorian Bushrangers Vs New South Wales Speed Blitz Blues played a 20/20 Match at the MCG on this Day.

Brad Hodge plays a shot Braken bowls a wide one to Hastings New Batsmen to the Crease NSW now batting Your Out Sonny! Run out! Change of Overs at the G Shot taken from the Olympic Stand high up View of the MCG from the top tier of the Olympic Stand Sunset over the Ponsford Stand Another wicket to Victoria as they celebrate 'Bob' in the outfield

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]]> Sun Jan 6 2008 Landscape/Weather http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1427208.html In here will be pics of different Landscape and Weather Pics Wednesday 29 April 2009: In here will be pics of different Landscape and Weather Pics

Sunset at Donnybrook - 05/02/07 The Massive Storm that hit Melbourne on the 20/12/07 looking towards South Kensington - 20/12/07 The Massive Storm that hit Melbourne on the 20/12/07 looking towards South Kensington - 20/12/07 Chiltern's old BG station and township by dusk - 08/04/09 Chiltern's Up end Home Departure Sticks right on Dusk - 08/04/09 The Nth East Pole line as dusk taken at Glenrowan - 29/04/09

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]]> Wed Apr 29 2009 SRV Santa Special - Bacchus Marsh http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1424588.html Pics from Steamrail's final tour for 2007, the Santa Special to Bacchus Marsh. Sunday 16 December 2007: Pics from Steamrail's final tour for 2007, the Santa Special to Bacchus Marsh.

T395 waiting to Depart Caulfield bound for Bacchus Marsh T395 all decked out for Christmas runs around her train at Bacchus Marsh T395 heads for the Home Stick at Bacchus Marsh T395 waits for the Stick before heading back into the Platform at Bacchus Marsh T395 enters the Platform at Bacchus Marsh T395 waiting for departure at Bacchus Marsh before heading back to Caulfield

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]]> Sun Dec 16 2007 R766 Newport http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1421256.html R766 being lifted onto a trailer ready for transport to NSW. Ealier in the day on the 7th Dec the BG Wheels were swapped with the SG Wheels. Due to problems with weight distribution on the trailer, R766 never actually made it out of the yard, her Tender did. Monday 17 December 2007: R766 being lifted onto a trailer ready for transport to NSW. Ealier in the day on the 7th Dec the BG Wheels were swapped with the SG Wheels. Due to problems with weight distribution on the trailer, R766 never actually made it out of the yard, her Tender did.

R766 being lowered onto the trailer at Newport - 07/12/07 R766 sits on the trailer at Newport - 07/12/07 Still trying to get R766 into position - 07/12/07 R766's BG wheelsets which will now go under R700 - 07/12/07 R766's Tender all loaded and ready to go - 07/12/07 R766 on the trailer - 07/12/07 Trying to get R766 to sit right on the trailer - 07/12/07 No Goer, R766 sits on the concrete between 10 and 11 rds at Newport the next morning - 07/12/07 R766 will now wait till monday to be lifted back onto the truck again - 07/12/07 R766 at Newport on SG Wheels - 07/12/07 R766 waits to be transfered to NSW - 07/12/07 Another try, R766 gets placed onto the truck minus SG Driving and Pony Wheels - 17/12/07 R766 sitting on the trailer - 17/12/07 Shot of the Pony and Driving Wheels Missing - 17/12/07 Shot of the Pony and Driving Wheels on the ground - 17/12/07 The Driving and Pony Wheels are ready to be transported to NSW - 17/12/07 R766 will wait on the trailer for another 3 weeks before the move to NSW - 17/12/07

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]]> Mon Dec 17 2007 SRV Link Tours 2007 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1417534.html Steamrail Link Tours for 2007. These trains run up and down the Bendigo Line for about the month leading up to Christmas. Visit http://www.linktours.com.au/tour_info/index.php?tour=4 for more information. Saturday 1 December 2007: Steamrail Link Tours for 2007. These trains run up and down the Bendigo Line for about the month leading up to Christmas. Visit http://www.linktours.com.au/tour_info/index.php?tour=4 for more information.

S313 waiting to depart the Depot at Newport with the Charter train - 01/12/07 S313 in the sunlight at Newport - 01/12/07 S313 with the whole train view at Newport, T356 is at the other end - 01/12/07 T356 waits for departure from Newport with the Charter Train - 01/12/07 T356 at Spencer St waiting departure bound for Kyneton - 01/12/07 S313 in the early morning sun stabled at Newport the morning after - 02/12/07 T356 also stabled at Newport the morning after the charter trip to Kyneton - 02/12/07 T356 waits to depart with the Links Tour Train to Kyneton - 07/12/07 S313 departing SRV Newport bound for Spencer St - 07/12/07 S313 waiting to get the dward at Newport - 07/12/07 T356 at Spencer St - 07/12/07 T356 waiting to depart Spencer St - 07/12/07 T356 at Subury waiting to be ran through by a V/Locity - 07/12/07 T356 detrains the 1st part of the train at Macedon - 07/12/07 After a Succesful trip, T356 waits to depart Spencer St to head back home to Newport - 08/12/07

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]]> Sat Dec 1 2007 SRV 70th Spirit Anniversary S313 S307 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1409905.html Steamrail's S313 and Pacific National's S307 ran SRV's 70th Anniversary of the Spirit Of Progress tour to Albury. I actually rode this trip, so not many pics out trackside, only when I could. Was a very good tour, long and hot, but an excellent trip Saturday 17 November 2007: Steamrail's S313 and Pacific National's S307 ran SRV's 70th Anniversary of the Spirit Of Progress tour to Albury. I actually rode this trip, so not many pics out trackside, only when I could. Was a very good tour, long and hot, but an excellent trip

S313 and S307 wait departure from Spencer St S307 at Spencer St S307 and S313 at Spencer St waiting to depart S313 leads the train at Seymour The back of the Anniversary train at Seymour S313 and S307 wait departure from Seymour The whole crew at Spencer St pose with S313 after a very long day. Both Drivers, Connie and Train Manager The day after, S313, S307 and their train stabled at Newport S313 and S307 stabled at Newport S307 and S313 stabled at SRV Newport

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]]> Sat Nov 17 2007 SRV Weekender Bairnsdale K153 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1402305.html What was supposed to have gone to Bairnsdale, this train only made it as far as Fernbank a/c a washaway near Hillside. Continous rain the night before and that morning had floods everywhere. K153 needed floaties! Got a few shots around Sale, Fernbank and Traralgon as I was actually on the train. Saturday 3 November 2007: What was supposed to have gone to Bairnsdale, this train only made it as far as Fernbank a/c a washaway near Hillside. Continous rain the night before and that morning had floods everywhere. K153 needed floaties! Got a few shots around Sale, Fernbank and Traralgon as I was actually on the train.

K153 just arrived at Sale K153 sets the train back to be able to get into Sale Yard K153 with the train enters 2rd at Sale K153 running down 2rd at Sale K153 cut off from her carriages, now heads up 2rd to the top of the yard K153 enters the Freightgate at Sale K153 being watered at the Freightgate at Sale K153 under a bit of cover from all the elements Due to a washaway near Hillside, K153 is parked at Hillside awating a releif loco from behind K153 at Fernbank waiting for the releif locomotive N464 now couple to the train is about to haul us back to Sale K153 being Watered, Coaled and Serviced at Traralgon Loco K153 on the Turntable at Traralgon, yours truly on the controls Just a little bit stuck, a bit of assistance needed to get the table moving again at Traralgon K153 now facing the right way for the Journey Home at Traralgon K153 with her train in Traralgon Yard Our Releif Locomotive passes K153 at Traralgon with the Up Gippslander K153 in the old platform at Traralgon Another shot of the SRV Weekender in the old platform at Traralgon K153 nearly ready to dock up at the new platform as she sits in the old platform

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]]> Sat Nov 3 2007 SRV Grapevine Tour R761 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1388312.html R761 ran the Grapevine Tour to Seymour on this day. Timetable was kept to nearly all day long. Even after a little stop at Wallan. Overcast all day long. Saturday 13 October 2007: R761 ran the Grapevine Tour to Seymour on this day. Timetable was kept to nearly all day long. Even after a little stop at Wallan. Overcast all day long.

