International Railroad Discussion > Downunder Images June to August 2023

Hi all,

Some images from Australia from June to August. All are in the state of South Australia.

1. GWA007 and CLF6 pass through Manguri with Darwin bound intermodal service, 3AD1 on 6/7/23.

2. The AK track inspection train passes through Nairne hauled by Southern Shorthaul Railroad's 70 year old GM10 leading privately owned 42103 on 6/9/23.

3. Aurizon intermodal service, 4PM1 from Perth to Melbourne passes through Bridgewater hauled by ACD6052 and ACC6032 (plus G535 mid train out of sight) on 6/9/23.

Cheers,
Justin

---

---

---

Next lot.

1. 1513S empty grain train with V544 and CLP14 is seen loading at Gladstone on 6/19/23.

2. Pacific National steel service, 2YN2 from Whyalla to Newcastle with NR82 and NR84 passes through Gladstone as viewed from the cab of V544 on 6/19/23.

3. Indian Pacific service 3AS8 with NR28 and NR65 passes 1513S with CLF6, ALF22 and CLP14 at Gladstone on 6/20/23.

---

---

---

Next lot.

1. CLF6, ALF22 and CLP14 assist in loading 1513S grain train at Gladstone on 6/20/23.

2. The plates on the side of CLF6's 16-645E3C showing the Morrison Knudsen rebuild plate.

3. Goodwin-ALCo built, DL500G no. 705 awaits movement from the Dry Creek MPC on 7/5/23. This locomotive was the last locomotive delivered to the South Australian Railways in 1972 and has been donated to a preservation society. It has not run since late 2014.

---

---

---

Next lot.

1. 1281S empty Aurizon grain train to Tailem Bend awaits to departed from Dry Creek North yard hauled by ALF23, CLF6, CLP14, ALF18, GWA009 on 7/13/23.

2. Another empty Tailem Bend grain train, 1281S with FQ02, V544, FQ03, GWA001 waits at Mile End to cross another train on 7/26/23.

3. 2184S loaded grain train waits to depart Wolseley hauled by GWA004, CLF5, CLP14, CLF6, ALF23 on 7/28/23.

---

---

---

Next lot.

1. 1251S empty grain train to Keith waits in the siding at Petwood hauled by GWA004, CLF5, CLP14, CLF6 and ALF23 on 7/29/23.

2. The Overland passenger service from Adelaide to Melbourne, 5AM8 passes through Wolseley hauled by NR104 on 8/3/23.

3. 2184S grain train waits to shunt at Wolseley with ALF20, CLF5, CLF6, CLP14 and GWA004 on 8/3/23.

---

---

---

Next lot.

1. Well worn AT26C-2M units, CLF5 and CLF6 at Wolseley on 8/3/23.

2. Emtpy Tailem Bend grain train, 1281S with GWA004, CLP16, CLF5, CLP8 and CLP14 passes through Nairne on 8/8/23.

3. The return loaded service, 2182S with CLP14, CLP8, CLF5, CLP16 and GWA004 climbs the 2.2% grade on the big curve out of Callington on 8/8/23.

---

---

---

Last lot.

1 & 2. 2182S climbs upgrade around the big curve out of Callington.

3. The last rays of sun catch 2182S as it passes through Nairne.

Enjoy.
Justin

---

---

---

Thank you for posting these, I have recently become more interested
in Australian trains after getting used to the look of the locomotives.
Finding various videos covering Australian trains from fans in every
Australian State along with Cab Ride videos has been eye opening.
Also finding track profiles and Train schedules online makes things
more interesting.

Great set of photos Justin...thanks for posting !

Great series. Beautifull train in South Australia. BTW, are there railfans in Pilbara area? Very difficult to receive pictures and news from that land. 

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

Your coverage of rail action from South Australia is much appreciated and the photographs are always of high quality. The variety, the vintage locomotives, and the ever changing ownership always amazes. It is fun to start to see more locomotive models in the Aurizon lemon yellow scheme even if it is one of the more bland schemes Down Under.

Nice set of photos as usual Justin.
Found the old GM in Junee some months back myself.It was part of the the power set,  about to head out on the Narrandera branch and retrieve the hoppers that had remained upright ,after a grade crossing accident just near Marah. 
Regards,DK

---

---

---

Very interesting and enjoyable series!

Larry

Great collection of photos from down under. Thanks for posting. Chris uk.

Thank you, Justin!

Greg Stadter
Phoenix, AZ

Great coverage and shots, Justin!

texchief1

"Please sir may I have more?''

Awesome series, congrats on the IOTD.

Nathan

Posted from iPhone

Nice series! I've watched several YouTube videos about Aussie railroading and would love to see it for myself one day. Hearing the term loop used for sidings made me wonder if there are actual siding loops until I figured out it was just the Aussie term. Lol. 

The noses on those diesels look like EMD F unit noses.