Fabulous Mike a great effort your commentary was a wonderful adjunct to the experience. It was another facet of the historical and modern story of one of South Australias greatest assets which was nearly lost had it not been for the expertise and enthusiasm, proven arguments put I Up by a wonderful man whom in my view should have been Railway Commissioner of the SAR. Mr Dean Harvey.
This video could not be any better! Probably one of your best videos all about my favourite railway line. I love the drones shots and nboard shots and you've combined it very well to make a really entertaining and interesting video. I also love the google earth bit with the small history of the line, very well edited. 10:03 is quite revealing, Redhen 428 without it's bumper because of the collision, and someone has tagged the 2000's >:( Anyway, it's great that these trains are still running, as they are just so good. Also good to know that the government has stepped up and funded for some track works. When I went to Railfest 2023, I overheard from one of the volunteers that the government still owns the line and steamranger runs on them (that was like 2 months ago, so it may have been a bit different from that) which makes sense for the funding. Whoops, I've rambled on a bit but it is just such a really good video. Actually another thing, Steamranger could have a bloody good chance of almost carbon copying the image at 14:46 when they get 845 operating. Just whack some of the old goods wagons from the yards on and boom, photo recreation! Ok I should stop talking
I always appreciate what you have to add, Planetrainguy! Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your kind comments. I worked extra hard on this video as I knew people who know a LOT more about the line would be watching so I'm relieved that it has been so well received.
This is such a cool video, all these years I never knew that the line branched off from Middleton, to Strathalbyn / Mount Barker. It is great to see an old but refurbished SAR 830 Class "Mustard Pot" diesel being part of the Steam Rangers in service locomotive collection. 😊 It is interesting at 10.03 to see some 2000 Class "Super Chook" rail cars in the yard, have to wonder if Steam Ranger have plans for them.
Great doco again. Why would anyone watch TV when there is talented people doing this type of interesting work. Oh and don't forget the Tasmanian North East Railway. It is still there closed and shut since 2004.
what a cracking good video, capturing all the beauty of this line. Great drone work is the cherry on top....really good. Thanks so much for an outstanding tribute to one of SA's secrets
Great stuff, thanks Mike. Something you haven't mentioned is that not only is the Goolwa to Pt Elliot rail line the first in SA (1854) it is the first steel rail line anywhere in Australia (beating out the Sydney to Paramatta line (1855) which is often quoted as being the first.
Thanks for adding that info and thanks for watching! You've reminded me of how I wasn't quite sure about that, so thought it best not to get it wrong and left it out. Thanks for clearing it up.
Well done Mike. .Live down here and had tear in my eye. Very well done letting the train sounds in nicely with what I can only describe as slick editing. The last shots of night working locos brings back fond memories of 520 working hard back to Mt Lofty after a day at the coast. Excellent drone work and I for one appreciate your effort for all the incredible detail.. 10 out 10 ..
Such a shame a lot of lines have closed in S.A. I don’t think there are any country trains running there any more, correct me if I’m wrong. Love your vids. Cheers from Wagga.
SteamRanger and Pichi Richi are the only heritage trains, but no country passenger trains in SA, Jim (unless you count The Overland). Thanks for watching!
Nice video Mike! Love the drone shots, they look fantastic! And I recognise some of the shots you took on the train! Love the ending part with the music, it is so cool!😃❄
Thanks Mike, a wonderful video to say the least. My son and I were at Milang a couple of weeks ago, Had a really good chat with the volunteer. It really is a pity the Milang line closed, personally I think it should be reopened as a tourist line and maybe bring some well needed money to the little Port. Anyway well done mate!
I think the Goolwa to Victor Habour is a great railway. A brewery or pub at the start, middle and end. The section between Port Elliot to Victor Habour over yhe top of the sand dunes loiking out to the ocean spectacular.
fun fact the minister roads and infrastructure is allso the Minister for Energy and Mining meaning oll gets a say with enny project so these train lines will never be reopened fully
Excellent video Mike, and sums up the post-service history of the line really well! What software did you use to animate your map of the line? I really liked it and added a great touch. Cheers
Such a shame the mongrels have ruined Mount Barker Junction station. I remember in the early 80s going through there on the Overland on oyr family vacation from Melbourne to Wallaroo. The station looked great in those days. Also can anyone tell me was there ever a 'Gemmell' station? And is there is Bugle Ranges station?
