International Railroad Discussion > More Downunder Images - April to July 2021

Hi all,

Here is my next instalment from 2021.

1. G533, ALF18, CLF5, CLP8, GWA002 haul ORA loaded grain train, 2182S from Tailem Bend up the 2.2% grade at Yantaringa on 4/6/21. This is my local hack spot and is a great spot for videos.

2. CLF5 leads FQ02 on 3AD1 as they approach Cadney Park on 4/14/21.

3. Waiting to depart Dimboola Grainflow in Victoria are FQ04, CLP8, G533 and GWA007 with 2KA2 loaded grain train to Adelaide on 4/26/21.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/31/21 08:57 by AussieGWAdriver.

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Next lot.

1. 5MP9 SCT service with SCT002, CSR002 and CSR005 races through Keith in South Australia on 4/30/21.

2. ALCO DL531, 844 undergoes restoration at Steamranger's Mt. Barker depot on 5/23/21.

3. Another ALCO DL531, 845 also undergoing restoration at Steamranger on 5/23/21.



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Next lot.

1. Steamranger's 4-6-2 tank locomotive, F251 awaits its turn to be returned to service on 5/23/21.

2. Having been overhauled and returned to service after a long period in storage, Rail First's C503 sits outside the wheel lathe at Dry Creek on 5/27/21.

3. Pacific National's resident shunt locomotive at Spencer Jct (Port Augusta), 8117 sits with some crew cars in the yard on 5/27/21.



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Next lot.

1. With storm clouds and a rainbow in the background, 4DA2 with GWB101 and FQ03 waits on the crossing loop at Rocky River on 6/17/21.

2. 2AK1 empty grain train to Murtoa in Victoria shunts at Wolseley in South Australia with FQ04, G535, G533 and GWA005 on 6/21/21.

3. Passing through Nairne on its way to Murtoa in Victoria is empty grain train 4AK1 hauled by G535, G533, ALF20, CLF5 and FQ04 on 6/23/21.



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Next lot.

1. 5KA2 from Murtoa climbs upgrade at Yantaringa hauled by FQ04, CLF5, ALF20, G533 and G535 on 6/24/21.

2. The same train exits Sleeps Hill tunnel.

3. 1283S empty grain train to Wolseley has not long arrived at the said location hauled by ALF22, ALF23, ALF21, CLP8 and GWA010 on 7/6/21.

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Thanks for the colorful tour.  Gerry

Next lot.

1. SCT service 6PM9 with CSR012, CSR011, CSR003 and SCT012 passes through Wolseley on 7/6/21.

2. 2184S loaded grain train from Wolseley waits at Tintinara with GWA010, CLP8, ALF21, ALF23, ALF22 on 7/6/21.

3. GWA010 with a painting of GWA006 on the station building at Tintinara on 7/6/21.

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Next lot.

1 & 2. 1901S has not long commenced loading on the balloon loop at Wirrida with GWU002, GWB102, GWB103 on 7/12/21.

3. 4AD1 with GWA006 and ALF18 waits on the main line at Tarcoola while 4DA2 with GWA005 and FQ01 comes off the Darwin line on 7/29/21.

Enjoy,
Justin



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A couple of phone shots from that period as well.

1. FQ04 and CLP8 with G533,GWA007 out of sight wait to depart Dimboola in Victoria with 4KA2 loaded grain train on 4/28/21.

2. The same train pulled up at Belair for a crew change, 4/29/21.

3. Recently repainted 351 on display at the Milang Railway Museum on 5/25/21.

Justin

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Really NICE series!!

Larry

Thanks again everyone for the comments.

Cheers,
Justin