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Engine #4 at New Orleans Square Station. Engine #4 at Mainstreet Station. Engine #1 at Toontown station. Engine #4 at Mainstreet Station. Engine #2 at Toontown station. Engine #4 at Toontown station.

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]]> Wed May 6 2009 Recent Images: 2009. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c1721021.html Recent Images: 2009. Thursday 1 January 2009: Recent Images: 2009.

S 301 waits to depart Spencer Street with 8543 empty cars to Newport Steamrail depot. T 400-T 402-A 85 with 9442 log train at Westall. T 400-T 402-A 85 with 9442 log train at Huntingdale. X 43-H 1-H 2 with 9442 log train at Narre Warren. Vlocity set 37 works 8420 up Traralgon pass through Narre Warren. Vlocity set 39 works 8422 up Traralgon pass through Narre Warren. C17 720 with a Cabanda to Kunkala train near Kunkala. Henchnel kettle at Walhalla. 1001 with a Walhalla to Thomson service departing from Walhalla. 1001 with a Walhalla to Thomson service arriving at Thomson. 1001 with a Thomson to Walhalla service departing Thomson. 1001 with a Thomson to Walhalla service arriving at Walhalla. 1756-1747 with 6839 Tycanba to Fishermans Island container train at Gowrie. G 534-G 516-2819 with 6AM6 passing Brooklyn inbound to Melbourne. NR16 with 7MA8 Overland passenger train to Adelaide approaching Brooklyn. XR 557-X 31 are about to depart from Maryvale APM siding with 9462 goods to North Dynon Yard. G 524 with 9319 Brooklyn to Kilmore East quarry train about to depart from Brooklyn. G 524 with 9319 Brooklyn to Kilmore East empty quarry train between Albion and Jacana. G 524 with 9319 Brooklyn to Kilmore East empty quarry train between Albion and Jacana. NR30-NR81 with 7XW4 steel train passes Brooklyn inbound to Melbourne. ARG unit AC4301 at North Dynon Yard. Driving control stand on AC4301. ARG unit AC4301 at North Dynon Yard. T376 and T377 stand to await rail unloading. This was the last Broad Gauge train to work into the SHAWS sidings, near South Dynon locomotive depot. T376 and T377 stand to await rail unloading. This was the last Broad Gauge train to work into the SHAWS sidings, near South Dynon locomotive depot. EDI Downer leasing unit LDP001 and ARG unit AC4301 at North Dynon Yard. BL32 and the block quarry train at the unloading site at Brooklyn. S311, TL154, J103 and J 102 stand around the turntable at South Dynon. Y 145 adn ex Tasarail unit 2001 at South Dynon D3 639 works the Suburban rambler tour from Cranbourne to Flinders Street, seen here near Dandenong. The rear of the Suburban Rambler tour from Cranbourne to Flinders Street, with T 356 and Y 164 - seen here near Dandenong. XR 557 and XR 558 at Dynon. BL34 stands for maintenence at South Dynon. BL32 and the block quarry train at the unloading site at Brooklyn. BL32 and the block quarry train at the unloading site at Brooklyn. Y145, Y 142 and Y122 at South Dynon. BL34 and Y 129 stand at the EDI maintenence sheds at South Dynon. T 378 pulls S 310 from the workshops at South Dynon. Light engines to Newport - T378-S310-T382-T357-Y145. Transfer train, to deliver ex Pacific National units T382 and S310 to the group at Seymour for preservation. DL40 undergoing repairs at South Dynon as G534 looks on. T382 before transfer to Newport. The Manildra sugar pilot, with Y 152 at the Manildra sidings.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2009 Unknown at Cartagena Columbia http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c1720999.html Can anyone supply name of this ship? Wednesday 22 April 2009: Can anyone supply name of this ship?

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]]> Wed Apr 22 2009 ARHS QLD Winter Winelander to Wallangarra http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c1714480.html 1756 and 1759 haul the Australian Railway Historical Society's Winter Winelander tour from Roma Street to Wallangarra. Saturday 13 June 2009: 1756 and 1759 haul the Australian Railway Historical Society's Winter Winelander tour from Roma Street to Wallangarra.

1756-1759 dock to platform 3 at Roma Street to form 3W88 special pass to Wallangarra. 1756-1759 with 3W88 from Roma Street to Wallangarra at Warwick. 1756-1759 stand at Stanthorpe heading to Wallangarra with train 3W88. 1756-1759 arrive at Wallangarra with 3W88 special pass from Roma Street - Brisbane. 1756-1759 with 3W89 special pass is about to depart from Wallangarra and run to Stanthorpe and stable overnight. 1756-1759 are about to depart Stanthorpe with train 3991 to Roma Street. 1756-1759 depart Toowoomba with train 3991 from Stanthorpe to Roma Street. 1756-1747-2339 depart from Toowoomba with 6839 Tycanba to Fishermans Island container train. 1756-1747-2339 on 6839 Tycanba to Fishermans Island goods take the loop at Rangeview and pass a waiting coal train sitting on the main line.

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]]> Sat Jun 13 2009 ZIG ZAG, JUNEE and DYNON. Random images. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c1584963.html Triple headed steam on the ZIG ZAG. C 505-603 into Junee with a ballast train and two S classes on the table at Dynon. Monday 15 September 2008: Triple headed steam on the ZIG ZAG. C 505-603 into Junee with a ballast train and two S classes on the table at Dynon.

S 303 and S 313 stabled around the turn table at South Dynon. S 303 and S 313 stabled around the turn table at South Dynon. C17 934-AC16 218-BB18 1072 power a train from Top Points to Clarence. 80s1 and the concrete sleeper discharge train are stabled at Junee. C505-603 arrive at Junee with a Ballast train from Victoria.

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]]> Mon Sep 15 2008 DARLING DOWNS TRAINS - Toowoomba area. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c1584937.html A selection of freight trains as seen around the Darling Downs area, Toowoomba and district in August and September 2008. Friday 1 August 2008: A selection of freight trains as seen around the Darling Downs area, Toowoomba and district in August and September 2008.

