International Railroad Discussion > The Time Again - Some Downunder Pictures

Hi all,

After almost a six month absence, I have finally been able to post some stuff. I have regulary checked in to see what happening but never enough time to post. All photos are in South Australia unless noted.

First lot.

1. Pacific National service 6MP5 exits Sleeps Hill tunnel in foggy conditions hauled by NR29, AN6, DL42, DL44 on 8/22/15.

2. A few kilometres further down the track at Mitcham, 3MP7 rolls downgrade hauled by NR81, NR16, G530 on 8/26/15.

3. Powering away from the city of Port Pirie through the locality of Bungama, GL108 hauls Bowmans Intermodal service 4416 bound for Bowmans on 9/1/15. These UGL/GE CM30-Mmi were rebuilt from Goodwin/Alco DL500G units in 2003. The engines, alternators, traction motors etc came from retired Conrail C30-7A's and were rebuilt before being placed in the rebuilds.

Justin



 

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Whereabouts in South Australia is picture 1? - it's very atmospheric (in every sense).

Next lot.

1. 4M22 Genesee & Wyoming empty ballast train passes through Wilkatana on the Leigh Creek line with GM43 up fron t and CLF6 on the rear. 9/1/15.

2. The same train crosses Depot Creek.

3. The Flinders Ranges provide the back drop near Emeroo.

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Next lot.

1 & 2. 4M22 at Emeroo plus a going away shot showing the soon to close Northern Power station.

3. The stripped haulk of DL36 looks on while stored DL43 awaits an un certain future at the Pt. Augusta Workshops. 1/9/2015. Both units are owned by Pacific National with DL36 having been stored after a major mechanical failure in 1996 - Just 8 years in service, These are powered by a 12-710G3.

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86235 Wrote:
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> Whereabouts in South Australia is picture 1? -
> it's very atmospheric (in every sense).

Sleeps Hill is adjacent to to Adelaide suburb of Panorama - about 10km out of the city centre.

Justin

Next lot.

1. Another view of the stored DL's this time with Pacific National painted DL39 in the middle. 9/1/15.

2. Speno rail grinder RR24M stabled at Neuroodla on the Leigh Creek line on 9/1/15.

3. 4M22 empty ballast trails away from the camera with GM43 and CLF6 top and tail as it passes through Neuroodla on 9/2/15.


 

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Next lot.

1 & 2. D612S light engine trial run approaches Pt. Augusta from Whyalla at the Stuart Highway overpass with GWA004 and FQ03 on 9/2/15. FQ03 had just been overhauled and repainted at EDI Rail's Pt. Augusta Workshops. GWA004 is an EDI Rail/EMD GT46C-ACe built in December 2011 while FQ03 is an EDI/EMD GT46C built in December 2003.

3. 6AM8 The Overland passes through Sleeps Hill hauled by NR65 on 9/11/15.

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Next lot.

1. Aurizon service, 5MA1 is about to enter Sleeps Hill tunnel hauled by LDP009, 6021 on 9/11/15.

2. Not long after, PN service 5MP7 is also about to enter the tunnel with Ghan liveried NR74 and NR75 bracketing DL47.

3. Back down the hill in the Adelaide suburb of Hawthorn, 3PM6 with NR67, AN2, DL45, DL44 starts to climb the 2.2% grade. 9/11/15.

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Next lot.

1. 3PM6 passes through Balhannah on 9/11/15.

2. A clean CLF5 under goes a self load test at the Dry Creek MPC on 9/16/15.

3. The Overland from Adelaide to Melbourne hauled by NR12 passes a waiting Adelaide Metro DMU railcar set at Sleeps Hill on 9/18/15.

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Next lot.

1. Comeng /Alco model CE615A or known as the 80 class, 8050 shunts the Mobil siding at Birkenhead on 9/18/15. 8050, last of the class was built in March 1983 - The last Alco powered locomotive to be built in Australia.

2. SCT's CSR009 on 1403 container shuttle service from Outer Harbor to Penfield passes 8050 at Birkenhead on 9/18/15.

3. Indian Pacific service, 1PA8 from Perth to Adelaide passes through Ovingham hauled by NR28 on 9/22/15.

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Next lot.

1. PN service, 7PM5 has just departed the Adelaide Freight terminal bound for Melbourne as it passes through Dudley Park hauled by NR93/NR30 on 9/22/15.

2. 8050 and DL41 form D108S light engine move from Islington to the Keswick Passenger Terminal also at Dudley Park on 9/22/15.

3. 2MP5 with NR98, NR10, NR55, MRL003 passes through Dudley Park on 9/22/15.

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Next lot.

1. Another view of 2MP5 with MRL003 showing off its Mineral Resources livery.

2. Breaking out of the shadows, 3MP1 with 6025, 6024 passes through the Adelaide suburb of Clapham on 9/23/15.

3. 3MP5 is about to enter Eden Hills tunnel hauled by NR109, NR87 on 9/23/15.

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Next lot.

1. NR7, NR20, NR61 roll downgrade through Eden Hills hauling 3MP7 on 9/23/15.

2. 6AM8 The Overland hauled by NR9 passes over Cox's Creek near Bridgewater on 9/25/15.

3. NR110, NR16, NR99 haul 3PM6 through Bridgewater on 9/25/15.

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Next lot.

1. 3PM6 rolls downgrade at Petwood.

2. 2182S loaded grain train from Tailem Bend climbs the 2.2% grade hauled by GWA001, CLP8, CLP16, FQ02 on 9/25/15.

3. The same train at Nairne.

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Next lot.

1. 7MP5 with NR68, NR110, DL45 is about to enter Eden Hills tunnel on 9/27/15.

2. 5PM5 with NR16, NR107 has just passed through Mt. Barker Jct on 9/27/15.

3. 4PM6 with NR80, NR109 heads down the 2.2% grade at Yantaringa on 9/27/15.

That's it for tonight and I will continue this thread tomorrow.

Justin

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We are always good to see new photos! Thank you for sharing. wag216

Thanks for sharing! Awesome photos, mate !

Great pictures, nice to see a different part of the world!

Thomas Eckhardt
Hurricane UT

Great presentation from your past few months, Justin.  Thank you!

Just out of curiosity, regarding GM43 and CLF6 on the ballast train, I didn't spot a horn on the CLF6.  Where do they hide 'em?

'Love the GM43 style locos.

Best regards,

-- Greg



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/12/16 01:41 by E25.

Love the shots from Downunder. It looks like grafitti has spread to the downunder also, what a shame. Thanks for posting this great series of shots.

Stanley Jackowski
Valrico, FL