R761 hauls the Grapevine Flyer Tender first near Nth Melbourne Tender first, R761 hauls the Grapevine Flyer to Spencer Street R761 is about to go through Nth Melbourne Station Tender first R761 departs Nth Melbourne for Seymour R761 at Nth Melbourne on the Grapevine Flyer R761 criss crosses the tracks at Nth Melbourne bound for Seymour R761 heads towards Kensington on the Grapevine Flyer R761 with the Grapevine Flyer at Patullos Lane R761 climbs up to Heathcote Junction R761 thunders along the tracks on the approach to Big Hill at Tip Rd R761 detrains all the Passengers at Seymour Station R761 has cut off from her cars in 3rd at Seymour R761 runs up 3rd before going into 4rd at the top of the yard at Seymour R761 now runs down 4rd at Seymour before heading over to the Loco R761 rolls onto the Turntable at Seymour Loco R761 on the Turntable at Seymour R761 being turned at Seymour R761 having been turned rolls of the Turntable at Seymour R761 rolls off the Turntable at Seymour before being serviced R761 being serviced at Seymour Loco R761 rolls downhill into the Red Card rd at Seymour Loco R761 sits beside N472 at Seymour Loco R761 departs from the Seymour Loco to pick up her cars in 3rd in Seymour Yard R761 heads up to the Grade Crossing at Seymour R761 departs Seymour Loco R761 enters Seymour BG Loop before heading back into the Platform R761 at about 1805 late afternoon, climbs up through Kilmore East R761 shoots past the camera at Nth Melbourne

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]]> Sat Oct 13 2007 RTBU Fireman Training (Seymour) R707 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1383562.html R707 ran a Fireman Training run to Seymour and return on this day. Beautiful day with the big Hudson barking up through the hills Saturday 6 October 2007: R707 ran a Fireman Training run to Seymour and return on this day. Beautiful day with the big Hudson barking up through the hills

R707 at the diverge at Brooklyn R707 crosses over the point at Brooklyn and heads for Sunshine R707 thunders along the tracks at Beveridge Rd R707 climbs up to Heathcote Junction The big Hudson climbs up towards Heathcote Junction R707 climbs up Little Hill at Dockerys Rd Shortly after arriving into Platform 2 at Seymour R707 about to be cut off before heading down to the Loco at Seymour R707 makes her way to the Seymour Loco R707 in Seymour Yard before entering the Loco R707 rolls onto the Turntable at Seymour R707 on the Turntable at Seymour Loco Drivers view from K176 as R707 waits to be turned at Seymour K176 and R707 at the Seymour Loco R707 being turned at the old Seymour Loco R707 is about to roll off the Seymour Turntable R707 being serviced at Seymour Servicing time for R707 at Seymour R707 enjoys a drink and an oil up at Seymour R707 waits for departure from Seymour to head back home R707 with her train in Platform 2 at Seymour R707 climbs the hill at Sharps and Taylors Rd R707 about to thunder across Dry Creek Rd R707 between Kilmore East and Wandong at speed R707 having just traversed the 1/4mile bridge near McIntyre Loop R707 makes her way back to Melbourne near Albion Loop R707 at Spotswood R707 is nearly back home having just gone through Newport Back home now, R707 sits next to F317 R707 in the yard at Newport R711, Y164 and S313 at Steamrail's Newport depot R711 doing some load tests with Y164 and S313 being hauled R711 about to be put to bed

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]]> Sat Oct 6 2007 Seymour Railway Heritage Centre http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1380445.html Some pics of my Visit to the SRHC. S303 in her new paintjob. Sunday 4 May 2008: Some pics of my Visit to the SRHC. S303 in her new paintjob.

T357 stabled in the yard - 30/09/08 S303 in her new paintwork at SRHC - 30/09/08 S303 at Seymour - 30/09/08 The front of S303 as T320 looks on - 30/09/08 S303 at Seymour - 30/09/08 Long end nose of T320 - 30/09/08 VR wings on the front of S303 - 30/09/08 Headlight and front windows of S303 - 30/09/08 Norman in undercoat at Seymour. Roof and other end already painted Blue - 30/09/08 Nothing much has changed since I was there last, J512... - 30/09/08 Long end nose of T378 in undercoat at Seymour - 30/09/08 T333 and T320 side by side at Seymour - 30/09/08 T333 at Seymour - 30/09/08 T320 at Seymour - 30/09/08 T333, S303, T320 and T357 all at Seymour - 30/09/08 T341 receiving a touch up - 30/09/08 NSWGR 49 class - 30/09/08 B74 getting some work done before her repaint - 30/09/08 B75 at Seymour Loco - 04/05/08 C501 awaiting traction motor repairs at Seymour Loco - 04/05/08 C501 next to K176 at Seymour Loco - 04/05/08 Y157 stabled down at the Seymour Loco with hot axle box problems - 04/05/08 View of Seymour Loco looking in the Up direction. Note that the Fuel Point has been abolished - 04/05/08 J Class boiler's 509 and 512 at Seymour Loco - 04/05/08 B75 at Seymour Loco - 04/05/08 C501 missing her rear bogie after the traction motor caught fire last year - 04/05/08 K176 stabled and looking worse for wear at Seymour Loco - 04/05/08 C501 at Seymour Loco - 04/05/08

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]]> Sun May 4 2008 RTBU Fireman Training (Seymour) R707 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1380436.html R707 ran a Fireman Training run to Seymour and return on this day. Very cold, wet and windy day, but enjoyable watching the big Hudson climb up and over the great divide Sunday 30 September 2007: R707 ran a Fireman Training run to Seymour and return on this day. Very cold, wet and windy day, but enjoyable watching the big Hudson climb up and over the great divide

R707 puts on a bit of a show as she crosses over the Moonee Ponds Viaduct R707 crosses over the Moonee Ponds Viaduct R707 on a Fireman Training Run crosses over Moonee Ponds Viaduct R707 just off the Moonee Ponds Viaduct R707 heads up to Jacana Loop with her train R707 creeps along the tracks at Patullous Lane as the Signal is on the Red ahead R707 puts on an awesome display as she climbs the bank near Beveridge rd R707 climbs the grade at Beveridge rd R707 puts on another awesome climb as she climbs up Little Hill at Dockerys rd R707 climbs up to Dockerys rd between Broadford and Tallarook R707 at Dockerys rd R707 runs over to the Turntable at Seymour R707 passes the SRHC as a freshly painted S303 looks on R707 on the turntable at Seymour Loco R707 being turned at the old Seymour Loco R707 being watered and Serviced at Seymour Loco While R707 is being serviced at the Loco, her carriages wait in the platform at Seymour R707 arrives into the Platform at Seymour Now coupled up to her Train, R707 waits departure from Seymour R707 climbs up around the Broadford Curves R707 climbs up around the Broadford Curves R707 climbs up around the Broadford Curves R707 near the summit at Heathcote Junction R707 downgrade at Beveridge rd See the train through all the houses? R707 rolls onto the Moonee Ponds Viaduct R707 on the magnificent Moonee Ponds Viaduct R707 rolls along the dual gauge freight line at Spotswood R707 departs Newport for 707 Operations Depot R707 at Newport

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]]> Sun Sep 30 2007 SRV Maryborough Charter R761 T356 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1376160.html Steamrail ran a charter to Maryborough with R761 and T356. Once at Maryborough, the train ran a shuttle out to Dunolly and then another to Talbot and back. It was a really enjoyable out, great weather! Sunday 23 September 2007: Steamrail ran a charter to Maryborough with R761 and T356. Once at Maryborough, the train ran a shuttle out to Dunolly and then another to Talbot and back. It was a really enjoyable out, great weather!

R761 and T356 cross a V/Locity as they depart Sunshine bound for Maryborough R761 with some assistance from T356, climb up Ingliston Back R761 and T356 attack Ingliston bank with the charter train R761 and T356 rolling towards the Home Departure in Bank Box Loop The Charter train heads towards Bungaree having just gone through Gordon T356 waits departure for Maryborough at Ballarat The Ararat V/Locity has just arrived into Ballarat with R761 waiting departure from Ballarat once the V/Locity clears R761 at the North Ballarat Junction R761 and T356 goes past the North Ballarat Workshops R761 and T356 between Creswick and Clunes The Charter train with R761 and T356 cross over a bridge between Creswick and Clunes R761 and T356 goes through the old Clunes Platform on their way to Maryborough R761 and T356 goes around the curve exiting Clunes R761 and T356 goes around the curve exiting Clunes R761 and T356 goes around the curve exiting Clunes R761 and T356 at Sorrensens Rd near Talbot R761 and T356 climb up Daisy Hill bank R761 and T356 with the shuttle train to Dunolly as it departs from Maryborough R761 and T356 are about to cross the Maryborough - Dunolly rd at Bet Bet with the shuttle train The shuttle train arrives into Dunolly with R761 and T356 The 2 Position Home Signals at Dunolly just before R761 Goes past them R761 is running around the train at Dunolly R761 and T356 pose for a few shots at Dunolly T356 stands in the platform at Dunolly with the Shuttle train R761 Tender first departs Dunolly for Maryborough with the return working of the shuttle R761 climbs the bank out of Dunolly with the shuttle train back to Maryborough T356 trails the shuttle train as R761 climbs the bank out of Dunolly R761 Tender First with the shuttle train near Havelock R761 Tender First with T356 bringing up the rear between Havelock and Maryborough R761 rounds the curve before the last climb into Maryborough R761 waits for the Stick at Maryborough R761 waits for the Stick at Maryborough R761 enters Maryborough for servicing R761 running Tender First climbs the grade out of Maryborough with the second shuttle to Talbot T356 trails the shuttle train as R761 slogs it out up the bank out of Maryborough T356 in full noise climbs up Daisy Hill Bank with the shuttle back to Maryborough with R761 trailing T356 now leads R761 as they climb up the bank out of Maryborough with their train heading back to Melbourne T356 and R761 leaving Maryborough bound for Melbourne T356 and R761 about to cross the Carisbrook - Talbot rd T356 and R761 depart from Talbot with their train Having just gone through Talbot, T356 and R761 head towards Ballarat T356 and R761 about to cross over Beckworth Court Rd in the Late afternoon T356 and R761 exit Clunes enroute to Ballarat T356 and R761 near Tourello Loop with their train back to Melbourne T356 and R761 near Tourello Loop T356 and R761 at the North Ballarat Junction right on dusk T356 poses next to a V/Locity at the Ballarat Platform T356 waits with the Carriages at Ballarat while R761 is at Ballarat East being serviced T356 with headlights and low vis lights on at Ballarat R761 waits to do a Cross with a V/Locity at Parwan Loop before heading back to Melbourne after a succesful day