2481-2478 approach Willowburn working 6839 container train from Tycanba to Brisbane. 2485-2489 work 06B5 ballast discharge train from Brookstead to Willowburn, seen here nearing Toowoomba. 2485-2489 work 06B5 ballast discharge train through Brookstead on the Millmerran line. 2485-2489 work 06B7 ballast train from Malu to Willowburn, seen here nearing Willowburn. 2485-2489 2485-2489 work 0EB8 ballast train from Willowburn to Warwick through Cambooya. 2471 works 6725 louvre wagon train from Charleville to Toowoomba into Willowburn. 2358-2330 work 9D48 empty coal train through Oakey bound for the loading site at Jondaryan. 2481-2478 pass between Wyreema and Drayton with train 6787, a 3 wagon Mollasses train from Warwick to Toowoomba. 1723-1754 with empty stock train 66S8 to Toowoomba passes Ballard. 1723-1754 with empty stock train 66S8 to Toowoomba passes Harlaxton. 2478-2481 approach Willowburn with 6839 container train from Tycanba to Brisbane. 2478-2481 depart Toowoomba working 6839 container train from Tycanba to Brisbane. 2332-2359 work 6881 loaded grain train from Malu to Fishermans Island seen here departing Toowoomba towards Harlaxton. 2309-2335 with loaded coal train 9821 from Macalister to Fishermans Island approaches Willowburn. 1753 with train 6657 from Dirranbandi to Toowoomba passes through Cambooya. 1753 with train 6657 from Dirranbandi to Toowoomba passes between Wyreema and Drayton. 2478-2481 pass Harlaxton working 6839 container train from Tycanba to Brisbane. 2313-2346 with a Brisbane to Toowoomba container train approaching Murpheys Creek. 2313-2346 with a Brisbane to Toowoomba container train passing Spring Bluff. 2481-2478 approach Willowburn working 6839 container train from Tycanba to Brisbane. 2480-2478 pass Rangeview working 6839 container train from Tycanba to Brisbane. 2480-2478 pass Rangeview working 6839 container train from Tycanba to Brisbane. 2480-2478 pass Spring Bluff working 6839 container train from Tycanba to Brisbane. 1754 with train 6657 from Dirranbandi to Toowoomba passes through Nobby. 1754 with train 6657 from Dirranbandi to Toowoomba passes between Wyreema and Drayton. 1753 with train 6657 from Dirranbandi to Toowoomba passes Greenmount.

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]]> Fri Aug 1 2008 ARHS CANBERRA: Pure Alco hauled passenger train into Melbourne http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c1395143.html A pure Alco hauled passenger train into Melbourne! Ran by the ARHS Canberra, the 13 carrriage train was bringing passengers into town to attend an evening performance of 'The Phantom of the Opera'. Hauled by 4821-4402-4816, the train (SL90) shunted enroute at McIntyre, where lead unit 4821 was put on the rear to assist shunting requirements at the terminus of Spencer Street. Saturday 20 October 2007: A pure Alco hauled passenger train into Melbourne! Ran by the ARHS Canberra, the 13 carrriage train was bringing passengers into town to attend an evening performance of 'The Phantom of the Opera'. Hauled by 4821-4402-4816, the train (SL90) shunted enroute at McIntyre, where lead unit 4821 was put on the rear to assist shunting requirements at the terminus of Spencer Street.

Arrival at McIntyre. 4821-4403-4816 arrive in the loop track, where 4821 will be shunted to the rear of the consist. SL90 Special passenger train from Canberra to Melbourne. 4403-4816 with SL90 Canberra to Melbourne special passenger train are about to depart from McIntyre after 4821 has been placed onto the rear of the consist. 4403-4816 pass through Sunshine with SL90 special passenger train from Canberra to Melbourne. 4821 at Spencer Street, about to shunt the empty coach set out. 4403-4816 with SL90 Canberra to Melbourne special passenegr train at Melbourne Spencer Street.

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]]> Sat Oct 20 2007 PORTUGAL - PTG Enthusiasts tours 2007. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c1389895.html A week in Portugal, planned to co-incide with the PTG touring company's annual 'enthusiast events'. Using a selection of motive power from the Cargo sector of the Comboios De Portugal, we toured from Lisbon to Faro, Marvao-Beira, and Rodao. With many services still 'hauled', Lisbon and Portugal are ideal to visit! www.ptg.co.uk Tuesday 2 October 2007: A week in Portugal, planned to co-incide with the PTG touring company's annual 'enthusiast events'. Using a selection of motive power from the Cargo sector of the Comboios De Portugal, we toured from Lisbon to Faro, Marvao-Beira, and Rodao. With many services still 'hauled', Lisbon and Portugal are ideal to visit! www.ptg.co.uk

1962 at Lisbon's Oriente station with special train 13831/0 from Oriente to Faro. 1944 at Lisbon's Oriente station with train IC592 from Oriente to Beja. 1962 at Coruche with special train 13831/0 from Oriente to Faro. 1962 at Coruche with special train 13831/0 from Oriente to Faro. 1962 at Canha with special train 13831/0 from Oriente to Faro. 1962 at Alcacer Do Sal with special train 13831/0 from Oriente to Faro. 1962 at Funcheira with special train 13831/0 from Oriente to Faro. 1962 at Messines-Alte with special train 13831/0 from Oriente to Faro. Drivers controls of locomotive 1962. 1962 at Tunes with special train 13831/0 from Oriente to Faro. 1962 at Faro with special train 13860/1 from Faro to Lisbon's Oriente station. 1962 at Tunes with special train 13860/1 from Faro to Lisbon's Oriente station. 1962 at Luzianes with special train 13860/1 from Faro to Lisbon's Oriente station. The CTC type train control panel at Setubal. A suburban EMU train about to depart from (Central Lisbon) Entrecampos station. 2568 - 2560 at Lisbon's Oriente station with special train 13833 from Oriente to Entroncamento. 1947 at Lisbon's Oriente station with train IC592 from Oriente to Beja. A longer distance suburban EMU train arrives at Lisbon's Oriente station. A rebuilt Allan railcar unit stands out of service, awaiting next turn of duty at Entroncamento. CP754 at Entroncamento, awaiting placement in soon to be completed Railway Museum. CP855 at Entroncamento, awaiting placement in soon to be completed Railway Museum. Brown Boveri built L303 at Entroncamento, awaiting placement in soon to be completed Railway Museum. CP003 at Entroncamento, awaiting placement in soon to be completed Railway Museum. 1558 at Entroncamento with special train 13835 from Entroncamento to Marvão-Beirã. 1558 at Ponte De Sor with special train 13835 from Entroncamento to Marvão-Beirã. 1558 at Vale Do Peso with special train 13835 from Entroncamento to Marvão-Beirã. The classic station building at Vale Do Peso. 1558 at Marvão-Beirã with special train 13836 from Marvão-Beirã to Entroncamento. 1558 at Marvão-Beirã with special train 13836 from Marvão-Beirã to Entroncamento. 1558 at Castelo Vide with special train 13836 from Marvão-Beirã to Entroncamento. 2560 - 2568 at Entroncamento with special train 13838 from Entroncamento to Lisbon's Oriente station. 5607 departs Entroncamento with train IC528 from Porto Campanhã to Lisbon's Santa Apolonia. 2560 - 2568 at Lisbon's Oriente station with special train 13838 from Entroncamento to Lisbon's Oriente station. 1908 at Lisbon's Oriente station with special train 13839 from Oriente to Entroncamento. 2570 and 2505 are stabled in the yard at Entroncamento. The builders plate as attached to 2505. 5629 is stabled at Entroncamento. 1411 at Entroncamento with special train 13841 from Entroncamento to Ródão. 1567 at Entroncamento working on rear end of special train 13841 ex Entroncamento to Ródão. 1567 at Entroncamento alongside a longer distance EMU type train. 1567 is rear unit of special train 13841 ex Entroncamento to Ródão. Builders plate as attached to English Electric unit 1411. The Entroncamento depot driver winds out the 'wheel of thrash' on English Electric unit 1411. 1411 at Mouriscas A with special train 13841 from Entroncamento to Ródão. 1411 at Pego Power Station siding with special train 13841 from Entroncamento to Ródão. 1411 at Pego Power Station siding with special train 13841 from Entroncamento to Ródão. 1567 at Pego Power Station siding with special train 13841 from Entroncamento to Ródão. 1411 at Belver-Gaviao with special train 13841 from Entroncamento to Ródão. 1411 at Ródão Paper Mill with special train 13841 from Entroncamento to Ródão.

