Hard not to be nostalgic, those locomotives are a big part of my childhood, I traveled across the country every fortnight to visit my dad, in a passenger carrier behind one of those amazing locos Thanks for sharing
I grew up with those trains, so it’s really fun for me to watch they’ve been giving a new life… and so furthest away almost possible. But I do wish they have cared more for the paint job.
This Danish locomotive, are made in Trollhättan, at Nohab, and today, it is Saab car museum, and also car Saab, factory was near here. Trollhättan is North of Gotenburg/ Göteborg, Malmö, at West and Stockholm, Södertälje at east.
When this NOHAB manufactured locomotive was introduced for DSB (Danish railways) in 1968 it was the most powerful diesel-electric unit in Europe. In Denmark it was used for all kinds of tasks. Seems like in Australia they’re used mainly for cargo. I guess it’s because it’s still a fairly powerful locomotive, and they can be coupled or even tripled when it’s needed. In the original Danish configuration they came in a brown- reddish paint with creme colored stripes. Later, as the DSB altered the color scheme, they were painted red at each end and black in the middle section.
They are now owned by a logistics company - QUBE, so most of their work is trip working from Port Botany (Sydney) & and inland container terminals. They also work some long distance container & grain trains, however QUBE has recently obtained new diesels from both GE & EMD, so their days may be numbered. None have been repainted from the silver they received when they first arrived in Australia.
I seen these depart to and from the Minto container terminal on most occasions.when they travel along the passenger rail network.that these do like a freight shuttle service with only one Loco on the front.
Hi From Texas. Do you happen to know the name of the ship that brought them from Denmark? I spent most of my life in the ocean heavylift business. The companies I worked for carried many locos around the world.
I found this piece of information: The last batch of six were damaged in transit off Bermuda when the MV Emmagracht encountered rough seas. All were off-loaded in Savannah, Georgia to be cleaned of oil contamination. Upon arriving in Australia, 1441 and 1444 were declared write-offs and scrapped
More commonly nicknamed 'toasters' on the railway these days. A lot of drivers seem to consider them a decent loco despite their poor condition and very foreign cab design (they're right hand drive with a steering wheel throttle, very different to Australian locos)
Hard not to be nostalgic, those locomotives are a big part of my childhood, I traveled across the country every fortnight to visit my dad, in a passenger carrier behind one of those amazing locos
Thanks for sharing
Nice to know that that are still earning their keep on the other side of the world!
I grew up with those trains, so it’s really fun for me to watch they’ve been giving a new life… and so furthest away almost possible. But I do wish they have cared more for the paint job.
Independent rails were silver, black and yellow.
Very nice video with the MZ´s in Australia, Greetings from Denmark, where they where before :)
Thanks! Yes, they add variety to our tracks! I particularly like their sound!
They are also the only train in Nsw with a wheel throttle and a lever throttle.
This Danish locomotive, are made in Trollhättan, at Nohab, and today, it is Saab car museum, and also car Saab, factory was near here. Trollhättan is North of Gotenburg/ Göteborg, Malmö, at West and Stockholm, Södertälje at east.
Thanks for the information!
When this NOHAB manufactured locomotive was introduced for DSB (Danish railways) in 1968 it was the most powerful diesel-electric unit in Europe.
In Denmark it was used for all kinds of tasks. Seems like in Australia they’re used mainly for cargo. I guess it’s because it’s still a fairly powerful locomotive, and they can be coupled or even tripled when it’s needed.
In the original Danish configuration they came in a brown- reddish paint with creme colored stripes. Later, as the DSB altered the color scheme, they were painted red at each end and black in the middle section.
They are now owned by a logistics company - QUBE, so most of their work is trip working from Port Botany (Sydney) & and inland container terminals. They also work some long distance container & grain trains, however QUBE has recently obtained new diesels from both GE & EMD, so their days may be numbered. None have been repainted from the silver they received when they first arrived in Australia.
Aww, our old MZ locomotives still at work down under :) A special greeting to Bruce...
Indeed!
Tidligere Danske MZer👍🇩🇰
I seen these depart to and from the Minto container terminal on most occasions.when they travel along the passenger rail network.that these do like a freight shuttle service with only one Loco on the front.
Thanks for the info - I must go out & check out the Minto area.
I belive they also operate out of the Moorebank terminal too.
wish qube brought some more of these ones and some A.B class looking ones
Belle vidéo ferroviaire Australienne !
Super grand train.
Merci pour ce beau partage.
Salutations Pascal de Normandie 👍
Very nice video! How old are the video? Are they still in service :)
Yes they are. In daily use. Mainly on trip workings in the suburban area, but they do get to stretch their legs from time to time.
Hi From Texas. Do you happen to know the name of the ship that brought them from Denmark? I spent most of my life in the ocean heavylift business. The companies I worked for carried many locos around the world.
I found this piece of information: The last batch of six were damaged in transit off Bermuda when the MV Emmagracht encountered rough seas. All were off-loaded in Savannah, Georgia to be cleaned of oil contamination. Upon arriving in Australia, 1441 and 1444 were declared write-offs and scrapped
Very nice video!!
Thank you very much!
What are we going to collectively do to preserve these in the future?! We need to be ready.
1401 is a museum loco in Denmark... Another one would be great!
Yeah with Australia motors and horns
@@TrainsForNSWVlogs😅 you'll want to change the driving setup / wheel & acceleration next, blimey ha ha ;) Pimp My Scando Ride Aussie Style!
More commonly nicknamed 'toasters' on the railway these days. A lot of drivers seem to consider them a decent loco despite their poor condition and very foreign cab design (they're right hand drive with a steering wheel throttle, very different to Australian locos)
Wow! They have a steering wheel throttle? I knew it was a "French" thing, but not aware that these had them too.
Wrong! Drivers HATE these heaps of junk!!
@bigman4225 Okay champ 😂
@@aidenteszke9000 Don't champ me.
@@bigman4225 Sorry buddy
0:08 biggest train I have ever seen
Europian locomotives! Cool too.
Seems like the company don't take much pride in the appearance of their locos.
No unfortunately!
Well they repainted the nswgr 44 class from candy to this livery too since independent rail colours are black, silver and yellow
Noice, different!
Although ugly I really like these diesels ALOT
Look like a loaf of bread
the rolling danish bread!