Nice vid, Its been quite a few years since we were over there, I never got to explore the railway, we were kind of hugging the coast and didn't venture much to the inland towns. We were staying in Adelaide and just did the odd day trip here and there. We did take a ride on the Granite Island horse drawn tram th-cam.com/video/fpulxH2SN1o/w-d-xo.html (sorry about the quality, video tape days) and had a good look around there. We didn't see any rail activity when we were there, maybe it was not running. As we have no children we tend to take our holidays just after all the little ones go back to school, whilst this does make for a quieter experience and easier on accommodation/caravan sites, it does mean some tourist activities are not running. Unfortunately we are now in our sixties and the wife has a wheelie walker, meaning a lot of this is now impractical.
Your effort Mike is greatly appreciated especially by those of us who where around time the railway was saved.
Great video, fantastic production values. SA Tourism should be watching and learning.
Wow that was soo good it felt like the audience was there with you .
Fabulous Mike a great effort your commentary was a wonderful adjunct to the experience. It was another facet of the historical and modern story of one of South Australias greatest assets which was nearly lost had it not been for the expertise and enthusiasm, proven arguments put I
Up by a wonderful man whom in my view should have been Railway Commissioner of the SAR. Mr Dean Harvey.
Glad you enjoyed it, Max. Cheers.
This video could not be any better! Probably one of your best videos all about my favourite railway line. I love the drones shots and nboard shots and you've combined it very well to make a really entertaining and interesting video. I also love the google earth bit with the small history of the line, very well edited. 10:03 is quite revealing, Redhen 428 without it's bumper because of the collision, and someone has tagged the 2000's >:( Anyway, it's great that these trains are still running, as they are just so good. Also good to know that the government has stepped up and funded for some track works. When I went to Railfest 2023, I overheard from one of the volunteers that the government still owns the line and steamranger runs on them (that was like 2 months ago, so it may have been a bit different from that) which makes sense for the funding. Whoops, I've rambled on a bit but it is just such a really good video. Actually another thing, Steamranger could have a bloody good chance of almost carbon copying the image at 14:46 when they get 845 operating. Just whack some of the old goods wagons from the yards on and boom, photo recreation! Ok I should stop talking
I always appreciate what you have to add, Planetrainguy! Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your kind comments. I worked extra hard on this video as I knew people who know a LOT more about the line would be watching so I'm relieved that it has been so well received.
Brilliant work.. the music works so well with the whole clip/.
This is such a cool video, all these years I never knew that the line branched off from Middleton, to Strathalbyn / Mount Barker. It is great to see an old but refurbished SAR 830 Class "Mustard Pot" diesel being part of the Steam Rangers in service locomotive collection. 😊 It is interesting at 10.03 to see some 2000 Class "Super Chook" rail cars in the yard, have to wonder if Steam Ranger have plans for them.
Maybe they could turn the chooks into a graffiti art display?
What greaat little video, well done.
Great doco again. Why would anyone watch TV when there is talented people doing this type of interesting work. Oh and don't forget the Tasmanian North East Railway. It is still there closed and shut since 2004.
Does anybody watch TV anymore?
Great video Mike. It's such a shame we've lost so many regional rail lines over the years. Imagine if we still had them.
what a cracking good video, capturing all the beauty of this line. Great drone work is the cherry on top....really good. Thanks so much for an outstanding tribute to one of SA's secrets
Many thanks!
Excellent video, it's good to see the largely inaccessible bridges between Strath and Currency creek.
7:50 love your lens cleaning technique.
Great stuff, thanks Mike. Something you haven't mentioned is that not only is the Goolwa to Pt Elliot rail line the first in SA (1854) it is the first steel rail line anywhere in Australia (beating out the Sydney to Paramatta line (1855) which is often quoted as being the first.