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]]> Tue Oct 2 2007 8115 derailment at MFT Yard. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c1327508.html Melbourne Freight Terminal shunt unit 8115 rests at an angle, after derailing whilst shunting. Tuesday 17 July 2007: Melbourne Freight Terminal shunt unit 8115 rests at an angle, after derailing whilst shunting.

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]]> Tue Jul 17 2007 QUEENSLAND, http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c1295296.html From Queensland. Monday 4 June 2007: From Queensland.

1754-2307 with the diesel tilt train replacement set at Bundaberg enroute to Rockhampton. The 1720 class was added after 2307 failed enroute. 2334-2358 with a loaded Jondaryan to Fishermans Island coal train at Ballard in the Toowoomba ranges. 2361-2330 with a loaded Jondaryan to Fishermans Island coal train accelerate away from Jondaryan. a shunting tractor brings 3 loaded container wagons into Oakey yard. 2361-2330 with a loaded Jondaryan to Fishermans Island coal train at Oakey. 2361-2330 with a loaded Jondaryan to Fishermans Island coal train at Toowoomba, just out of Willowburn yard. 2331-2358 with 9D70 at Ballard. 2331-2358 with 9D70 at Harlaxton. 2335-2348 with 9805 at Gowrie. 2346-2333 depart Toowoomba with a loaded coal rake. 2338-2336 with 9831 at Oakey. 2338-2336 with 9831 at Kingsthorpe. 2358-2331 with 9871 at Oakey. 2358-2331 with 9871 at Gowrie. 2372-2356 with 9D50 at Gowrie. 2362-2347 with 9839 at Jondaryan. 2362-2347 with 9839 approaching Oakey. 2362-2347 with 9839 departing Oakey. 2335-2348 with 9847 between Jondaryan and Oakey. 2335-2348 with 9847 at Oakey. 2353-2337 with 9Y00 at Kingsthorpe. 2353-2337 with 9Y00 at Kingsthorpe. 2353-2337 with 9Y00 departing Kingsthorpe. 2335-2348 with 9847 departing Toowoomba. 2315-2310 with 9849 at Kingsthorpe. 2315-2310 with 9849 between Gowrie and Willowburn.

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]]> Mon Jun 4 2007 RECENT IMAGES: 2007 http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c1245326.html RECENT IMAGES: 2007 Monday 1 January 2007: RECENT IMAGES: 2007

8171 with the second division of MC2 Appleton Dock to Leeton goods at Middle Footscray. S302-P20-P21-X 49 with 9462 goods from the Maryvale APM Mill to North Dynon Yard, seen here on the Maryvale branch near Morwell. S302-P20-P21-X 49 with 9462 goods from the Maryvale APM Mill to North Dynon Yard, seen here at Morwell Loop. S302-P20-X36 with 9461 North Dynon to Maryvale APM Mill, seen here in the Melbourne Yard. Drivers control stand on S302. S302-P20-X36 with 9461 goods from North Dynon Yard to Maryvale APM Mill seen here at General Motors. S302-P20-X36 with 9461 goods from North Dynon Yard to Maryvale APM Mill seen here at General Motors.

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]]> Mon Jan 1 2007 Recent Folder: Includes S 302 out and about on the main line. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c1067749.html S 302 on hire to Pacific National from El Zorro was used to operate 9461 and 9462 paper train services between Dynon and the Maryvale APM plant on the 29th of August 2006. It lead on the down journey to Maryvale with XR 550 leading the return working back to Dynon. Tuesday 29 August 2006: S 302 on hire to Pacific National from El Zorro was used to operate 9461 and 9462 paper train services between Dynon and the Maryvale APM plant on the 29th of August 2006. It lead on the down journey to Maryvale with XR 550 leading the return working back to Dynon.

8153-T409-GM36 work through McIntyre with 6MC2 goods from Appleton Dock to Leeton. S302-X47 power 9461 empty paper train along the branch towards the paper mill at Maryvale. X47-S302 pause at Morwell working 9462 goods from Maryvale APM to North Dynon Yard. S302-XR550 power 9461 Dynon to Maryvale APM paper train past Darnum. S302-XR550 power 9461 Dynon to Maryvale APM paper train between Tynong and Garfield. S302-XR550 power 9461 Dynon to Maryvale APM paper train past Bunyip. S302-XR559-A81 work through Ginifer with 9083 goods from Tottenham Yard to Deniliquin. T 399 is the Maryvale APM yard pilot loco, and is seen about to move an almost empty rake from the 'pad' loading road to the yard. XR550-S302 wait in the yard at the Maryvale APM, while yard pilot loco T399 shunts the 'pad' loading road. XR550-S302 rest in the yard at Maryvale APM mill, while loading is added. XR550-S302 power 9462 loaded Maryvale APM mill to Dynon paper train. The train is seen here on the Maryvale APM branch, near the Maryvale Exchange Sidings.

