Australia has some classic streamliners and fortunately like the UK there are still a number in preservation so the new generation can enjoy these machines as well
Great to see you on my turf Schony !!! I visit Moss Vale pretty regularly (from Bulli), as I do some work with a company there who are about 3km North of the station on the left of the main line. Their factory is right opposite the junction and yard for the freight branch to the Blue Circle cement plant at Berrima. There is a fair bit of action on this short 5km stretch, several types of freight get down to the plant, and products back. There is also the Ingham's chicken plant a couple of km down the branch and they operated with rail up until a couple of years ago - it's most on the road now. Pairs of 81s normally handle the freight but last year a dirty, dusty 48 was lurking in the yard too, I took a few good shots.
11:16 If I'm not mistaken, that's an Endeavour set with an extra centre carriage. We in the Newcastle/Hunter region only ever see these as two-car sets running from that *eyesore* at Wickham, up to Maitland and beyond.
@@neilforbes416 That is because Xplorer's and Endeavours are the exact same thing. Endeavours are only 2 car sets with 2+3 seating and Xplorers are 2-4 car sets with 2 + 2 long distance seating and buffets.
I'm wondering if anyone can tell me, how many sets (either explore, endeavour) can fit at the Mossvale platform either 1 or 2. Allegedly 3 sets fit i.e 2 endeavours and a xplorer set - but curious to know if you can squeeze 4 there lol
I'm not absolutely sure, but the blue mountains line is very steep, therefore more fuel, and also a lot busier so harder for freight trains to get a path.
I asked the quedtion and this was the respone - SP7 PS7 run vis the Blue Mountains as the loading is alot lighter. PS5 SP5 run via Cootamundra as the loading is heavier and the train gets double stacked at Parkes.
I was there I flimed 3801 at Burradoo Bowral and Moss vale great and lovely to see 3801 running again, Great video
Thanks. It was great to see so many trackside as well
Wow, this brings back memories. I was shown around that Signal box in the mid 70's. Hasn't changed much around there.
I haven't been to Moss Vale for about 10 years and it's just as I remember it from back then as well. Nothing really changes it seems
That is a beautiful locomotive !!
It's a fabulous looking and just as fabulous sounding loco as well
an excellent presentation. thank you very much
Thanks for looking 😀😀
beautiful streamliner , I had a picture of her in a train book when I was a tiny kid ! OZ has some great looking diesels too . Old South Wales UK.
Australia has some classic streamliners and fortunately like the UK there are still a number in preservation so the new generation can enjoy these machines as well
@@Schony747 that's good news from OZ !
Nice footage👍A trip down memory lane seeing the Railmotor Dock platform there. Many trips up the hill from the Wollongong
Thanks. I don't know the station that well but there's certainly a common theme in the comments - lots of memories
Very nice...gosh, I miss main line steam in South Oz!!!
Yes and we are still be fortunate to have lots of it particularly in Victoria and New South Wales
Great to see you on my turf Schony !!! I visit Moss Vale pretty regularly (from Bulli), as I do some work with a company there who are about 3km North of the station on the left of the main line. Their factory is right opposite the junction and yard for the freight branch to the Blue Circle cement plant at Berrima. There is a fair bit of action on this short 5km stretch, several types of freight get down to the plant, and products back. There is also the Ingham's chicken plant a couple of km down the branch and they operated with rail up until a couple of years ago - it's most on the road now. Pairs of 81s normally handle the freight but last year a dirty, dusty 48 was lurking in the yard too, I took a few good shots.
It was certainly a busy time and this was a Sunday. The only thing missing was the Qube Harefield shuttle!
Great video! Keep up the good work👍👍!!!
Thankyou mate 😀😀
Great stuff 👍
Thanks Andrew 😀😀
great video
Thankyou mate 😀😀
I was there that day on the platform wearing an nrl shirt.
I was only on the platform when the train arrived and departed
Arrr...cold mornings on Moss Vale platform waiting for the Explorer to Goulburn!
It was windy and cold that day as well. Lucky I had a warm jacket and beanie!
11:16 If I'm not mistaken, that's an Endeavour set with an extra centre carriage. We in the Newcastle/Hunter region only ever see these as two-car sets running from that *eyesore* at Wickham, up to Maitland and beyond.
That's the Xplorer set for long distance. The Endeavour is the two car setm
@@Schony747 and it's not the xpt Neil gets them mixed up
@@Schony747 Well, it certainly looked like an Endeavour set, The Explorers had *"Countrylink"* emblazoned on their sides. This set did not have that.
@@neilforbes416 countrylink dosn't *exist* anymore it comes under the name of *NSW TrainLink* it has been so since 2013
@@neilforbes416 That is because Xplorer's and Endeavours are the exact same thing. Endeavours are only 2 car sets with 2+3 seating and Xplorers are 2-4 car sets with 2 + 2 long distance seating and buffets.
I'm wondering if anyone can tell me, how many sets (either explore, endeavour) can fit at the Mossvale platform either 1 or 2.
Allegedly 3 sets fit i.e 2 endeavours and a xplorer set - but curious to know if you can squeeze 4 there lol
I don't know the station that we'll but it would be a very tight squeeze to fit 4.
3801. A class above.
Yes indeed. Even the look is all class!
17:40 Yep, this two-car set is like what we see running from that *ugly monstrosity* at Wickham, up to Maitland and beyond.
@Neil Forbes it maybe monstrosity to you but not to anyone else as they look at peice of modern art
I suppose you're also a big fan on the Hunter Rail Car as well Neil 😆😅🤣😂
@@Schony747 well not really trains are just trains but if you look at the explorer and the endevour they may look identical but they arent
@@Schony747 I can take 'em or leave 'em!
@@neilforbes416 a bit like celebrities really
Australian Trains? 😊
Yes
@@spleensthecat8776 Thay look different to what I'm use too But Cool and thay look special and stand out 😊💖
The inrermodal from Perth is a common sight across Australia. The limestone train and the passenger cars definitely local to NSW.
Excuse my ignorance, but why do Perth - Sydney trains travel via Moss Vale and not via Lithgow?
I'm not absolutely sure, but the blue mountains line is very steep, therefore more fuel, and also a lot busier so harder for freight trains to get a path.
@@WeldinMike27 thank you
@@ralphbyles142 no worries, however, someone who knows more may have better information for you.
I asked the quedtion and this was the respone - SP7 PS7 run vis the Blue Mountains as the loading is alot lighter. PS5 SP5 run via Cootamundra as the loading is heavier and the train gets double stacked at Parkes.
@@Schony747 thanks for finding out for me!