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]]> Sun Sep 23 2007 Melbourne and Suburbs http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1372411.html New section added, basically as the title suggests, Trains in and around Melbourne Saturday 8 August 2009: New section added, basically as the title suggests, Trains in and around Melbourne

G533 XR557 head Oaklands Grain 9321 - 05/02/07 G533 XR557 wait for a run at Sunshine - 05/02/07 G533 XR557 wait for a run at Sunshine - 05/02/07 G524 on the Apex runs through Sunshine - 05/02/07 G524 on the Apex heads to Brooklyn - 05/02/07 G521 at the Westall Apex Siding - 09/03/07 G521 at the Westall Apex Siding - 09/03/07 G521 nearly ready to depart Westall Apex siding - 09/03/07 9340 waiting line at Westall in the siding - 09/03/07 Last run on the BG for G511 and G512 - 12/03/07 9461 with G511 and G512 run through the Arrival yards at Nth Melbourne - 12/03/07 9461 with G511 and G512 run through the Arrival yards at Nth Melbourne - 12/03/07 Y122 waits line at the LPC on 9141 - 12/03/07 BL32 and BL34 on 9140 waits line at Werribee - 23/03/07 9140 waits line at Westona Junction - 23/03/07 9140 waits line at Westona Junction - 23/03/07 BL32 and BL34 Shunt 9140 at Tottenham Yard - 23/03/07 T356 passes through South Kensington late in the evening with the Steam Rail and Sail trip from Geelong - 01/04/07 T356 on the Steam Rail and Sail trip at South Kensington - 01/04/07 T356 heads towards Spencer St at South Kensington with the Steam Rail and Saidl Train - 01/04/07 N459 on the Albury Pass passes X44 at Kensington - 10/04/07 X44 waits run around the train at Kensington - 10/04/07 X44 and the last grain wagon at Kensington - 10/04/07 N470 on an Up Pass service to Spencer St at Spotswood - 13/07/07 An Up Sprinter between Dandenong and Yarraman - 13/09/07 A V/Locity on a Down service between Yarraman and Dandenong - 13/09/07 2SX2 with NR40 and a freshly painted DL50 through Maddox Rd, Newport - 18/09/07 NR109 and DL42 on 3AB6 near Manor - 18/09/07 Having crossed 3AB6 at Manor, 2SX2 comes out of the loop with NR40 and DL50 - 18/09/07 A freshly painted DL50 on 2SX2 at Manor - 18/09/07 2SX2 with NR40 and DL50 exit out of Manor Loop - 18/09/07 X49 with a weird looking cloud reflecting off the windows at Tottenham Yard - 19/09/07 EL63 and EL58 arrive into Tottenham Loop on 3AM6 - 19/09/07 G524 waits for a Stick at Sunshine on 9319 Apex - 02/10/07 EL60 EL58 and EL56 on a Light Engine Transfer to CRT Altona go through Brooklyn - 06/10/07 EL56 trails EL58 and EL60 through Brooklyn - 06/10/07 The EL's to CRT Altona pass through Brooklyn - 06/10/07 4AM5 arrives into the MFT with NR52 BL35 and GL111 - 10/10/07 42107 waits to be passed by 2WX2 at Tottenham Loop - 10/10/07 2WX2 with NR88 passes 42107 at Tottenham Loop - 10/10/07 NR88 on 2WX2 departs Tottenham Loop bound for Spencer Junction - 10/10/07 42107 waits for the stick at the Down End of Tottenham Loop - 10/10/07 XR555 shunting 9792 outside the MPC as XRB560 wait next turn of duty - 11/10/07 GM36 T386 and CLP8 wait for the stick at Tottenham Loop - 14/10/07 CLP8 trailing T386 and GM36 at Tottenham Loop - 14/10/07 Coming off the Ballast Train from the Western Line, CLP8 T386 and GM36 wait at Tottenham Loop for a run over the pit - 14/10/07 T413 Stabled at the Creek Siding - 12/10/07 T413 Stabled at the Creek Siding - 12/10/07 T413 undergoing Crossing Testing at Spotswood - 26/10/07 NR44 on 6AM8 at Laverton Loop - 26/10/07

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]]> Sat Aug 8 2009 SRV Camberwell Shuttles K190 K153 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1370552.html Steamrail ran shuttles on this day between Camberwell and Mitcham. K190 on the Down end of the train and K153 on the Up end. Was a really good day, just a tad windy Sunday 16 September 2007: Steamrail ran shuttles on this day between Camberwell and Mitcham. K190 on the Down end of the train and K153 on the Up end. Was a really good day, just a tad windy

K190 leads the Camberwell Shuttle train through Hawthorn with K153 at the rear K190 leads the Camberwell Shuttle train through Hawthorn K190 on the first shuttle of the day climbing up the bank to Mont Albert K153 leads the 1042 Ex Mitcham Shuttle as they go over Rooks Rd K153 climbs into Mont Albert on the 1024 Ex Mitcham Shuttle K190 trails out of Mont Albert and the train heads downhill to Surrey Hills K190 climbs upgrade through Chatham on the 1115 Ex Camberwell Shuttle K190 climbs upgrade through Chatham on the 1115 Ex Camberwell Shuttle K190 climbs upgrade through Chatham on the 1115 Ex Camberwell Shuttle Right on the tail of the Shuttle, EM100 goes through Chatham After going as far as Box Hill, EM100 returns back to Camberwell before heading to Alamein K153 once again climbs up through Mont Albert on the 1145 Ex Mitcham Shuttle The Auto is red as K153 slowly goes through Mont Albert Platform Got the stick now, K153 heads downhill towards Surrey Hills A Crowd around K153 at Camberwell Station K153 leads the cars and K190 into the Stabling Yards at Camberwell for servicing and a drink The Shuttle train enters the sidings at Camberwell K153 in the sidings at Camberwell EM100 returing back to Melbourne after going to Alamein as K153 looks on in Prision at Camberwell K190 shunts the out onto the mainline at Camberwell before redocking for the 1315 Shuttle K190 storms through Surrey Hills on the 1315 Ex Camberwell Shuttle K190 climbs the bank up to Mont Albert on the 1315 Ex Camberwell Shuttle K190 Climbs up towards Mont Albert with K153 assisting at the rear Having just traversed the new Middleborough Grade Separtion project, K153 leads the train near Box Hill on the 1345 Ex Mitcham Shuttle K190 leads the 1415 Ex Camberwell Shuttle through Canterbury with K153 on the rear K190 leads the 1415 Ex Camberwell Shuttle through Canterbury with K153 on the rear K153 trails the 1415 Ex Camberwell Shuttle through Canterbury K153 at Laburnum on the 1445 Ex Mitcham Shuttle K190 trails the 1445 Ex Mitcham Shuttle through Laburnum K190 leads the last Shuttle of the day to Mitcham at Rooks Rd

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]]> Sun Sep 16 2007 SRV Somerton Charter (NZ) D3 658 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1369966.html D3 658 today ran a tour for a New Zealand Group from Newport - Caulfield - Somerton - Spencer St - Newport Saturday 15 September 2007: D3 658 today ran a tour for a New Zealand Group from Newport - Caulfield - Somerton - Spencer St - Newport

D3 658 climbs up Toorak Bank D3 658 climbs up Toorak Bank D3 658 climbs up Toorak Bank D3 658 climbs up Toorak Bank D3 658 runs around her train at Caulfield D3 658 runs around her train at Caulfield D3 658 attached to her train at Caulfield waits for departure The D3 658 with her train at Caulfield Nearly ready to depart, D3 658 sits at Caulfield No1 Platform After attacking Glenroy bank, D3 658 heads to Somerton D3 658 just past Glenroy station with her train D3 658 just after going through Glenroy Station The NZ Tour train with D3 658 heads for Somerton after going through Glenroy Tender First back to Spencer St, D3 658 near Kensington D3 658 approaches Kensington as a Spark leaves Nearly Home, D3 658 with her train near Spotswood D3 658 heads through Spotswood back to Newport D3 658 going through Spotswood D3 658 arriving into SRV's Newport depot as K153 and K190 prepare to couple onto the back of the train K190 and K153 setting back to couple onto the train as D3 658 cuts off Having cut off from her train, D3 658 heads over to the pit D3 658 heads over the pit at SRV's Newport Depot D3 658 reverses down the back track D3 658 over the Pit D3 658 over the Pit D3 658's front D3 658 stabled at SRV's Depot at Newport K153 and K190 stabled at SRV's depot waiting for their turn of duty for the next day