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]]> Tue Aug 29 2006 USA - June 2006. CALTRAIN. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c1029490.html Caltrain operate a frequent locomotive hauled commuter train service between San Francisco and San Jose (a distance of just over 47 miles). The service is operated with a mix of F40PH and MP36PH locomotives hauling usually 5 bi-level passenger cars. Friday 2 June 2006: Caltrain operate a frequent locomotive hauled commuter train service between San Francisco and San Jose (a distance of just over 47 miles). The service is operated with a mix of F40PH and MP36PH locomotives hauling usually 5 bi-level passenger cars.

Builders plate on Caltrain MP36PH-3C unit 924. Caltrain MP36PH-3C unit 923 departs Mountain View in push mode with train #135; the 0910 San Jose to San Francisco service. Caltrain F40PH-2C unit 921 with train #230; the 0844 San Francisco to San Jose Tamien service at Mountain View. Caltrain F40PH-2 unit 913 at Redwood City with train 146; the 1207 service from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon. A Caltrain cab car leads train #147; the 1210 service from San Jose Diridon to San Francisco at Redwood City. Caltrain F40PH-2 unit 914 with train #154; the 1407 San Francisco to San Jose Diridon service at Redwood City. A line-up of Cab cars at San Jose Diridon, Caltrain on the left, Amtrak California in the middle and Alamont Commuter Express on the right. A Caltrain cab car at San Jose Diridon. Caltrain MP36PH-3C unit 924 pushes train #263 out of San Jose Diridon bound for San Francisco. Caltrain F40PH-2C unit 921 pushes train #267 out of San Jose Diridon; the 1632 service from Tamien to San Francisco. Caltrain F40PH-2 unit 906 arrives at Mountain View with train #264; the 1619 service from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon. Caltrain MP36PH-3C unit 923 arrives at Sunnyvale with train #368; the 1633 service from San Francisco to Tamien. Caltrain Cab car leads train #245; the 1133 service from Tamien to San Francisco seen here at Millbrae. F40PH-2 unit 918 provides the power on rear. Caltrain F40PH-2 unit 918 stands at San Francisco with an arrival from San Jose. Caltrain MP36PH-3C unit 923 stands at San Francisco with train #248; the 1237 service to Tamien. Caltrain F40PH-2 unit 906 stands alongside MP36PH-3C unit 923 at San Francisco. Caltrain F40PH-2 unit 904 pushes train #225; the 0750 service from San Jose Diridon to San Francisco at Palo Alto. Caltrain F40PH-2 unit 914 with train #228; the 0825 San Francisco to Tamien service at Millbrae. A Caltrain cab car leads train #143; the 1110 service from San Jose Diridon to San Francisco sen here at Palo Alto. F40PH-2 unit 912 provides the power on rear. Caltrain MP36PH-3C unit 924 with train #146; the 1207 San Francisco to San Jose Diridon service at San Bruno. Builders plate of F40PH-2 unit 911. Caltrain F40PH-2 unit 905 leads Amtrak California F59PHi unit 2011 with an empty car movement from yard to Oaklands Jack London Square Station, to form a Sacramento bound service. Drivers controls of Caltrain F40PH-2C unit 922 at Tamien. Cab car drivers controls. Caltrain F40PH-2 unit 912 stands alongside F40PH-2C unit 922 at San Francisco. Caltrain F40PH-2 units 902 and 906 stand alongside MP36PH-3C unit 923 at San Francisco.

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]]> Fri Jun 2 2006 USA - June 2006. COASTER TRAIN http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c1028863.html Coaster train services run often through out the day between San Diego and Oceanside California. They have F40PH and F59PHi locomotive equiptment in use Friday 2 June 2006: Coaster train services run often through out the day between San Diego and Oceanside California. They have F40PH and F59PHi locomotive equiptment in use

Coaster F40PH-2C unit 2101 has just arrived at Oceanside having just run train #645 from San Diego. Coaster F40PH-2C unit 2101 at Oceanside. Coaster F40PH-2C unit 2101 arrives at Solana Beach with train #645 from San Diego to Oceanside. Coaster F40PH-2C unit 2102 docks from yard to San Diego station to form train #643; the 1415 service to Oceanside. Coaster F40PH-2C unit 2104 departs Solana Beach pushing train #656 from Oceanside to San Diego. A Coaster cab car leads train #656, the 1728 service from Oceanside to San Diego. F40PH-2C unit 2104 provides the power on the rear of the train. Coaster F59PHi unit 3002 arrives at Solana Beach working train #651; the 1722 service from San Diego to Oceanside. Cab car 2302 at Oceanside. At San Diego, a Oceanside service is about to depart with an F40PH unit leading, and the crew cab trailing. Coaster F40PH-2C unit 2102 stands at Oceanside as a Metrolink commuter train pauses in the other platform.

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]]> Fri Jun 2 2006 Amtrak around California. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c1022971.html Some of the various Amtrak passenger services operated through-out California mainly out of Los Angeles and Oakland/San Francisco. Locos seen here include the EMD F59PHi, General Electric GENESIS P42-8 and P42DC, General Electric P32-8 and P32-8WH. Friday 2 June 2006: Some of the various Amtrak passenger services operated through-out California mainly out of Los Angeles and Oakland/San Francisco. Locos seen here include the EMD F59PHi, General Electric GENESIS P42-8 and P42DC, General Electric P32-8 and P32-8WH.