Thanks for adding that info and thanks for watching! You've reminded me of how I wasn't quite sure about that, so thought it best not to get it wrong and left it out. Thanks for clearing it up.
Well done Mike. .Live down here and had tear in my eye. Very well done letting the train sounds in nicely with what I can only describe as slick editing. The last shots of night working locos brings back fond memories of 520 working hard back to Mt Lofty after a day at the coast. Excellent drone work and I for one appreciate your effort for all the incredible detail.. 10 out 10 ..
Thank you so much!
Such a shame a lot of lines have closed in S.A. I don’t think there are any country trains running there any more, correct me if I’m wrong. Love your vids. Cheers from Wagga.
SteamRanger and Pichi Richi are the only heritage trains, but no country passenger trains in SA, Jim (unless you count The Overland). Thanks for watching!
Nice video Mike! Love the drone shots, they look fantastic! And I recognise some of the shots you took on the train! Love the ending part with the music, it is so cool!😃❄
Thanks for coming along, Josh. It was great to have you on board.
@@Outdoorstype My pleasure! Thanks for having me!😁❄
Thanks Mike, a wonderful video to say the least. My son and I were at Milang a couple of weeks ago, Had a really good chat with the volunteer. It really is a pity the Milang line closed, personally I think it should be reopened as a tourist line and maybe bring some well needed money to the little Port. Anyway well done mate!
The Milang Railway Museum is amazing isn't it? Thanks for watching.
A lot of hard work has gone into this production. Unbelievable what you’ve achieved with this video!
It's a shame that only one chocolate eclair from the Port Elliot bakery was harmed in the making of this video.
Thanks for sharing this great video.
My pleasure
I think the Goolwa to Victor Habour is a great railway. A brewery or pub at the start, middle and end. The section between Port Elliot to Victor Habour over yhe top of the sand dunes loiking out to the ocean spectacular.
Some amazing views on this classic train ride.
very, very nicely done, what a wonderful piece of work
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice video, I make a small cameo at Victor during the Rx's layover.
That is so cool! Thanks for watching, Dom.
Fantastic Production well done.
Thank you very much.
You are most welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Brilliant video, looking forward to the next one, love the history 👏 well done
Thank you! It's my pleasure. Thanks for watching! 🙏
fun fact the minister roads and infrastructure is allso the Minister for Energy and Mining meaning oll gets a say with enny project so these train lines will never be reopened fully
Yeah, roads won the transport battle years ago. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Excellent video!
Excellent video Mike, and sums up the post-service history of the line really well!
What software did you use to animate your map of the line? I really liked it and added a great touch. Cheers
Cheers, Rheilfford. I use After Effects and Premiere Pro for the animation.
Such a shame the mongrels have ruined Mount Barker Junction station.
I remember in the early 80s going through there on the Overland on oyr family vacation from Melbourne to Wallaroo. The station looked great in those days.
Also can anyone tell me was there ever a 'Gemmell' station?
And is there is Bugle Ranges station?
There were 'platforms' at both but more like sidings than stations.
Very well done thank you , I actually enjoyed that 😀
Awesome, thank you!
Nice vid, Its been quite a few years since we were over there, I never got to explore the railway, we were kind of hugging the coast and didn't venture much to the inland towns. We were staying in Adelaide and just did the odd day trip here and there. We did take a ride on the Granite Island horse drawn tram th-cam.com/video/fpulxH2SN1o/w-d-xo.html (sorry about the quality, video tape days) and had a good look around there.
We didn't see any rail activity when we were there, maybe it was not running. As we have no children we tend to take our holidays just after all the little ones go back to school, whilst this does make for a quieter experience and easier on accommodation/caravan sites, it does mean some tourist activities are not running.
Unfortunately we are now in our sixties and the wife has a wheelie walker, meaning a lot of this is now impractical.
Isn't it amazing how far our cameras have come since 1997? Thanks for linking that vid, Paul.
Another question: Did the Milang line branch off at Finniss or Sandergrove? And was there ever a Sandergrove station?
It's all in the opening animation, Gary.
Too bad the run from Strath to Goolwa is closed to passengers atm
Happy they're renewing the infrastructure though.