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]]> Sat Sep 15 2007 Melbourne - Adelaide Line http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1366182.html Train Pictures from the Melbourne to Adelaide Section as far a Mount Lofty. Action starts at Ararat and on the way home finishes at Kaniva Friday 31 August 2007: Train Pictures from the Melbourne to Adelaide Section as far a Mount Lofty. Action starts at Ararat and on the way home finishes at Kaniva

6AM8 just past Ararat with NR22 on the Front 6AM8 just past Ararat with NR22 on the Front NR22 leads 6AM8 as they head for Maroona 5WX2 heads down into Ararat with NR86 and NR5 5WX2 heads down into Ararat with NR86 and NR5 NR86 and NR5 roll into Deep Lead with 5WX2 5WX2 rounds the curve into Horsham with NR86 and NR5 5WX2 going into Horsham 5WX2 Crew Change at Dimboola with NR86 and NR5 5WX2 Crew Change at Dimboola with NR86 and NR5 7MP7 rounds Callington Curve with NR105 NR22 and NR72 7MP7 rounds Callington Curve with NR105 NR22 and NR72 7MP7 climbs uphill through Nairne with NR105 NR22 and NR72 7MP7 climbs uphill through Nairne with NR105 NR22 and NR72 NR102 NR36 and DL49 rolls out of Mount Barker with 4PM6 NR102 NR36 and DL49 rolls out of Mount Barker with 4PM6 4PM6 through Callington with NR 102 NR36 and DL49 G531 G528 G543 and GL108 lead 6PM9 round Callington Curve G531 G528 G543 and GL108 on 6MP9 rounds Callington Curve G531 G528 G543 and GL108 through Nairne on 6MP9 G531 G528 G543 and GL108 through Nairne on 6MP9 G531 G528 G543 and GL108 through Nairne on 6MP9 6MP9 through Bridgewater with G531 G528 G543 and GL108 Very Very Slowly, 6MP9 climbs through Mount Lofty with G531 G528 G543 and GL108 NR52 makes a stop at Murray Bridge on 7MA8 NR52 makes a stop at Murray Bridge on 7MA8 7MA8 leaves Murray Bridge and heads for Keswick 5PM5 rolls through Monarto South with NR30 AN2 and BL35 up the front 5PM5 rolls through Monarto South with NR30 AN2 and BL35 up the front Tailem Bend Yard BL35 GL111 NR13 NR71 and DL49 at Tailem Bend Yard NR71 BL35 DL47 and GL111 all at Tailem Bend 6PM7 with NR64 and NR2 over take 6PM5 with NR71 and NR13 at Tailem Bend 6PM5 waits at Tailem Bend for a run with NR71 and NR13 Finally 6PM5 gets a run out of Tailem Bend with NR71 and NR13 2AM8 with NR60 at the helm crosses over the Murray River and Murray Bridge 2AM8 with NR60 at the helm crosses over the Murray River and Murray Bridge 7PM6 Crosses over the Murray River Bridge at Murray Bridge with NR55 AN8 and GL105 7PM6 Crosses over the Murray River Bridge at Murray Bridge with NR55 AN8 and GL105 GM42 and ALF24 stabled at Tailem Bend 2819 stabled at Tailem Bend 2819 stabled at Tailem Bend 2819 ALF24 and GM42 all Stabled at Tailem Bend 7MA8 races through Kaniva with NR70 up front Last pic of the Holiday, 7MA8 with NR70 flies through Kaniva and off into the distance...

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]]> Fri Aug 31 2007 In And Around Adelaide http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1366130.html Pictures from in and around Adelaide of Trains. Its a pretty good place. Monday 3 September 2007: Pictures from in and around Adelaide of Trains. Its a pretty good place.

A Railcar flies past Dry Creek MPC Light Engine 701 flies past the Dry Creek MPC up to the northern end of the yard 1DA8 with NR47 arrives into Dry Creek 1DA8 with NR47 arrives into Dry Creek 1DA8 with NR47 arrives into Dry Creek NR48 and NR15 on 1MP5 just outside Sailsbury NR48 and NR15 on 1MP5 just outside Sailsbury 2AM6 having just departed Port Flat with EL52 GM42 and RL302 2AM6 having just departed Port Flat with EL52 GM42 and RL302 2AM6 rolls past Islington with EL52 GM42 and RL302 2 RL's and 2819 at Islington 2K32 with 2214 2216 2212 and 2207 crawls through Mount Lofty Platform 3AS8 with NR18 and DL47 up front pass through Bolivar Loop 3AS8 with NR18 and DL47 up front pass through Bolivar Loop 704 and 904 on the Stone Train pass through Nurlutta Platform 704 and 904 on the Stone Train pass through Nurlutta Platform 704 and 904 on the Stone Train pass through Nurlutta Platform The Stone Train arrives into Dry Creek with 704 and 904 FQ004 at Dry Creek MPC RL302 at Dry Creek MPC FQ004 at Dry Creek MPC GM1 and a GM at Dry Creek MPC 904 and 704 depart Osborne with the empty Stone Train 904 and 704 depart Osborne with the empty Stone Train 904 and 704 depart Osborne with the empty Stone Train DL43 and NR47 outside Mobil Siding A very red NR47 after a stint on the Ghan DL43 shunting at Mobil Siding DL43 shunting at Mobil Siding with NR47 in the background DL43 shunting at Mobil Siding DL43 and NR47 top and tail with a shunt to Pelican Point DL43 and NR47 top and tail with a shunt to Pelican Point DL49 and XRB560 with a Light Engine movement to Dry Creek Keswick Yard Keswick Yard EL63 and RL302 wait for the Overland at Mile End with their Train 3AM6. They wouldnt get far before becoming disabled just past Belair 3AM3 passes through Mount Loft with NR66 XRB562 and NR91. 3AM6 is over in the back Platform With 3AM6 still disabled in the loop at Mount Lofty, 3AB6 passes through with NR47 and DL43 ALF24 and 2210 rounds the curve out of Long Plains with train 6V52 Train No.6120 leaving Long Plains with 1873 TL153 TL155 and 1872 1873 TL153 TL155 and 1872 heads towards Adelaide with 6120 1873 TL153 TL155 and 1872 near Mallala with 6120 Train No.6120 near Two Wells with 1873 TL153 TL155 and 1872 Balco train 6120 at Two Wells with 1873 TL153 TL155 and 1872 1873 TL153 TL155 and 1872 on Balco service 6120 leaves Two Wells and heads for Virginia C501 at Port Flat DL48 at Port Flat BL35 C501 and DL48 at Port Flat BL35 drags C501 into the Yard at Port Flat C501 sits alone at Port Flat with 6AM6 in the background

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]]> Mon Sep 3 2007 Around Port Augusta http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1365993.html Pictures of our Journey to and from Port Augusta. Starts from Bowmans, in and around Port Augusta and back to Crystal Brook. Wednesday 5 September 2007: Pictures of our Journey to and from Port Augusta. Starts from Bowmans, in and around Port Augusta and back to Crystal Brook.

