International Railroad Discussion > "Black Diamonds" in the Hunter Valley Coal Region, October, 2024.

1. An E/B coal train, on the Hunter Valley Coal Line, heading for Newcastle, is passing under the Pitnacree Road overpass just west of the East Maitland station. QR National C44ACHi-5032 is on the point. A purple Jacaranda tree adds some nice color to the scene. 11:33AM on 10-24-24 in East Maitland, New South Wales, AU.

2. A W/B coal empty, on the Hunter Valley Coal Line,  is heading back to one of the Hunter Valley coal mines for a re-fill. Here, coming into the East Maitland station. Fortunately, the cleanest of the three lead engines is on the point. Its Aurizon C44ACi-6027. 11:37AM on 10-24-24 in East Maitland, New South Wales, AU.

3. An E/B coal train is on the Hunter Valley Coal Line as it passes the East Maitland passenger station. Later, we'll spend a lot of time photographing from the Pitnacree Road overpass in the distance, as well as from under it in the shaded area behind the green signal on the right. Its a hot day. A good number of purple Jacaranda trees are lining the right-of-way. Pacific National C44ACi-9314 is on the point. 12:13PM on 10-24-24 in East Maitland, New South Wales, AU.

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