Amtrak F59PHi unit 457 stands at Los Angeles Union station, about to depart with Pacific Surfliner service #775 to San Luis Obispo. F59PHi unit 450 provides power on the rear of the train aswell. Amtrak F59PHi #450 at Los Angeles Union station. Amtrak F59PHi unit 450 leads train #775; the 1200 Pacific Surfliner service from San Diego to San Luis Obispo seen here departing Burbank Airport station. F59PHi unit 457 is pushing on rear end. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service #775 from San Diego to San Luis Obispo pauses for stationwork at Oceanside. Crew car 6953 is leading and F59PHi unit 452 provides the power on the rear of the consist. GENESIS P42DC unit 121 leads Amtrak train #799 as it departs from Burbank Airport station bound for San Luis Obispo. This Pacific Surfliner service has crew cab 90208 and GENESIS P42-8 unit 119 on the rear. The rear units of Amtrak train #799; the 0730 Pacific Surfliner service from Los Angeles Union station to San Luis Obispo. GENESIS P42-8 number 119 pushes as train departs Burbank Airport station. F40 crew cab 90208 is behind the 119 unit and leading the consist up front is P42DC 121. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service #775 from San Diego to San Luis Obispo departs Oceanside. F59PHi unit 452 provides the power on the rear of the consist. Amtrak F59PHi unit 451 has just arrived and terminated at San Diego after running Pacific Surfliner service #566 inbound from Los Angeles. Amtrak F59PHi unit 463 arrives at Oceanside with train #572; the 1110 Pacific Surfliner service from Los Angeles Union to San Diego. Amtrak F59PHi unit 463 stands at San Diego station, about to push a Pacific Surfliner service back to Los Angeles. Amtrak F59PHi unit 463 stands at San Diego as Coaster F40PH-2C unit 2102 docks with a San Diego to Oceanside local service. Amtrak Crew Car 90208 on the rear of Pacific Surfliner service #799 from LA Union station to san Luis Obispo. Former F40 unit, now used as driving trailer car only. Amtrak F59PHi unit 453 pauses at Solana Beach working Pacific Surfliner service #578 from Los Angeles to San Diego. G.E. GENESIS unit P42-DC 121 about to depart from Glendale with Pacific Surfliner service #799 working between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo. G.E. GENESIS P42DC unit 142 has come to the rescue of a failed Amtrak California EMD F59PHi unit CDTX 2010. They are seen here arriving at San Jose with train #537; the 1210 service from Sacramento to San Jose. Amtrak GENESIS P42DC unit 142 stands at San Jose. Sunset in Embarcadero West - Amtrak Capitol Corridor train #544 from San Jose to Sacramento departs Oakland in push mode with GENESIS P42DC unit 142 and a failed F59PHi unit CTDX2010. Amtrak California F59PHi unit CDTX 2015 leads an empty car set from yard through the main street of Oakland - Embercadero West to Oaklands Jack London Square station to form a Sacramento Capitol Corridor service. G.E. Genesis P42-8 unit 96 is the power on the rear of San Joaquins service #712 seen here at Oaklands Jack London Square station bound for Bakersfield. G.E. GENESIS P42-8 unit 96 leads an empty car set through street running - Embercadero West, to Oaklands Jack London Square station to form a San Joaquins service to Bakersfield. Amtrak G.E. P32-8 unit 510 stands at San Jose. It will push a Sacramento bound Capitol Corridor service to Sacramento later in the day. Alongside is a Caltrain MP36PH-3C. Amtrak GE P32-8 unit 510 stands at Sacramento about to run train #745; the 1610 Capitol Corridor service to Oakland's Jack London Square station. Amtrak California F59PHi unit CDTX2010 hits Richmond station fairly hard with train #747; the 1740 Sacramento to San Jose service. Amtrak California F59PHi unit CDTX 2015 with San Joaquins service #715 from Bakersfield approaches its destination, Oaklands Jack London Square station. Amtrak California F59PHi unit CDTX2014 leads Capitol Corridor service #727 to San Jose into Oakland station, and through Embercadero West - Street running through Oakland. Amtrak California F59PHi unit CDTX2011 leads an empty car set into Oakland station to form a San Joaquins service to Bakersfield - The location is Embercadero West - Street running through Oakland. Stabled overnight at San Jose is Amtrak California F59PHi unit CDTX2012 and Caltrain F40PH-2 unit #910. Stabled overnight at San Jose is Amtrak California F59PHi unit CDTX2012 and Caltrain F40PH-2 unit #910. G.E. P32-8WH Amtrak California unit CDTX2052 leads Capitol Corridor service #523 from Sacramento to San Jose into Oaklands Jack London Square station. GENESIS P42-8 unit 3 leads P42DC unit 183 into Martinez with train #6; the California Zephyr from Emeryville to Chicago. G.E. Genesis P42DC unit 144 leads San Joaquins service #713 into Oakland's Jack London Square station. 1015 service from Bakersfield. G.E. GENESIS P42DC unit 142 leads empty cars from yard into Oakland station to form an evening San Joaquins service to Bakersfield. Amtrak California P32-8WH unit CDTX 2052 stands ready to depart Sacramento with train #551; the 2040 Capitol Corridor service to Oakland. Amtrak California F59PHi unit CDTX2009 with 5 cars arrives into Oaklands Jack London Square station with train #525; the 0620 Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum Capitol Corridor service. GENESIS P42DC units 190 and 154 combine to work train #6, the California Zephyr from Emeryville to Chicago seen here at Martinez. Amtrak California Cab car 8312 leads train #526; the 0905 Oakland Coliseum to Sacramento Capitol Corridor service seen here arriving into Martinez. An F59PHi unit pushes on the rear. GENESIS P42-8 units 118 and 112 combine to work train #11, the Coast Starlight from Seattle to Los Angeles seen here at San Jose. A Caltrain MP36PH-#3C stands on track 2, a Caltrain F40 stands on track 3 and an Amtrak F59PHi stands on track 4. GENESIS P42DC units 161 and 176 combine to work train #6, the California Zephyr from Emeryville to Chicago seen here docking at Emeryville. Amtrak California Cab car 8301 leads train #526; the 0905 Oakland Coliseum to Sacramento Capitol Corridor service seen here arriving into Martinez. An F59PHi unit pushes on the rear. Amtrak California F59PHi unit CDTX2010 with 4 cars works train #711; the 0455 Bakersfield to Oakland San Joaquins service seen here at Martinez. Amtrak California F59PHi unit CDTX2009 with empty cars from yard passing through Embarcadero West, approaching Oakland. Amtrak California F59PHi unit CDTX2011 with train #533; the 1040am Sacramento to Oakland Capitol Corridor service in Embarcadero West, approaching Oakland. GENESIS P42-8 units 115 and 119 combine to work train #11, the Coast Starlight from Seattle to Los Angeles seen here approaching Oakland.

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]]> Fri Jun 2 2006 USA - June 2006. Freight action. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c997967.html A short trip to America in June 2006, mainly to sample some of the 'thrash' offered by different types of power over there! Along the way, especially around the San Francisco/Oakland area there was a few freight trains to be seen. Friday 2 June 2006: A short trip to America in June 2006, mainly to sample some of the 'thrash' offered by different types of power over there! Along the way, especially around the San Francisco/Oakland area there was a few freight trains to be seen.

