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Movements of the DOWN traversing the Wollondilly River Viaduct at Towrang. The pillars on the near side are from the original single track bridge that was replaced in 1939, both having terrific stone masonry in them.
(1/2) QBX005 Qube leads the way on the triple-header with CFCLA liveried CM3314 (Westcourt) and CM3313 (The Trump) lending a hand.
(2/2) Xplorer EA2502 leads and fairly sure it was with EA2525 tailing.
Towrang, New South Wales, Australia.
XP2007 enters the now closed Bowning Station under the Montem St bridge, XP2002 was tailing. New South Wales, Australia
XP2004 and XP2012 lead WT46 past the somewhat new Pinecliffe crossing loop bound for Orange then Sydney.
Similar to 2022, the 2023 Elvis Express was combined with the normal Dubbo XPT service (WT27). The train operated to Orange along the normal WT27 timetable carrying both Dubbo XPT and Parkes-bound Elvis Express passengers. Beyond Orange, passengers for destinations towards Dubbo completed the remainder of the journey by road coach. Meanwhile, the XPT continued to Parkes as WT49. A similar arrangement was used for the return journey.
This contrasts with prior to 2022 where the Parkes Elvis Express was operated as a standalone train on a separate path, and the Dubbo XPT service was replaced by an Xplorer.
Bumberry, NSW.
Monday, 9 January 2023.
The weekend Griffith service, operated by a two car Xplorer, rounds the tight curves at Coolalie.
Coolalie, NSW.
Saturday 15 January 2022.
The daily Armidale bound Xplorer passes C506, 48s35, 869 and 44206 running light engine from Ardglen to Werris Creek.
Quirindi, NSW.
Saturday 29 January 2022.
First West of England
Wright Eclipse 2
69446 WX59 BYZ
Route 376
Temple Meads Station, Bristol
25th January 2017
Substituting for the usual 'Mendip Xplorer' branded Wright Streetdeck
EC2525 heads away from Jerrawa towards Oolong as SP42 from Griffith to Goulburn.
At Goulburn the train would be combined with SP34 from Canberra for the run into Sydney.
Sunday 23rd December 2018
Xplorer sets EA2502 and EA2507 leading NP23 slow into Werris Creek at 1451 on Sunday the 2nd of July 2023.
South of Werris Creek, the daily Armidale/Moree Xplorer works as a combined train to/from Sydney. At Werris Creek station the train splits, with the longer part continuing to Tamworth and Armidale as NP23 and the shorter part continuing to Narrabri and Moree as NP43.
Single Endeavour carriage LE2859 glides into Cheltenham with NN76 transfer from Broadmeadow Yard to Eveleigh Xplorer-Endeavour Service Centre. The train travelled along the Bankstown Line via Lidcombe to reach its destination. 26-1-2017.
After rupturing its fuel and coolant systems 8206 was dispatched from Werris Creek to Edgeroi to tow NP44 Xplorer further south so it can receive repairs, 30/7/2018
Train number SP31 Sydney to Canberra, worked by Xplorer 3-car DMU, at North Goulburn.
The home signal it is passing was one of the first in the state to be fitted with a "rabbit ear" turnout repeater, this first style using a UK "feather" junction indicator. Unlike UK use, however, when lit it means that the turnout (junction) route is set beyond the following (next) signal, so it actually provides advance notice of the turnout. The yellow light in the signal is actually flashing.
Combined SP42 and SP34 run through Mittagong Junction with a Sydney bound train from both Griffith and Canberra respectively. The train carries the Canberra portions number for this journey after amalgamating at Goulburn. This working now occurs twice per week, with the down weekday division to Griffith running out of Sydney attached to midday Xplorer train SP33 on a Wednesday.
2019-11-03 NSW TrainLink EC2528 Mittagong Jn SP34
QRNational intermodal service 7BM7 races through Werai, with LDP008 and LDP009 leading the charge. Briefly held at Moss Vale to be overtaken by the midday Canberra Xplorer service, the fast intermodal has been placed ahead of a slow mill wheat, and is wasting little time catching up to the passenger train ahead of them.
EC 2526 leads SP32, the morning Canberra to Sydney Xplorer service.
