Sorry to viewers of this video if you get ads on this one. I didn’t put them there; copyright claim came in on the music that was played out of the passing ute in the Great Wheelbarrow Race segment and I believe has forced ads on the video which is a real pain! EDIT: For those wanting an update on the Einasleigh-Forsayth section reopening; well we just got the announcement that it will remain closed for the rest of 2024 and to me at least it’s unclear if it will re-open again next year in 2025 but let’s hope it does!
Thank you very much for this provision of this very interesting and informative video presentation. We are very grateful for your help in telling us about this train and the route travelled. The fact that this is a rail motor that is used on this line means that the railway does not suffer from too much wear and tear as it is a lightweight design. The beauty of it being a stainless steel body means that it does not suffer from corrosion which will help to keep the maintenance costs down. Hopefully it will be able to get back to its full route sooner rather than later and it would be great if the line could get its sugar mill traffic back too as the more traffic the line has the more money will be there to provide for the railway's maintenance. We are most grateful to you for this pleasing video.
@@johnsmart964 Thanks for your comment! Unfortunately I don’t think the sugar trains to port will start up again anytime soon; as much as I wish they would I don’t think the Tablelands Mill has interests in it they just do truck transport now. But like I said the branch to the mill is still classified as “open” so still receives occasional maintenance so the opportunity is always there! Also not sure if you saw my pinned comment but unfortunately it has been announced that Einasleigh - Forsayth section of the Tablelands System will not be reinstated for the rest of the year which is a real shame. It is actually unclear if it will reopen or not next year. Reasons stated include lack of funding and subpar maintenance alongside an apparent increase in damage this year thanks to Cyclone Jasper. Unfortunately relatively “small” closures such as this one haven’t been unheard of in recent times as Stanthorpe - Wallangarra was closed a few months ago now in south Queensland; reason being stated due to bushfire induced bridge damage.
I'm the fitter behind the Cummins engines and Allison transmissions. Frenching the ditch light was from my car building days. Even the barriers between the cars is my design, we kept destroying the original lattice barriers on the curves the Sav travels on. I spent 7 years as their fitter from 2004. I sorted the wheel chair lifts from a company who had to get them from the USA because of how far they had to lower. I have many pictures of my time there
@@woztorana That’s so cool!! I assume the ditch lights were modern QR requirements? 2000 Classes in regular service didn’t have them; and I’ve noticed other 2000 Classes that have taken back to mainline running (eg. Outback Aussie Tours at Longreach and DownsSteam Tourist Railway) have fit marker lights as well. I think the Mary Valley Rattler’s 2000s also have the marker lights too.
@@thecairnsrailfan the ditch lights we beat the standard. We fitted them for added safety given Cairns drivers and level crossings. Same as the Yellow wings. Originally they were gold, and were gold during my time there. However I am lead to believe that they were painted yellow for vision. Just as the 11 class has the yellow Buffer plates ( which I originally painted 01 and 05)
Sorry to viewers of this video if you get ads on this one. I didn’t put them there; copyright claim came in on the music that was played out of the passing ute in the Great Wheelbarrow Race segment and I believe has forced ads on the video which is a real pain!
EDIT: For those wanting an update on the Einasleigh-Forsayth section reopening; well we just got the announcement that it will remain closed for the rest of 2024 and to me at least it’s unclear if it will re-open again next year in 2025 but let’s hope it does!
Thank you very much for this provision of this very interesting and informative video presentation. We are very grateful for your help in telling us about this train and the route travelled. The fact that this is a rail motor that is used on this line means that the railway does not suffer from too much wear and tear as it is a lightweight design. The beauty of it being a stainless steel body means that it does not suffer from corrosion which will help to keep the maintenance costs down.
Hopefully it will be able to get back to its full route sooner rather than later and it would be great if the line could get its sugar mill traffic back too as the more traffic the line has the more money will be there to provide for the railway's maintenance. We are most grateful to you for this pleasing video.
@@johnsmart964 Thanks for your comment!
Unfortunately I don’t think the sugar trains to port will start up again anytime soon; as much as I wish they would I don’t think the Tablelands Mill has interests in it they just do truck transport now. But like I said the branch to the mill is still classified as “open” so still receives occasional maintenance so the opportunity is always there!
Also not sure if you saw my pinned comment but unfortunately it has been announced that Einasleigh - Forsayth section of the Tablelands System will not be reinstated for the rest of the year which is a real shame. It is actually unclear if it will reopen or not next year.
Reasons stated include lack of funding and subpar maintenance alongside an apparent increase in damage this year thanks to Cyclone Jasper. Unfortunately relatively “small” closures such as this one haven’t been unheard of in recent times as Stanthorpe - Wallangarra was closed a few months ago now in south Queensland; reason being stated due to bushfire induced bridge damage.
He's back!!!!!!
Great video, William! Good shots, editing, maps, and expert commentary.
Thanks Antony! Great to hear that from a professional like you!
I'm the fitter behind the Cummins engines and Allison transmissions. Frenching the ditch light was from my car building days. Even the barriers between the cars is my design, we kept destroying the original lattice barriers on the curves the Sav travels on. I spent 7 years as their fitter from 2004. I sorted the wheel chair lifts from a company who had to get them from the USA because of how far they had to lower. I have many pictures of my time there
@@woztorana That’s so cool!! I assume the ditch lights were modern QR requirements? 2000 Classes in regular service didn’t have them; and I’ve noticed other 2000 Classes that have taken back to mainline running (eg. Outback Aussie Tours at Longreach and DownsSteam Tourist Railway) have fit marker lights as well. I think the Mary Valley Rattler’s 2000s also have the marker lights too.
@@thecairnsrailfan the ditch lights we beat the standard. We fitted them for added safety given Cairns drivers and level crossings. Same as the Yellow wings. Originally they were gold, and were gold during my time there. However I am lead to believe that they were painted yellow for vision. Just as the 11 class has the yellow Buffer plates ( which I originally painted 01 and 05)
@@woztorana Wow that’s awesome work! Very interesting!
Another awesome video
Mate. 🤙
@@catpower2951 Thank you!