1046 passes through Martinez with a 4 wagon shunt train. 14/06/2006. 1441 and 569 pass through Martinez with a 23 wagon mixed freight train. 10/06/2006. 2836 - 2447 - 4389 approach El Monte (near Los Angeles) with a mixed general freight train. 6/6/2006. 3655 - 2662? pass Northbound through Embarcadero West, Oaklands Jack London Square. 3/6/2006. 3896 - 3943 with autoracks, passing Southbound through Embarcadero West, Oaklands Jack London Square. 13/6/2006. 4315 - 4201 with a long container train heading Southbound seen here at Richmond, on the approach to Oakland. 10/6/2006. 4404 - 3880 - 9173 with an all empty container flats train passing Southbound through Embarcadero West, Oaklands Jack London Square. 14/6/2006. 5098 - 8508 with an autorack train passing Southbound through Embarcadero West, Oaklands Jack London Square. 14/6/2006. 5126 - 4238 - 8385 pass Northbound through Oakland station. 13/06/2006. 5207 - 2171 - 3645 pass through San Jose with a mixed freight train heading South. 12/06/2006. 5488 - 8359 - 5451 with a contain train passing Northbound through Embarcadero West, Oaklands Jack London Square. 13/6/2006. 7218 - 7015 - xxxx with a loaded coal train heading Southbound through Embarcadero West, Oaklands Jack London Square. 4/6/2006. 735 - 593 pass through Martinez with a steel products train. 14/06/2006. 5126 - 4238 - 8385 pass Northbound through Oakland station. 2437 - 8723 both in Santa Fe livery pass Northbound through Embarcadero West, Oaklands Jack London Square. 9/6/2006. 2437 - 8723 both in Santa Fe livery pass Northbound through Embarcadero West, Oaklands Jack London Square. 9/6/2006. Like many Pacific National managers, Union Pacific managers also believe they are good 'pullers' 3/6/2006.

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]]> Fri Jun 2 2006 Hunter Valley Freight Trains. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c864366.html A selection of images taken between Newcastle and Maitland of coal, grain and general freight trains over this very busy section of track. Saturday 18 February 2006: A selection of images taken between Newcastle and Maitland of coal, grain and general freight trains over this very busy section of track.

5002-5001 with an up loaded coal train at Beresfield. 5002-5001 with a down empty coal train at Maitland. 5003-5005 with a down empty coal train at Metford. 8103-48149-48153-48117 with a down empty grain train at High Street. 8130-48125-48161 with an up loaded grain train at Warabrook. 8139-4819x-8414x with a down empty grain train at Maitland. 8149-48136-48121 with an up loaded grain train at Warabrook. 8174-8113 with a down empty grain train at Beresfield. 8183 with an up empty railset train at Beresfield. 8241-8215-8133 with a down empty coal train at High Street. 8242-8234 with a down empty coal train at Beresfield. 9006-9018-9021 with a down empty coal train at Beresfield. 9011-9009 with a down empty coal train at Beresfield. 9019-9017-9014 with a down empty coal train at Warabrook. 9022-9024 with a down empty coal train at Beresfield. 9025-9002 with a down empty coal train at Beresfield. 9029-9015 with a down empty coal train at Beresfield. 9031 leads 2 other 90 classes on an up loaded coal train at Beresfield. 9033-9028 with a down empty coal train at Maitland. 9035-9017-8244 with a down empty coal train at Beresfield. JL404-4458-4472-JL402 with 4168 goods at Warabrook. JL404-JL401-JL402 with 4168 goods at Warabrook. NR31-DL40-NR23 with SB5 goods at Beresfield. NR95-NR52 with a Brisbane to Sydney intermodal train passing Beresfield. The down Armidale and Morree Xplorer service approaching Maitland. The down Armidale and Morree Xplorer service at Beresfield.

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]]> Sat Feb 18 2006 December 2005, January 2006 and February 2006 Images http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c789482.html A few recent photo's. Friday 17 February 2006: A few recent photo's.

XRB 560 and XR 559 at Dynon. The XRB construction area at Dynon, with XRB 561 to the right, and XRB 562 to the left. CLP17-CLF7 work 7MA6 superfreighter out of Melbourne, passing Hoppers Crossing. A73 works 8598 empty car set from Dandenong to Flinders Street to form the 1725 down pass to Geelong. Seen here between Yarraman and Noble Park. G519-G541-48156 with a 50 wagon 2CM5 grain train at Alumatta. S302-A66 combine to work 8207; the 0843 Spencer Street to Warrnambool pass seen here passing North Melbourne. S302 with 8217; the 1240 Spencer Street to Warrnambool pass between Newport and Altona Junction. S302 with 8217; the 1240 Spencer Street to Warrnambool pass at South Kensington. S302 with 8217; the 1240 Spencer Street to Warrnambool pass approaching South Kensington. S302 with 8217; the 1240 Spencer Street to Warrnambool pass at South Kensington. XRB560 at Dynon. XRB560 at Dynon. XRB operators panel inside engine room area. X31-P20-BL29-XRB560-BL34 work 9461 Dynon to Maryvale goods passing Hallam. The BL-XRB-BL locos will be detached at Pakenham enroute for engine rest runs. X31-P20-BL29-XRB560-BL34 work 9461 Dynon to Maryvale goods passing Hallam. The BL-XRB-BL locos will be detached at Pakenham enroute for engine rest runs. X31-P20 with 9462 goods from Maryvale to Dynon approach Pakenham BL29-XRB560-BL34-X31-P20 with 9462 goods from Maryvale to Dynon depart Pakenham. BL29-XBR560-BL34-X31-P20 with 9462 Maryvale to Dynon goods at Huntingdale Vlocity units VL22 and VL12 work 8119 the 1605 Spencer Street to Ballarat service, seen here approaching sunshine. 4471-4486-4401-4473 with WL51 Special pass to Kandos at Sydney Central. 4471-4486-4401-4473 with WL51 special pass from Sydney to Kandos at Kandos. 607 and 2819 stabled at Chullora. Note 2819 now on SG bogies. A70 with a Frankston to Stony Point pass approaching Bittern. A70 with a Stony Point to Frankston pass between Bittern and Hastings. G 536 with 9692 at McIntyre. NR32-NR97 pass on the main with BM2 goods. G522-B61-GM36 with the Appleton Dock to Leeton container train, 4MC2 passing West Footscray. W244 stabled at Newport. X31-A78 with 9420 goods on the old Bungaree track, near Bungaree Deviation East Junction. X31-A78 with 9420 goods on the old Bungaree track, near Bungaree station site. X37 with 9083 goods near Bacchus Marsh. X37 with 9083 goods on the new section of track at Bungaree. X37 with 9083 on the new section of track at Bungaree Deviation West Junction. XRB561 at Dynon. Note the differences between this unit and XRB 560.

