THREE IRON ORE TRAINS PASS BY AT ONCE: Pilbara FMG & BHP Iron Ore Trains

In the Pilbara, Western Australia, thousands of tons of Iron Ore are transported from mines to the Indian Ocean coast. Mining companies BHP, Fortescue Metal, Roy Hill & Rio Tinto operate massive trains across the region that transport Iron ore from the mines to ports. This spot near Tabba North on the BHP network is one of the only spots in the World where three different rail networks (The BHP, FMG & Roy Hill) can all be seen in one spot.
The Pilbara is alive with Iron Ore Trains, and this video shows it with three Iron Ore Trains passing by at the same time! An empty southbound BHP service approaches from the north seconds before a northbound Fortescue Metal with a heavy load is seen heading northbound! Chasing the loaded Fortescue Metal service is a loaded BHP service that passes the empty service on the Double Track Section before heading north towards Port Healand for loading.
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[@Kudlaty771]

what a sound from those empties...

[@CarlosGonzalez-kt5be]

THANKS YOU FOR THE VIDEO..SALUDOS FROM NEW YORK.

[@nathanroberts355]

I lived in port hedland 4yrs from 2009 to 2012 and I seen these iron ore trains every week day and night especially when they go around the siding of Nelson point making the load braking noice and I lived not far from Nelson pt bhp billition iron ore port operation when you see these massive giant iron ore carriers going through town in port hedland harbour

[@sifubongz8197]

BHP ACes look awesome with that bubble scheme and those extra accessories! Nice catch!!!

[@markfryer9880]

The paint scheme is inspired by local indigenous Aboriginal artists and was possibly done on commission.

[@RailCro]

Very nice video ;)

[@sylphil51]

Great stuff & a top location! Any idea how long those trains are?

[@gm16v149]

Just wondering what mic you’re using? The sound is excellent. I guess it’s a stereo mic rather than directional? And the camera? I’m sure you’ve posted the details somewhere before but I haven’t come across them just yet.

[@CarlosGonzalez-kt5be]

NAIS video !!..i see American loco push.

[@turkeytrac1]

Do Australian railways use different bearings in there trucks/ boogies? They seem to sound different then here in canada

[@dapto234]

Are these locos manned or are they controlled remotely.

[@jimcrawford5039]

I believe they are running driver-less trains now, or testing them. NSW.

[@davidrayner9832]

Rio Tinto has been running driverless trains for about a year. I don't think any other the others are into that just yet.

[@alexprichett6698]

Are the middle locomotives manned?

[@vandelayofficial492]

Why do these companies import US locos instead of buying local? And could these be run in regular freight service by other companies?

[@Silver_Turtle]

@@MS_Trains I do not profess to know the normal loading limit on the ARTC; but the axle load of an SD70ACe is about 33 000 kg per axle.
Also, I don't know if Progress Rail [EMD] would grant [or has granted] a license to allow an Australian builder to make them.

[@markfryer9880]

Basically, it's just easier for the mining companies to order directly from either of the two US locomotive manufacturers and have the locomotives shipped directly to Port Hedland. The Iron Ore Railroads operate completely independently of the rest of the Australian rail network.