Overdue brick
On Saturday 7/3/2020, an ‘overdue’ 7MA8 (The Overland to Adelaide) is seen on the outskirts of Tailem Bend (SA) with Pacific National loco G540 in charge of 8 vehicles.
After nr110 had issues near geelong, G540 (normally assigned to PN's Rural & Bulk workings) took over at Elders loop for the rest of the journey, resulting in the train running around 3 hours late when this shot was taken. It had been about 12 years since an EMD-powered loco (XR559 in April 2008) had brought the Overland into Adelaide.
Fellow G class member G537 can just be seen stabled in Tailem Bend yard to the right of the rear carriage.
Only 17 days later, The Overland had what thought many would be its final run on 24/3/2020, jbr suspended all of their services until further notice due to the covid-19 pandemic. Another rescue package was announced by the Vic government at the end of June 2020, extending the service until mid-2023. The train resumed operations on 3/1/2021, departing Adelaide on Sunday & Thursday.
Overdue brick
On Saturday 7/3/2020, an ‘overdue’ 7MA8 (The Overland to Adelaide) is seen on the outskirts of Tailem Bend (SA) with Pacific National loco G540 in charge of 8 vehicles.
After nr110 had issues near geelong, G540 (normally assigned to PN's Rural & Bulk workings) took over at Elders loop for the rest of the journey, resulting in the train running around 3 hours late when this shot was taken. It had been about 12 years since an EMD-powered loco (XR559 in April 2008) had brought the Overland into Adelaide.
Fellow G class member G537 can just be seen stabled in Tailem Bend yard to the right of the rear carriage.
Only 17 days later, The Overland had what thought many would be its final run on 24/3/2020, jbr suspended all of their services until further notice due to the covid-19 pandemic. Another rescue package was announced by the Vic government at the end of June 2020, extending the service until mid-2023. The train resumed operations on 3/1/2021, departing Adelaide on Sunday & Thursday.