G520 G539 and G523 on 3MP9 near Bumbunga G520 G539 and G523 on 3MP9 near Bumbunga G520 G539 and G523 on 3MP9 near Bumbunga NR109 on 4AD8 goes through Bowmans Loop NR109 on 4AD8 goes through Bowmans Loop NR109 on 4AD8 goes through Bowmans Loop 4AD8 with NR109 heads towards Port Augusta after just going through Bowmans 3MP7 with NR40 and NR29 round the curve into Nantawarra NR40 and NR29 on 3MP7 goes through Nantawarra Loop NR110 and NR11 roll down into Snowtown Loop on 3MP5 NR110 and NR11 roll down into Snowtown Loop on 3MP5 3MP5 rolls into Snowtown with NR110 and NR11 NR110 and NR11 wait in Snowtown Loop for 2PM9 to cross them G543 G531 G528 on 2PM9 enters Snowtown Loop 2PM9 crosses 3MP5 at Snowtown NR110 and NR11 departs Snowtown with 3MP5 NR110 and NR11 departs Snowtown with 3MP5 NR110 and NR11 departs Snowtown with 3MP5 NR110 and NR11 departs Snowtown with 3MP5 3MP5 rounds the Triangle into Crystal Brook with NR110 and NR11 3MP5 rounds the Triangle into Crystal Brook with NR110 and NR11 Train No.4360 with G540 and G537 rounds through the Crystal Brook Triangle with the Bemax Mineral Sands Train Train No.4360 with G540 and G537 rounds through the Crystal Brook Triangle with the Bemax Mineral Sands Train Train No.4360 with G540 and G537 rounds through the Crystal Brook Triangle with the Bemax Mineral Sands Train NR118 and BL31 with train No.4100 departs Coonamia with an Ore Train NR118 and BL31 with train No.4100 departs Coonamia with an Ore Train NR22 and NR105 flash past the sticks on 2PM5 at Coonamia NR31 and NR49 on 3PS6 rolls past Port Augusta Station GM47, NR21 and NR?? at Spencer Junction V544 8202 and 8229 on the Leigh Creek Coal Train at Stirling North V544 8202 and 8229 on the Leigh Creek Coal Train at Stirling North The Leigh Creek Coal Train departs Stirling North with V544 8202 and 8229 The Leigh Creek Coal Train departs Stirling North with V544 8202 and 8229 NR65 on 5XA7 goes past Lake Knockout at Port Augusta NR65 on 5XA7 goes past Lake Knockout at Port Augusta G535 G532 and G533 on 3PG1 goes through Tent Hill Loop G535 G532 and G533 on 3PG1 goes through Tent Hill Loop G535 G532 and G533 on 3PG1 rounds the curve out of Tent Hill G535 G532 and G533 on 3PG1 head towards Spencer Junction after just leaving Tent Hill G535 G532 and G533 on 3PG1 head towards Spencer Junction after just leaving Tent Hill NR96 waits her next turn of duty at Spencer Junction 3PG1 with G535, G532 and G533 arrive into Spencer Junction Now with Train No.5172, G533 and GM47 head towards Adelaide having just gone through Stirling North NR114 on 5AP8 sits at Port Augusta Station late Thursday night NR75 on 5DA8 waits in the Platform at Port Augusta NR75 on the Ghan crosses over Lake Knockout 5DA8 with NR75 heads up to Stirling North 5DA8 with NR75 heads up to Stirling North NR38 and NR120 round the curves at Yorkeys Crossing on 5SP5 NR38 and NR120 round the curves at Yorkeys Crossing on 5SP5

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]]> Wed Sep 5 2007 Steamranger (Goolwa - Victor Harbor) http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1365973.html Went down to Goolwa and Victor Harbor for a look around. Pie Cart was running around. Very nice backdrop being the ocean in some of the pictures. Was a nice relaxing day. Sunday 2 September 2007: Went down to Goolwa and Victor Harbor for a look around. Pie Cart was running around. Very nice backdrop being the ocean in some of the pictures. Was a nice relaxing day.

The Mount Barker Station Turntable at Mount Barker on the Main Line Steamranger's Mount Barker Workshops The yard at Strathalbyn Strathalbyn Station Station at Goolwa Brill 60 on the first trip of the day to Victor Harbor leaves Goolwa Pie Cart 60 leaves Goolwa and heads for Victor Harbor The train rounds the curve out of Goolwa No.60 crosses over a bridge with the ocean in the background The train heads for Victor Harbor Brill 60 arrives into Victor Harbor The train waits in the platform at Victor Harbor before running over to the turntable The train now heads back to Goolwa with a sensational backdrop No.60 follows the beach as she heads back to Goolwa Simply Gorgeous

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]]> Sun Sep 2 2007 National Railway Museum (SA) http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1365966.html I went and visited the National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide. It was sensational. Could have spent the whole day there, well worth the visit if your ever in the area. Monday 3 September 2007: I went and visited the National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide. It was sensational. Could have spent the whole day there, well worth the visit if your ever in the area.

Little minature Steam Loco Victorian Railways N488 Plate and Info No.4 Steam Loco. Used to operate around Whyalla Y12 Steamer, Silverton Tramway Company 409 Garratt locomotive, SAR Y97 Main power on the Narrow Gauge, SAR T253 Main power on the Narrow Gauge, SAR 624 Used on most lines, SAR F255 Tank loco, SAR Another pic of Garratt 409 Steam Loco 702, Heavy Freight, SAR 504 Steamer, SAR 900 Lady Norrie, SAR Bluebird 257 Railcar Rx93 Steam Locomotive, SAR 523 Pass locomotive, SAR DE91 Shunter, CR 515 Shunter, SAR (had to put this one in!!) GM2, CR G1 and GM2 side by side NSU61, CR Outside the Commonwealth Railways shed 930 outside, SAR Perry Steam Locomotive

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]]> Mon Sep 3 2007 Pichi Richi Railway http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1365962.html Pictures from when I visited the Pichi Richi Railway over in Port Augusta, South Australia. Very nice railway with beautiful scenery, well worth the visit! Thursday 6 September 2007: Pictures from when I visited the Pichi Richi Railway over in Port Augusta, South Australia. Very nice railway with beautiful scenery, well worth the visit!

The Afghan Express wait for departure from Port Augusta W22 waits to depart Port Augusta with the Afghan Express The Afghan Express slowly makes her way out of Port Augusta W22 leads the train out of Port Augusta W22 rounds the curve leading into Saltia The Afghan Express near Saltia In gorgeous scenery, W22 leads her train near Saltia The Afghan Express goes through Saltia W22 through bushland on the Afghan Express The Afghan Express crosses over a Bridge W22 stands at Woolshed Flat W22 through a Cutting on her way to Quorn The Afghan Express rounds a curve heading to Quorn Above view of the Afghan Express W22 heads the Afghan Express heading to Quorn W22 heading for Quorn With an awesome backdrop, W22 nears Quorn W22 with the Afghan Express just out of Quorn Having arrived at Quorn, W22 waits for her next turn of duty Smokebox and Compressor of W22 Trailer car 305 at Quorn Brill car 106 waits to depart Quorn with a School Train

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]]> Thu Sep 6 2007 SRV Hurstbridge Shuttles K190 K153 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1356122.html K153 and K190 ran the Hurstbridges on this day. Perfect weather conditions. An Awesome day overall. Sunday 26 August 2007: K153 and K190 ran the Hurstbridges on this day. Perfect weather conditions. An Awesome day overall.

K153 leads the Hurstbridge Shuttle train over the Trestle Bridge at Eltham K153 on the Trestle Bridge at Eltham K153 on the Trestle Bridge at Eltham K153 on the first Shuttle for the day near Wattle Glen K153 on the first Shuttle for the day near Wattle Glen K153 on the 1017 Shuttle Service rounds the curve into Wattle Glen K153 on the 1137 Shuttle rounds the S Curves uphill into Hurstbridge K153 on the 1137 Shuttle rounds the S Curves uphill into Hurstbridge K190 on the rear of the train assists K153 up the hill near Hurstbridge K190 leads the 1215 Shuttle to Diamond Creek near Wattle Glen K153 trails the 1215 Ex Hurstbridge Shuttle near Wattle Glen Having Just departed Diamond Creek on the 1252 Shuttle, K153 heads towards Hurstbridge K153 leads the 1252 Ex Diamond Creek Shuttle K190 on the 1330 Ex Hurstbridge Shuttle in between Hurstbridge and Wattle Glen K190 waits for departure from Diamond Creek K153 waits departure from Diamond Creek K153 struggles up the hill near Hurstbridge on the 1411 Ex Diamond Creek Shuttle K153 struggles up the hill near Hurstbridge on the 1411 Ex Diamond Creek Shuttle K190 Trails the 1411 Ex Diamond Creek Shuttle near Hurstbridge K190 now leads the Shuttle Service just out from Hurstbridge K153 Trails the 1450 Ex Hurstbridge Shuttle near Hurstbridge K153 on the 1531 Shuttle Ex Diamond Creek in between Wattle Glen and Hurstbridge K153 leads the shuttle before the last climb into Hurstbridge K190 on 1610 Ex Hurstbridge Shuttle in between Hurstbridge and Wattle Glen K153 trails as the 1610 Shuttle Service heads towards Diamond Creek K153 leads the 1651 and Final Shuttle Ex Diamond Creek after just going through Wattle Glen K190's Fireman looks down his train on the last shuttle Ex Diamond Creek K153 waits to depart Diamond Creek bound for Newport right on dusk Day time has given way to Night as K190 waits departure from Diamond Creek to Newport and to Bed

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]]> Sun Aug 26 2007 SRV Snow Train R761 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1345780.html On this day, Steamrail's R761 ran the Snow Train to Traralgon. I picked up the action at Toorak through to Traralgon. It was a pretty miserable day! Cold and wet, but not that windy! Sunday 12 August 2007: On this day, Steamrail's R761 ran the Snow Train to Traralgon. I picked up the action at Toorak through to Traralgon. It was a pretty miserable day! Cold and wet, but not that windy!

