International Railroad Discussion > Downunder Images April to May 2023

Hi all,

Some images from April through to the end of May. All in South Australia unless noted.

1. 3DA2 with GWA008, CLP16 and CLP8 waits to depart Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory on 4/26/2023.

2. 3AD1 with GWB102 and ALF18 waits at Impadna, Northern Territory to cross a southbound freight, 5/3/2023.

3. SCT service, 4MA9 with SCT014, CSR004, CSR013 and CSR017 climbs its way through Mt. Lofty on 5/11/2023.

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1. Another view of 4MA9 as it passes one of the now replaced searchlight signals. Lots of sand is being put down as it nears the top of the 2.2% grade.

2.  Empty Aurizon grain train, 1281S to Tailem Bend passes through Aldgate hauled by GWU012, GWA009 and GWB105 on 5/11/2023.

3. The same train passing through Nairne.

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1. Aurizon intermodal service, 7MP1 waits at Long Plains hauled by ACD6052 and ACD6051 on 5/14/2023.

2. Rail First owned crew van, CDAY1 on hire to Aurizon.

3. Another photo of 7MP1 this time waiting at Coonamia just after sunset.

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1. CLF5, V544 and ALF23 assist in loading Aurizon grain train, 1513S at Gladstone on 5/21/2023.

2. Steamrangers diesel electric locomotives, ALCo powered 844 and English Electric powered 507 on display at their Mt. Barker depot during their Rail Fest open day. 5/28/2023.

3. Another view of the line up of Steamranger's locomotives 844, 507, F251 and Redhen railcar 424.

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1. Alco powered locomotives 845 and 704 under restoration at Steamranger's Mt. Barker Depot on 5/28/2023.

2 & 3. The Goodwin-ALCo built model DL531, No. 845 under restoration and showing off its six cylinder ALCo 251B engine.

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1. Empty Aurizon grain train, 2AK1 to Dimboola in Victoria waits at Leeor Loop in Victoria hauled by GWB106, ALF18, CLP16, GWA001 on 5/29/2023.

2. The return service, 2KA2 waits in Tailem Bend after attaching extra power to the lead. GWA004, GWA008, GWA001, CLP16, ALF18 and GWB106 will take the train over the Adelaide Hills to its destination to unload. A trio of Pacific National locomtives await their next trun as bankers for the run over the hills, 5/29/2023.

Enjoy,
Justin

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An excellent and enjoyable series!

Larry

Nice series. I like the shops. 

Pedro Rezende
Vespasiano MG,
https://youtube.com/c/minasgeraisrailways1



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/05/23 14:06 by pedrop.

Great set of photos. Thanks for uploading. Chris uk.

Great group of photos all, thank you for the updates.

Rich

Thank you everyone for the kind comments.

Regards,
Justin

Those are some excellent shots!  Thanks for sharing with us.

texchief1