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]]> Fri Feb 17 2006 SEYMOUR RAIL HERITAGE TOUR: Wangaratta with T320. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c760604.html Seymour Rail Heritage Centre Tour train ran from Seymour to Wangaratta to mark the 50th Anniversary of service by T 320 on Saturday 12th November 2005. The tour also formed a Violet Town Market Train, and passengers for the market were set down at Violet Town enroute, whilst passengers traveling on the train for the anniversary of T320 continued up the North East line to Wangaratta. After 90 minutes in Wangaratta the train returned to Seymour, picking up passengers from the Market in Violet Town on the way. Saturday 12 November 2005: Seymour Rail Heritage Centre Tour train ran from Seymour to Wangaratta to mark the 50th Anniversary of service by T 320 on Saturday 12th November 2005. The tour also formed a Violet Town Market Train, and passengers for the market were set down at Violet Town enroute, whilst passengers traveling on the train for the anniversary of T320 continued up the North East line to Wangaratta. After 90 minutes in Wangaratta the train returned to Seymour, picking up passengers from the Market in Violet Town on the way.

T 320 with 6 cars with 8393; the 0930 special pass to Wangaratta about to depart from Seymour. T 320 with 6 cars with 8393; the 0930 special pass from Seymour to Wangaratta ona rrival at Wangaratta. T 320 with 8394; the 1335 special pass from Wangaratta to Seymour stops to lift passengers at violet Town. Builders Plate and brass Number Board attached to T 320 for the celebration day. A73, on hire to V/Line passenger division is stabled with a carset at Seymour. B 74 and B 75 under repairs at Seymour. B 74 and B 75 under repairs at Seymour. B 74 and GM 36 under repairs at Seymour.

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]]> Sat Nov 12 2005 PRESERVATION: Victorian Goldfields Railway. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c736460.html A few visits to the Victorian Goldfields Railway, which runs between Castlemaine and Maldon in Victoria's North. They run both steam and diesel hauled trains over about 18km of track most weekends and some weekdays. Their website is at: http://www.vgr.com.au Sunday 23 October 2005: A few visits to the Victorian Goldfields Railway, which runs between Castlemaine and Maldon in Victoria's North. They run both steam and diesel hauled trains over about 18km of track most weekends and some weekdays. Their website is at: http://www.vgr.com.au

K160 rests at Castlemaine, before departing with a tourist run to Maldon. Shunting at Maldon, K160 waits for the road towards the turntable for turning and engine requirements. K160 crossing the long trestle bridge just out of Casltemaine, heading to Maldon. Y127 with a Maldon to Castlemaine trip powers as it approaches Maryborough Junction, just near Castlemaine. Y127 about to depart Maldon with a tourist train to Castlemaine. K160, J549 and RM61 can be seen resting at the Maldon Loco depot. Preserved carriage TAMBO at Maldon. Y127 crosses the long trestle bridge just out of Castlemaine, heading for Maldon. Y127 with a Castlemaine to Maldon run approaching Muckleford. Y127 approaches Maldon with a run from Castlemaine.

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]]> Sun Oct 23 2005 Bairnsdale log train http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c698856.html A collection of images taken enroute to and from Bairnsdale on a recent trip running 9420 and 9442 log train. Tuesday 20 September 2005: A collection of images taken enroute to and from Bairnsdale on a recent trip running 9420 and 9442 log train.

X36-T400-T374 pass through Officer with 9420 empty log train from North Geelong Yard to Bairnsdale. X36-T374-T400 are about to depart from the Bairnsdale log siding with 9442 loaded train to North Geelong. X36-T374-T400 pass through Lindenow with 9442 loaded log train from Bairnsdale to North Geelong. X36-T374-T400 cross the Stratford River bridge at Stratford with 9442 loaded log train from Bairnsdale to North Geelong Yard. X36-T374-T400 approach Sale with 9442 loaded log train from Bairnsdale to North Geelong.

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]]> Tue Sep 20 2005 SETS Double headed 86 class tour http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c661845.html The Sydney Electric Train Society (SETS) double headed 86 class tour on the 20th of August 2005. Running from Sydney Central to Kiama and return, then from Sydney Central to Gosford and return both ways via the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Saturday 20 August 2005: The Sydney Electric Train Society (SETS) double headed 86 class tour on the 20th of August 2005. Running from Sydney Central to Kiama and return, then from Sydney Central to Gosford and return both ways via the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

8606-8644 with CE51 from Sydney Central to Kiama at Unanderra. 8606-8644 with CE51 from ydney Central to Kiama at Dunmore. While at Kiama with the SETS double 86 class tour train, NPF623-NTC723 arrived with a Railcorp 620 set evaluation train. 8644-8606 with CE52 special pass from Kiama to Sydney Central at Scarborough. 8644 and a view over the ocean from Scarborough. 8606-8644 with NE54 from Gosford to Redfern at Gosford.

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]]> Sat Aug 20 2005 Hunter Valley Railcars http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c661660.html Endeavour and 620/720 railcar services in the Hunter Valley. Operating out of Newcastle working to Telarah, Scone and Dungog. Thursday 18 August 2005: Endeavour and 620/720 railcar services in the Hunter Valley. Operating out of Newcastle working to Telarah, Scone and Dungog.

LE2854-TE2804 with a Newcastle to Telarah service at Maitland. NTC725-NPF625 with a Newcastle to Dungog service at Maitland. NTC726-NPF626 with a Newcastle to Telarah service at Metford. TE2805-LE2855 with a Newcastle to Telarah service at Thornton. LE2851-TE2801 with a Newcastle to Scone service at Thornton NTC729-NPF629 with a Newcastle to Telarah service at Thornton. NPF631-NTC731 with a Telarah to Newcastle service at Warabrook. NTC721-NPF621 with a Newcastle to Telarah service at Beresfield. LE2851-TE2801 with a Newcastle to Telarah service at Beresfield.

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]]> Thu Aug 18 2005 By night. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c642337.html A folder for my recent time exposures. Sunday 16 October 2005: A folder for my recent time exposures.

T356 about to form 8296 Murder Mystery Tour train from Geelong to Spencer Street at Geelong. The short end nose of T356 alongside NR30 at Spencer Street. NR30 and T 356 at Spencer Street. G524 waits line at Kilmore East with 9430 Quarry train from Hanson Siding, Kilmore East to Westall. X36-T400-T374 pass through Officer with 9420 empty log train from North Geelong Yard to Bairnsdale. 803M at Flinders Street Station.

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]]> Sun Oct 16 2005 A day trackside. Western SG action. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c642314.html Out and about on the 6th of August 2005. Mainly Western Standard Gauge action with some V/Line pass trains and a 'cut-and-run' over to Donnybrook for some color. Saturday 6 August 2005: Out and about on the 6th of August 2005. Mainly Western Standard Gauge action with some V/Line pass trains and a 'cut-and-run' over to Donnybrook for some color.