R761 Climbs up Toorak bank with the Snow Train to Traralgon R761 rounds the curve into Toorak R761 at Nar Nar Goon on the Snow Train The Snow Train on the single line section between Bunyip and Longwarry R761 Crosses over the Bunyip River R761 Near Longwarry under threatening skies Having just gone through Warragul, R761 gets the speed back up and heads to Traralgon R761 just outside Warragul R761 just outside Warragul R761 with the Snow Train near Trafalgar After a breif stop to check brakes, R761 starts the train off again near Moe R761 with cylinder cocks open near Moe R761 with the Snow Train just outside Moe R761 rolls down towards the Home stick at Moe The Snow train in sunshine climbs Hearnes Oak R761 climbing up through the Haunted Hills R761 climbing up through the Haunted Hills R761 climbs up towards Hearnes Oak Under dark skies, R761 passes the last Auto before Hearnes Oak The Snow arrived at Traralgon R761 with her train at Traralgon R761 sets back at Traralgon R761 sets back at Traralgon R761 enters Traralgon Yard to stable the carriages R761 in Traralgon Yard R761 on the Turntable at Traralgon R761 being turned at Traralgon R761 gets off the Turntable at Traralgon R761 being serviced at Traralgon R761 being serviced at Traralgon Traralgon Yard with R761, Sprinter 7005 and the Snow Train Carriages R761 simmering away in Traralgon waiting for the run back to Melbourne Traralgon Yard, R761 and the Snow Train Carriages

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]]> Sun Aug 12 2007 RTBU Fireman Training (Bacchus Marsh) K153 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1341047.html This day K153 ran Fireman Training runs from Newport - Bacchus Marsh - South Dynon - Bacchus Marsh - Newport. I get all the action in and around Melbourne. Sunday 5 August 2007: This day K153 ran Fireman Training runs from Newport - Bacchus Marsh - South Dynon - Bacchus Marsh - Newport. I get all the action in and around Melbourne.

K153 in between Ardeer and Sunshine K153 on a Fireman training train approaches Sunshine K153 approaches Sunshine K153 approaches Sunshine K153 approaches Sunshine K153 enters the Arrival Yards near the West Tower K153 enters the Arrival Yards near the West Tower K153 rolls past the log wagons that will make 9443 later on in the evening Having cut off from her train, K153 rolls past Nth Melbourne Station down to the West Tower K153 makes her way from the West Tower to South Dynon Loco With the City in the background, K153 heads tender first to South Dynon Loco K153 approaches South Dynon K153 approaches South Dynon K153 approaches South Dynon K153 on the Turntable at South Dynon Loco Steamrail counterpart T395 looks on at K153 is turned at South Dynon Different kind of Locomotive is being turned at South Dynon K153 at South Dynon K153 at South Dynon K153 and T400 sit in the sun at South Dynon K153 at South Dynon K153 heads for the TR point from the Turntable at South Dynon K153 heads for the TR point from the Turntable at South Dynon K153 sits on the Moonee Ponds Creek waiting for a run back over to the Arrival Yards K153 sits on the Moonee Ponds Creek waiting for a run back over to the Arrival Yards K153 sits on the Moonee Ponds Creek waiting for a run back over to the Arrival Yards K153 sits on the Moonee Ponds Creek waiting for a run back over to the Arrival Yards K153 departs with her train from the Arrival Yards back to Bacchus Marsh K153 departs with her train from the arrival yards back to Bacchus Marsh K153 departs with her train from the arrival yards back to Bacchus Marsh K153 departs with her train from the arrival yards back to Bacchus Marsh K153 goes past Tottenham Yard with her train to Bacchus Marsh K153 goes past Tottenham Yard with her train to Bacchus Marsh K153 goes past Tottenham Yard with her train to Bacchus Marsh

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]]> Sun Aug 5 2007 SRV Bacchus Marsh Flyer D3 658 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1324588.html D3 658 took the School Holiday Flyer to Bacchus Marsh. Friday 13 July 2007: D3 658 took the School Holiday Flyer to Bacchus Marsh.

D3 658 Tender First through Spotswood enroute to Spencer St D3 658 heads under the West Gate with her train D3 658 just after crossing Hopkins Rd D3 658 just after crossing Hopkins Rd D3 658 heads towards Rockbank with the School Holiday Flyer Having just departed Parwan Loop, D3 658 drops downgrade near the Parwan Curves Having just departed Parwan Loop, D3 658 drops downgrade near the Parwan Curves Having just departed Parwan Loop, D3 658 drops downgrade near the Parwan Curves Having just departed Parwan Loop, D3 658 drops downgrade near the Parwan Curves D3 658 waits for the stick before entering the yard to turned D3 658 heads down the Turntable rd at Bacchus Marsh D3 658 on the Turntable at Bacchus Marsh D3 658 on the Turntable at Bacchus Marsh D3 658 on the Turntable at Bacchus Marsh D3 658 on the Turntable at Bacchus Marsh D3 658 reverses into Bacchus Marsh yard before coupling up to her train D3 658 reverses into Bacchus Marsh yard before coupling up to her train D3 658 eases up to her train at Bacchus Marsh D3 658 stands with her train in Bacchus Marsh Yard while being serviced D3 658 stands with her train in Bacchus Marsh Yard while being serviced D3 658 stands with her train in Bacchus Marsh Yard while being serviced D3 658 heads out of Bacchus Marsh yard to go back into the platform and wait for departure D3 658 heads out of Bacchus Marsh yard to go back into the platform and wait for departure D3 658 heads out of Bacchus Marsh yard to go back into the platform and wait for departure D3 658 waits for departure out of Bacchus Marsh D3 658 heads around the Parwan Curves with her train back to Melbourne D3 658 heads around the Parwan Curves with her train back to Melbourne D3 658 heads around the Parwan Curves with her train back to Melbourne D3 658 heads around the Parwan Curves with her train back to Melbourne D3 658 heads around the Parwan Curves with her train back to Melbourne D3 658 through Parwan Loop with the School Holiday Flyer D3 658 through Parwan Loop with the School Holiday Flyer D3 658 waits to cross train number 8117 at Melton D3 658 departs Melton with the School Holiday Flyer back to Melbourne D3 658 departs Melton with the School Holiday Flyer back to Melbourne D3 658 departs Melton with the School Holiday Flyer back to Melbourne D3 658 stands in Rockbank Platform while waiting for Pass 8136 to pass through Train number 8136 passes D3 658 at Rockbank D3 658 departs from Rockbank and heads towards Melbourne After having just departed Rockbank, D3 658 heads back to Melbourne with the School Holiday Flyer train

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]]> Fri Jul 13 2007 SRV Glen Waverley Shuttles K190 K153 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1315927.html K190 and K153 ran the Glen Waverley shuttles. K190 Glen Waverley End and K153 Melbourne End. Very Very Poor light conditions all day. Sunday 1 July 2007: K190 and K153 ran the Glen Waverley shuttles. K190 Glen Waverley End and K153 Melbourne End. Very Very Poor light conditions all day.

K190 at Burnley on her way to Glen Waverley. K153 is at the other end K190 over the fly-over at Burnley K190 over the fly-over at Burnley K190 after just crossing Burke Rd K190 after just crossing Burke Rd K190 after just crossing Burke Rd K153 trailing after just crossing Burke Rd K190 climbs Jordanville Bank with K153 Trailing K190 climbs Jordanville Bank with K153 Trailing K190 after just leaving Mount Waverley K153 rolls through Darling before coming to a stop to reverse and head back to Glen Waverley K190 now heads the train as they arrive back into Darling Platform K190 now heads the train as they arrive back into Darling Platform K153 trailing as the train arrives into Darling K190 climbs Jordanville Bank with K153 Trailing K190 climbs Jordanville Bank with K153 Trailing K190 climbs Jordanville Bank with K153 Trailing K190 arrives into Glen Waverley with the train from Darling. K153 is trailing K190 arrives into Glen Waverley with the train from Darling. K153 is trailing K153 trailing as the train arrives into Glen Waverley K190 storms through East Malvern K153 trails the train as they have just gone through East Malvern K190 heads the trains over Blackburn Rd K153 awaits departure from Glen Waverley K153 awaits departure from Glen Waverley K153 departs Glen Waverley with another shuttle to Darling K153 departs Glen Waverley with another shuttle to Darling K153 storms up the bank out of Glen Waverley and heads for Darling K190 trails the train just after departing from Glen Waverley K190 climbs Jordanville bank K153 trails K190 as they both climb Jordanville Bank K153 heads the train near Jordanville with a shuttle service back to Darling K190 Storms up Jordanville Bank on another shuttle to Glen Waverley. K153 trails the train K190 Storms up Jordanville Bank on another shuttle to Glen Waverley. K153 trails the train K153 puts on a show behind dark clouds as she helps K190 climb Jordanville Bank K153 puts on a show behind dark clouds as she helps K190 climb Jordanville Bank K153 after just leaving Mount Waverley with the last shuttle service to Darling K153 after just leaving Mount Waverley with the last shuttle service to Darling K153 leads the train through Kooyong with her train back to Newport K153 crosses over the tram tracks at Kooyong K190 trails the train over the tram tracks at Kooyong

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]]> Sun Jul 1 2007 Geelong 150th Anniversary http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1311563.html R761, R707, D3 658 and T356 all Ventured down to Geelong to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Geelong Line. R761 and R707 were on two separate trains running shuttles from Melbourne. D3 658 and T356 were running local shuttle around Geelong. Sunday 24 June 2007: R761, R707, D3 658 and T356 all Ventured down to Geelong to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Geelong Line. R761 and R707 were on two separate trains running shuttles from Melbourne. D3 658 and T356 were running local shuttle around Geelong.