This day out on the Main South was the 'farewell i30 tour' as we took the car out on one final drive and tank of fuel. After 179,000 km of combined ownership covering east coast Australia, we said farewell to the trusty Hoondai i30 “Harry”.
Picton, NSW.
Sunday, 21 January 2024.
Single Endeavour carriage LE2859 glides into Cheltenham with NN76 transfer from Broadmeadow Yard to Eveleigh Xplorer-Endeavour Service Centre. The train travelled along the Bankstown Line via Lidcombe to reach its destination. 26-1-2017.
Preserved NSWGR "World Series" ALCo 44 Class locomotive 4486 stands outside the Large Erecting Shed, Eveleigh. On a nearby road stands a far more modern beast, in the form of CountryLink Xplorer Economy/Luggage car EC2528. Eveleigh is the only true location where it is a regular occurance to see heritage passenger carriages mixing it up with some of the more modern rolling stock in the CountryLink fleet. In an industry of change, it is always good to reflect on how far we've come.
Taken on an iPhone 4 using the Hipstamatic app (Matty ALN lens and BlacKeys SuperGrain film).
The midday down Canberra Xplorer service with EA2504 - EB2512 - EB2514 - EC2525 (ABB Xplorer DMU) is seen crossing the Queanbeyan River on arrival into Queanbeyan. It is a very rare event that the Canberra Xplorer service will see a four car set used. In all my years travelling on this service the only time I rode on a four car set was in the mid 90s.
After picking up two passengers, the 'Moree' portion of the North West Xplorer departs Boggabri towards Sydney. This train will later amalgamate with the Xplorer from Armidale at Werris Creek and form one train for the remainder of the journey.
Due to construction of Inland Rail at this point in time, the train was only operating to and from Narrabri rather than through to Moree.
Boggabri, NSW.
Friday 7 May 2021.
Only time I saw a combo like this and had no immediate access to car to chase it. Luckily it was 'put away' here to allow a Canberra to Sydney Xplorer to overtake.
EA2503 leads the morning Sydney to Canberra Xplorer service across the Bargo River bridge as SP31.
Sunday 19th November 2023
A five car NP23 bound for Werris Creek heads into East Matiland with Xplorer 2501 leading. Also seen is the trailing coal wagons of empty coal train MO239 with XRN028.
Once the five car train has reached Werris Creek, the first three cars detach from the rear two, and begin their journey to Armidale. The trailing two cars, once detached, will head to Moree.
East Maitland, NSW.
22/2/19
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The Oodnadatta Track (OT) is certainly the most historic Outback track in Australia, hence it should be on top of your South Australia travel itinerary. It is classified as an easier route, so it is just right for anyone with no Outback experience.
The track follows an ancient trail used by Aborigines for ochre trading for thousands of years. Artesian mound springs supply water in this arid region. Aborigines relied on this water source as well as the European explorers who used the route to build the Overland Telegraph and the Old Ghan railway lines in the late 19th century.
This was the time when the story of camels in Australia and Afghan cameleers began. Without the ships of the desert, exploring the vast Australian inland would have been even harder.
Read more: www.ritas-outback-guide.com/OodnadattaTrack.html
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Der Oodnadatta Track (OT) ist sicherlich der historischste Outback-Track in Australien und sollte daher ganz oben auf Ihrer Reiseroute durch Südaustralien stehen. Sie wird als einfachere Route eingestuft und ist daher für jeden ohne Outback-Erfahrung genau das Richtige.
Der Weg folgt einem alten Pfad, der von den Aborigines seit Tausenden von Jahren für den Ockerhandel genutzt wurde. Artesische Hügelquellen liefern Wasser in dieser trockenen Region. Die Ureinwohner verließen sich auf diese Wasserquelle ebenso wie die europäischen Entdecker, die die Route Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts zum Bau des Overland Telegraph und der Old Ghan Eisenbahnlinie nutzten.
Dies war die Zeit, als die Geschichte der Kamele in Australien und der afghanischen Kameltreiber begann. Ohne die Schiffe der Wüste wäre die Erkundung des weiten australischen Hinterlandes noch schwieriger gewesen.
Mehr lesen: www.ritas-outback-guide.com/OodnadattaTrack.html