N460 with 8218 South Geelong to Spencer Street pass between Little River and Werribee. N471 with 8220 pass from Warrnambool to Spencer Street between Little River and Werribee. N469 with 8222 South Geelong to Spencer Street pass between Little River and Werribee. NR23-C501-NR94 with 6AM3 goods approaching Manor. GM43-CLF2 race towards Manor Loop with 6AM6 goods bound for P&O Swanson Dock. GM43-CLF2 climb out of Brooklyn with 6AM6 goods bound for P&O Swanson Dock. GM43-CLF2 roll through Sims Street Junction, with 6AM6 goods bound for P&O Swanson Dock. GM43-CLF2 with 6AM6 goods heading along the Swanson Dock branch line. NR29-NR57 with 7MB2 goods passes through Donnybrook. NR60-NR13 with 6AB6 goods powering out of Brooklyn.

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]]> Sat Aug 6 2005 Bendigo Line RFR works trains. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c594061.html Was sent away on transfer to Kyenton, located on the Bendigo line mid-way between Melbourne and Bendigo for 5 weeks. Worked the whole duration on the afternoon shift ballast trains. During my 5 weeks there we ballasted between Sunbury and Woodend and these photos show some of these workings. The Bendigo line has been closed to all trains for the whole of 2005 to allow upgrade works to be carried out in preperation for new high-speed trains to begin operation in late 2006. Thursday 27 January 2005: Was sent away on transfer to Kyenton, located on the Bendigo line mid-way between Melbourne and Bendigo for 5 weeks. Worked the whole duration on the afternoon shift ballast trains. During my 5 weeks there we ballasted between Sunbury and Woodend and these photos show some of these workings. The Bendigo line has been closed to all trains for the whole of 2005 to allow upgrade works to be carried out in preperation for new high-speed trains to begin operation in late 2006.

The sun has just set on X47 at Clarkefield which has just stabled for the night. X47 is stabled on the downline at Clarkefield with no ballast drops planned for this day. Track machines work on the upline near Clarkefield as X47 approaches with the empty Ballast train returning to Clarkefield to reload. X49 and the ballast train being re-loaded at Woodend. X 49 stands on the upline at Macedon having just finished loading ballast. On the downline, X47 and H4 pass slowly with the empty sleeper train, re-positioning to Kyenton for future works. H5 leads a loaded Ballast train into Gisborne, working from Macedon to the drop site near Riddells Creek.

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]]> Thu Jan 27 2005 Melbourne to Albury S.G. Action. http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c593336.html A gallery of images taken whilst working trains along the North East Standard gauge line between Melbourne and Junee. Some of these images are of trains I've been working, and some are of our crosses along the way! Saturday 30 July 2005: A gallery of images taken whilst working trains along the North East Standard gauge line between Melbourne and Junee. Some of these images are of trains I've been working, and some are of our crosses along the way!

G528 stands in the loop with 9692 up Wodonga goods, as 8177 passes on the mainline with 6MC2 Griffith goods. L254-8177 with 5MC2 goods await departure of the Appleton Dock branch bound for Griffith. L254-8177 with 5MC2 goods between Broadmeadows and Somerton. L254-8177 with 5MC2 goods between Kilmore East and Broadford. L 254-8177 with 5MC2 goods at Mangalore, between Seymour and Longwood Loops. G542-T399-T371 with 5MC2 Appleton Dock to Griffith goods just out of Table Top loop. X51-T371-G539 with 6MC2 goods from Appleton Dock to Griffith pause with engine problems between Avenel and Longwood loop. G 526-T 408 at the start of their long journey to Griffith, seen here near Sims Street Junction, on the Appleton Dock branch line. Y151 with wagons ex Bandiana arriving at the Wodonga coal sidings. G 539 holds the loop at Violet Town with 9692 goods from Bandiana to Dynon, as NR29-BL31-NR57 roar past on the mainline with 3MB2 goods. N474 with 8305 Spencer Street to Albury pass at Wodonga.

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]]> Sat Jul 30 2005 While relieving at Wodonga Depot http://darrenw.fotopic.net/c593216.html An opportunity to work away from Dynon. Sent to Wodonga for 5 weeks to fill in for local staff shortages. Worked 2 weeks on the 0930 Yard Pilot, 2 weeks night shift on the 2145 Wodonga to Riggs Creek Loop change over job (9358/9357) and the final week on the 1600 Albury to Junee change over job (MC2/CM3). Monday 9 May 2005: An opportunity to work away from Dynon. Sent to Wodonga for 5 weeks to fill in for local staff shortages. Worked 2 weeks on the 0930 Yard Pilot, 2 weeks night shift on the 2145 Wodonga to Riggs Creek Loop change over job (9358/9357) and the final week on the 1600 Albury to Junee change over job (MC2/CM3).

XP2001 leads XP2009 with ST23 XPT service from Sydney to Melbourne, passing between Wodonga and Barnawartha. A77 shunts loaded log wagons from the Wodonga Coal Sidings to Wodonga Yard ready to form that nights 9358 goods to Tottenham Yard. G534-X54 with QR National's *BM7 service between Wodonga Loop and Barnawartha G516-X53 race along between Wodonga and Barnawartha with QR National's *BM7 service. N457 departs Wodonga with 8332; the 1610 Albury to Spencer Street pass. Y 151 works from Bandiana to Wodonga coal sidings with loading from C.R.T. to attach to the daily Melbourne goods service. XP2000 leads XP2008 with ST23 XPT service from Sydney to Melbourne, passing through Wodonga. G520 approaches Wodonga with 9691 goods from Dynon to Bandiana. T 371 works 9692 goods from Bandiana to Dynon through Chiltern. Usually a G class roster, the T class was the only engine available to run the train on this day! NR78-NR94 with *WP2 steel train at Chiltern. N470 approaches Wodonga with 8332; the 1610 Albury to Spencer Street pass. NR14-NR114-NR64 head *WP2 steel train between Wodonga and Barnawartha. Y 151 shunts Albury Yard. XP2008-XP2017 with ST24 XPT service from Melbourne to Sydney, passing between Albury and Table Top. G535 moves stored box vans from Albury Yard to Cootamundra, on the first stage of their long trip where the wagons will eventualy end up in Broken Hill. Train number 3202. NR42-NR86 depart Wodonga Loop with *BM2 superfreighter. EL54-EL60-X54 blast out of Wodonga Loop with QR National's *BM7 service. T 390 works as the yard pilot at Wodonga, shunting wagons from the Coal Siding to Milos Siding (Uncle Bens)

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