R761 running tender first through Yarraville R761 running tender first through Yarraville R761 Tender first heads towards Melbourne in the early hours of the morning R761 Tender first heads towards Melbourne in the early hours of the morning F317 hauls R707 out of the 707 operations workshop F317 hauls R707 out of the 707 operations workshop R761 approaching Laverton on the down R761 flies past SCT Laverton with the first train to Geelong R761 heads to Geelong on the first trip of the day, at Laverton D3 658 approaches Cherry Peak Rd on her way to Geelong with T356 trailing D3 658 with T356 at the rear in between Little River and Lara T356 trails on D3 658's train as they go past Cherry Peak Rd R761 heads up towards Nth Geelong with her train back to Melbourne R761 heads up towards Nth Geelong with her train back to Melbourne Very Shortly after R761 left, T356 leads the first shuttle to Cowies Creek with D3 658 trailing T356 heads up towards Nth Geelong on the shuttle trip D3 658 with her train at Cowies Creek before heading back to Geelong D3 658 heads back to Geelong from Cowies Creek T356 goes past Nth Geelong B Box with a Shuttle Trip D3 658 trails T356 down to Cowies Creek T356 leads the train through Nth Geelong D3 658 passes through Nth Geelong Yard with her train, lots of smoke D3 658 heads back to Geelong thru Nth Geelong Yard D3 658 heads back to Geelong thru Nth Geelong Yard T356 heads downhill into Cowies Creek with a shuttle D3 658 trains T356 down into Cowies Creek D3 658 starts her climb up out of Cowies Creek D3 658 heads back to Geelong on a Shuttle up out of Cowies Creek D3 658 heads back to Geelong on a Shuttle up out of Cowies Creek D3 658 heads back to Geelong on a Shuttle up out of Cowies Creek D3 658 heads back to Geelong on a Shuttle up out of Cowies Creek T356 trails D3 658 on her way back to Geelong after having just left Cowies Creek N455 and N454 on the Table roads with Geelong Loco D3 658 cris crossing to get to the Table at Geelong Loco D3 658 enters Geelong Loco D3 658 on the table at Geelong Loco D3 658 on the table at Geelong Loco R707 with her late train as she approaches Manor R707 flies past Manor Loop R707 at Manor R707 heads to Geelong at Manor R707 heads to Geelong at Manor R707 heads to Geelong at Manor R707 approaches School Rd in between Little River and Lara R707 at School Rd R707 at Lara platform R707 departs Lara R707 departs Lara R707 departs Lara R707 heads for Geelong just after departing Lara

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]]> Sun Jun 24 2007 Mornington Railway http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1293918.html I ventured down to the Mornington Railway railway to check out the scene. Very nice setup. K163 looks a treat. Sunday 3 June 2007: I ventured down to the Mornington Railway railway to check out the scene. Very nice setup. K163 looks a treat.

Walker Railcar under restoration at Moorooduc T411 having a rest in the shed at Moorooduc After doing brakes, K163 sets the train back into Moorooduc Station K163 looking resplendid in the morning sun at Moorooduc Station K163 departs tender first on the 1100 pass from Moorooduc The 1130 Ex Mornington Pass stops at Tanti K163 departs Tanti and heads for Moorooduc on the 1130 Ex Mornington Pass K163 departs Tanti in brillant sunshine The 1130 Ex Mornington Pass arrives into Moorooduc K163 arrives into Moorooduc K163 waits to be cut off at Moorooduc K163 waits at Moorooduc platform in the sun K163 runs around her train at Moorooduc K163 heads up the bank out of Tanti on the 1215 Pass Ex Moorooduc Running Tender First, K163 heads towards Mornington on the 1215 Ex Moorooduc Pass End of the train as K163 heads towards Mornington K163 Funnel First heads the 1245 Ex Mornington Pass near Tanti K163 in the afternoon sunshine near Tanti on the 1245 Ex Mornington Pass K163 arrives into Mornington on the 1330 Pass ex Moorooduc K163 runs around her train at Mornington K163 runs around her train at Mornington K163 waits departure from Mornington on the 1400 Pass K163 departs Tanti on the 1400 Ex Mornington Pass K163 arrives into Tanti on the 1445 Ex Moorooduc Pass K163 on the last trip for the day, the 1515 ex Mornington Pass, leaves Tanti and heads for Moorooduc

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]]> Sun Jun 3 2007 Benalla - Oaklands Broad Gauge Line http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1292958.html Pictures from Yarrawonga and Oaklands on 9321 and 9322 Sunday 4 May 2008: Pictures from Yarrawonga and Oaklands on 9321 and 9322

G512 XR553 stabled under the Water Tower at Yarrawonga - 27/10/06 G512 XR553 stabled under the Water Tower at Yarrawonga - 27/10/06 G512 XR553 stabled under the Water Tower at Yarrawonga - 27/10/06 View of Yarrawonga yard looking in the Down direction. Stabled Goofys in 2rd and the GEB Gravity rd. Locos on the Turntable Rd - 27/10/06 G512 XR553 head towards the Yarrawonga station - 27/10/06 G512 XR553 sit in Yarrawonga Station - 27/10/06 G512 XR553 running down the main with the GEB wheat Silo's in the background - 27/10/06 9321 about to cross Lake Mulwala - 27/10/06 Looking back towards Yarrawonga - 27/10/06 XR553 G512 head 9322 at the Oaklands AWB site - 27/10/06 XR553 G512 head 9322 at the Oaklands AWB site - 27/10/06 XR553 G512 head 9322 at the Oaklands AWB site - 27/10/06 9322 crossing Lake Mulwala heading back to Yarrawonga - 27/10/06 9322 Arriving into Yarrawonga Yard - 27/10/06 XR553 G512 wait departure from Yarrawonga - 27/10/06 XR553 G512 wait departure from Yarrawonga - 27/10/06 XR553 G512 wait departure from Yarrawonga - 27/10/06 9322 leaving Yarrawonga - 27/10/06 The Home stick into Yarrawonga - 27/10/06 9322 arrving into Tungamah - 27/10/06 XR553 G512 on 9322 Stabled in Benalla Yard - 27/10/06 XR553 G512 on 9322 Stabled in Benalla Yard - 27/10/06 The bushfire smoke in the North-East of Victoria chokes Yarrawonga. G535 is stable on the turntable rd - 07/12/06 G535 stabled on the Turntable Rd - 07/12/06 G535 stabled on the Turntable Rd - 07/12/06 Yours Truly on G535 - 07/12/06 G535 picking up the 18 Goofys in the gravity rd, Yarrawonga - 07/12/06 G535 picking up the 18 Goofys in the gravity rd, Yarrawonga - 07/12/06 G535 pulls the goofys out onto the mainline at Yarrawonga - 07/12/06 G535 and 18 fully loaded goofys wait departure from Yarrawonga - 07/12/06 G535 and 18 fully loaded goofys wait departure from Yarrawonga - 07/12/06 G535 in the Platform at Yarrawonga - 07/12/06 G535 waiting for the Pass at Benalla - 07/12/06 G535 waiting for the Pass at Benalla - 07/12/06 G535 waiting for the Pass at Benalla - 07/12/06 G535 waiting for the Pass at Benalla - 07/12/06 G535 waiting for the Pass at Benalla - 07/12/06 XR557 now leads G533 at Oaklands on 9322 - 06/02/07 XR557 G533 wait departure from Oaklands - 06/02/07 XR557 G533 wait departure from Oaklands - 06/02/07 XR557 G533 wait departure from Oaklands - 06/02/07 AWB site at Oaklands - 06/02/07 9322 at Wongamong - 06/02/07 9322 at Wongamong - 06/02/07 Approach to Sangar - 06/02/07 XR557 leads 9322 at Sangar - 06/02/07 XR557 G533 at Sanger - 06/02/07 Approaching Rennie, Most of the rails have been taken out here in the siding! - 06/02/07 Approaching Warragoon - 06/02/07 Looking back towards Warragoon, the Xing is where XR551 had her mishap early last year - 06/02/07

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]]> Sun May 4 2008 VGR Steam On Show (Sunday) http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1283151.html VGR put on a spectacular display on their Steam On Show weekend. J515 and K160 running all day long with some assistance from Y133, DERM and F212. Excellent Weekend. Sunday 20 May 2007: VGR put on a spectacular display on their Steam On Show weekend. J515 and K160 running all day long with some assistance from Y133, DERM and F212. Excellent Weekend.

