Heritage Century Old SAR & VR Steam Trains - June Victorian Weekend of Steam

[@krzysztofwozny3002]

Thank you, i drove the T 251 few years ago. Driver experience and your vid brought great memories.
Lovely loco , consist 1 passenger car plus 6 goods wagons and guards van.. From lighting up,shunting the consist with diesal electric. So all in all Fabulous. Highly recommend .

[@MS_Trains]

That's awesome, mate! It would be a great little engine to get out and about in. Would love to do that kind of thing in the future.
Matt - M&S Trains

[@MBTrainspotting]

Awesome video! Shots are crisp and the pannning is on point!

[@MS_Trains]

Thanks a ton! We've been working hard to get our shots right and it's good to hear it's paying off.
Matt - M&S Trains

[@jesstill7833]

Nice Matt 👍👍👍💪💪❤️🦘🦘🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@MS_Trains]

Thanks mate!
Matt - M&S Trains

[@patrickbryant5224]

Loved it! First video I've seen of the trains on the Bellarine Peninsula.

[@MS_Trains]

Thanks Patrick. It's a great railway with lots of character. Well worth a visit if you ever get the chance!
Matt - M&S Trains

[@slepper98]

Well done, thanks for sharing.

[@MS_Trains]

Thanks mate, no worries at all.
Matt - M&S Trains

[@raymondwelsh6028]

Love your videos. I’ve never been given a satisfactory explanation why many of the Victorian Red Rattlers of this era had tri axel bogies. Seen on the last carriage at 3.25. I expect maybe because they wanted to reduce the axel loads on some lightly laid rural lines or maybe a smoother ride. Keep it up, glad to see you out of the mountains and desert and in Victoria,🇦🇺

[@MS_Trains]

Thanks, Raymond! I've always found the tri-axel bogies on VR carriages to be special. I'm not sure of the reason, but the axle load would also make sense and allow for higher speeds on rural tracks. Either way, it's a pretty rare thing to see and something the South Aussies never really got on board with.
Thanks mate! They'll be more visits to Victoria across the rest of the year and hopefully some NSW stuff too! Glad you enjoyed it.
Matt - M&S Trains

[@gvmc2006]

Great work and good fun to watch

[@MS_Trains]

Thanks Dennis! Was a fun video to film and edit aswell. Glad you enjoyed!
Matt - M&S Trains

[@subbannar7319]

Great

[@Victorian_steam]

What camera is this!!! Looks amazing

[@jimcrawford5039]

I believe the Bellarine railway is narrow guage, is that right? Great vid. Cheers from NSW.

[@MS_Trains]

It sure is! Not sure about the history of the line, but I did find it strange it wasn't Broad Gauge when I visited. Thanks mate!
Matt - M&S Trains

[@raymondwelsh6028]

It was originally broad guage but in the early 80’s it was reguaged to narrow guage. I believe the reason was they had far greater access to loco’s and rolling stock from all across the country that nobody wanted.🇦🇺

[@MS_Trains]

@@raymondwelsh6028 Thanks for that, Raymond! Makes sense and gives it its own little charm in some ways.
Matt - M&S Trains

[@JGPNGEAMR]

@@raymondwelsh6028 it has its origins as the Geelong branch of the ARHS which recieved donated equipment from Fyansford cement works. A private operator that had an extensive line of 3'6" track with 3 garratts, a diesel and numerous tank engines on the roster. GSPS originally had a line at Belmont common where it gathered stock from around australia to compliment its fyansford stock. When it had to leave there they moved to Queenscliff and regauged the branchline to become the present day Bellarine Railway.

[@kerryjames7150]

Should be no steam from the funnle , keep boiler water below half a glass .