K160 on the Turntable at Maldon K160 on the Turtable at Maldon J515 shunts around the Yard at Maldon J515 drags out Y133 at Maldon J515 and K160 in the background at Maldon K160 appears out of all the steam at Maldon J515 shunts her train at Maldon J515 is about to shunt her train from 2 rd into the Platform Rd at Maldon J515 on the front of the First train out of Maldon J515 waits to Shunt her train at Maldon Forward motion of J515 at Maldon J515 during shunting duties at Maldon K160 sneaks up behind J515... J515 and K160 side by side at Maldon K160 now coupled up to J515, wait departure from Maldon on the first train K160 and J515 on the first train of the day at Maldon K160 and J515 head past the Home Stick and onto Castlemaine K160 and J515 round the last curve before Muckleford K160 and J515 arrive into Muckleford Platform K160 and J515 wait departure from Muckleford K160 Leads J515 on their train as they climb the bank out of Muckleford towards Castlemaine K160 Leads J515 on their train as they climb the bank out of Muckleford towards Castlemaine K160 Leads J515 on their train as they climb the bank out of Muckleford towards Castlemaine K160 Leads J515 on their train as they climb the bank out of Muckleford towards Castlemaine K160 and J515 cross over Sawmill Road K160 and J515 arrive into Castlemain on the first train for the day, just as the rain starts J515 pulls K160 back behind the stick before heading over to the turntable K160 and J515 head towards the turntable at Castlemaine J515 now leads K160 as they start the cross the Winters Flat Trestle J515 and K160 cross the Winters Flat Trestle J515 leads K160 across Sinclair's Lane Crossing J515 and K160 climb the last bank into Maldon Behind Threatening Skies, J515 and K160 round the curve into Maldon J515 and K160 arrive into Maldon J515 and K160 arrive into Maldon With J515 gone to the turntable, K160 stand with the train in the Platform at Maldon J515 on the turntable at Maldon J515 Funnel to Funnel with K160 at Maldon J515 leads K160 on the second train for the day as they approach Maldon-Lockwood Road Crossing J515 crosses over the Maldon-Lockwood Road Crossing J515 and K160 inside the Home stick at Muckleford J515 and K160 arrive into Muckleford J515 leads K160 into Muckleford just before the diverge into the platform road J515 now leads K160 up the bank out of Muckleford heading towards Castlemaine J515 now leads K160 up the bank out of Muckleford heading towards Castlemaine J515 and K160 at the Junction of the Castlemaine-Maryborough and Castlemaine-Maldon Lines J515 and K160 near Castlemaine on the second train for the day

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]]> Sun May 20 2007 VGR Steam On Show (Saturday) http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1283093.html VGR put on a spectacular display on their Steam On Show weekend. J515 and K160 running all day long with some assistance from Y133, DERM and F212. Excellent Weekend. Saturday 19 May 2007: VGR put on a spectacular display on their Steam On Show weekend. J515 and K160 running all day long with some assistance from Y133, DERM and F212. Excellent Weekend.

CM703 crosses the Winters Flat trestle MC704 headed by J515 arrives into Muckleford No2 Road CM703 with K160 on the front rounds the last curve before entering Muckleford Yard K160 on CM703 arrives into Muckleford Trains CM703 and MC704 cross at Muckleford K160 crosses J515 at Muckleford J515 on MC704 departs Muckleford for Castlemaine J515 on MC704 departs Muckleford for Castlemaine J515 on MC704 climbs out of Muckleford MC704 passes over the Sawmill Road Crossing CM705 with J515 takes the SRV train to Maldon, passes over the Winters Flat Trestle MC706 with K160 and Y133 have just crossed the Muckleford Creek bridge just before Muckleford MC706 stopped at the Home Stick at Muckleford as CM705 with J515 arrives into Muckleford from the other end CM705 climbs the bank leading up to Sinclairs Lane with J515 J515 on CM705 crosses over Sinclair Lane Crossing J515 on CM705 is about to Cross the Maldon-Lockwood Road The DERM on MC708 is about to cross over the Maldon-Lockwood Road Sister Engines, J515 and J549 side by side. Two cabs of the sister locos, J549 and J515 F212 bout to leave on MC710, only Joking, just pulling the cars forward a bit so the J can get out the other end MC710 with J515 on the front passes the Home stick at Maldon K160 at Muckleford MC710 arrives into Muckleford with J515 on the front Another shot of MC710 arriving into Muckleford J515 on MC710 is about to pass Y133 at Muckleford J515 shunting MC710 at Muckleford MC710 with J515 on the front and K160 banking, climbs up out of Muckleford A sight of a bygone era, J515 leads MC710 with K160 banking just out of Muckleford K160 puts on an awesome sight banking MC710 MC710 nears the end of her journey at Castlemaine, J515 leads the train K160 trails behind near Castlemaine on MC710 Light rain starts just as CM711 climbs the bank near Sawmill Road with K160 and J515 A sight and sound that I will never forget, K160 leads J515 on CM711 as they approach Sinclair's Lane A sight and sound that I will never forget, K160 leads J515 on CM711 as they approach Sinclair's Lane A sight and sound that I will never forget, K160 leads J515 on CM711 as they approach Sinclair's Lane CM711 in the final climb into Maldon in fast fading light, K160 leads J515 CM711 in the final climb into Maldon in fast fading light, K160 leads J515

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]]> Sat May 19 2007 SRV Bendigo R761 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1283084.html Steamrail ran a train to Bendigo in conjunction with VGR's Steam On Show day. Saturday 19 May 2007: Steamrail ran a train to Bendigo in conjunction with VGR's Steam On Show day.

R761 backs onto her Train at Spencer St R761 now on her Train, waits for departure from Spencer St R761 near Nth Melbourne R761 near Nth Melbourne R761 storms past Calder Park Raceway R761 storms past Calder Park Raceway Onto Bendigo R761 arrives into Sunbury There was an ETW stop made at Sunbury R761 waits departure from Sunbury The Steamrail Special at the top of Sunbury Bank The Steamrail Special at the top of Sunbury Bank Onto Bendigo R761 waits in the platform at Castlemaine R761 at Castlemaine

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]]> Sat May 19 2007 Melbourne - Bendigo - Echuca Broad Gauge http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1276018.html X44 X31 and T402 run 9383/9384 to Echuca Wednesday 12 November 2008: X44 X31 and T402 run 9383/9384 to Echuca

X41 on the front of 9083 at Sunbury - 28/12/06 X41 on the front of 9083 at Sunbury - 28/12/06 9083 with X41 on the front waits outside Kyneton for line - 28/12/06 9083 with X41 on the front waits outside Kyneton for line - 28/12/06 9083 with X41 on the front waits outside Kyneton for line - 28/12/06 X41 in the Platform at Kyneton - 28/12/06 X41 in the Platform at Kyneton - 28/12/06 X41 looking towards Bendigo, we have the stick and ready to go - 28/12/06 X41 heads 9083 waiting line at Elphingstone - 28/12/06 X41 heads 9083 waiting line at Elphingstone - 28/12/06 X41 heads 9083 waiting line at Elphingstone - 28/12/06 X41 heads 9083 waiting line at Elphingstone - 28/12/06 Another wait for X41 and 9083, this time at Castlemaine Station - 28/12/06 Another wait for X41 and 9083, this time at Castlemaine Station - 28/12/06 Another wait for X41 and 9083, this time at Castlemaine Station - 28/12/06 A71 on 9084 waiting departure in Bendigo Yard - 28/12/06 P23 stabled in Bendigo Yard - 28/12/06 9083 stabled in Bendigo Yard - 28/12/06 P23 looks on at X41 is stabled with her train in Bendigo Yard - 28/12/06 X41 now heads 9084 the next day awaiting departure from Bendigo Yard - 28/12/06 X41 and P23 wait in Bendigo Yard on 9084 - 28/12/06 X41 and P23 wait in Bendigo Yard on 9084 - 28/12/06 X41 and P23 wait in Bendigo Yard on 9084 - 28/12/06 On our way now, as far as Kangaroo Flat. X41 and P23 wait line in the Platform - 28/12/06 X41 and P23 head 9084 waiting line at Kangaroo Flat - 28/12/06 9383 wait to change over crews at Echuca Platform - 10/05/07 9383 on the move out of Echuca - 10/05/07 X44 leads the charge out of Echuca - 10/05/07 Heading towards Deniliquin - 10/05/07 9383 heads towards the Murray River - 10/05/07 X31 ready for Departure from Echuca on 9384 - 10/05/07 N460 outside the car shed at Bendigo - 12/11/08 N460 on a Southern Cross Ten charter at Bendigo - 12/11/08 N460 with SRV Cars at Bendigo on a charter - 12/11/08 Roofs of N460 and Moorabool at Bendigo on a SRV charter - 12/11/08

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]]> Wed Nov 12 2008 J541 Menzies Creek http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1249202.html J541 under restoration at Menzies Creek Friday 6 April 2007: J541 under restoration at Menzies Creek

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]]> Fri Apr 6 2007 SRHC Warrnambool Blue Train T357 T320 http://lowndesj515.fotopic.net/c1249168.html I was part of the Train Crew for the Seymour to Geelong Leg of this trip. Pictures from a different perspective of Heritage Train Trips Saturday 7 April 2007: I was part of the Train Crew for the Seymour to Geelong Leg of this trip. Pictures from a different perspective of Heritage Train Trips