Mick Stock's Train Photos (a.k.a. Train Photos - Eastwood) http://eastwood-trains.fotopic.net/ 12 rows en-gb 60 AK Cars to Seymour - Nov 01, 2009 http://eastwood-trains.fotopic.net/c1775073.html After arriving from Albury about 20 mins late, and a further delay of about 2.5 hours, the AK cars (headed by 2210) travelled from Seymour back to Albury along the former BG line (now regauged to SG). Most photos were taken from a short distance north of the Old Hume Highway overpass (not to be confused with the Hume Freeway overpass, which is a bit further north!). The last few were taken from the old highway overpass. Sunday 1 November 2009: After arriving from Albury about 20 mins late, and a further delay of about 2.5 hours, the AK cars (headed by 2210) travelled from Seymour back to Albury along the former BG line (now regauged to SG). Most photos were taken from a short distance north of the Old Hume Highway overpass (not to be confused with the Hume Freeway overpass, which is a bit further north!). The last few were taken from the old highway overpass.

Waiting... Looking to the north - the Hume Freeway overpass is about 1Km away. The Old Hume Highway overpass to the south (just a short distance away). 2210 + the AK cars finally in view - about 20 min late. Heading towards Seymout Loop Sydney-bound XPT (front end) Sydney-bound XPT (rear end) 2210 + AK cars back from the Loop N455 heads the down Shepparton train on the remaining BG line. The Shep trains heads off at full speed... Reversing from the operational SG line to the regauged line. Reversing all the way back to Seymour Loop... BG line on the left, SG lines on the right. Points where the AK cars reversed from the operational SG line to the regauged line. Looking towards Seymour (about 4Km to the south). Operational main line, looking towards Seymour Loop. Operational SG line (and Seymour Loop) to the left, regauged line, then BG line on the right. The AK cars on the regauged line, near the southern end of Seymour Loop (on the left, behind the trees). Approaching the Old Hume Highway overpass. On its way north.

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]]> Sun Nov 1 2009 Longwood Dec 13, 2008 http://eastwood-trains.fotopic.net/c1624255.html Just a few shots at Longwood at the derailment site, showing some of the damanged track at the south end. Saturday 13 December 2008: Just a few shots at Longwood at the derailment site, showing some of the damanged track at the south end.

Dog-leg from SG (left) to the hastily re-gauged section of BG track (right) - looking south View north along the re-gauged former broad-gauge track. The culprit ballast wagon and friend. Some of the track damage can also be seen. Southern end of the damaged track.

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]]> Sat Dec 13 2008 SRV Farewell to Albury Broad Gauge Special http://eastwood-trains.fotopic.net/c1527648.html The Steamrail Victoria "Farewell to Albury Broad Gauge Tour", Sat June 14, 2008. Photos were taken at Seymour and at Violet Town. Saturday 14 June 2008: The Steamrail Victoria "Farewell to Albury Broad Gauge Tour", Sat June 14, 2008. Photos were taken at Seymour and at Violet Town.

Arrival at Seymour D3-658 heads off to the turntable D3-658 heads off to the turntable Off she goes! R761 smoking out the town At Violet Town - no sign of the special yet... And here it comes The LAST down steam on the Albury broad gauge line before gauge conversion.

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]]> Sat Jun 14 2008 Seymour 2008-06-07 - NSWRTM Special http://eastwood-trains.fotopic.net/c1523759.html Seymour 2008-06-07 - NSWRTM Special Saturday 7 June 2008: Seymour 2008-06-07 - NSWRTM Special

A rare combination - Y164, T387 and T381 aproaching Eastwood Loop (upper level). Model railway under construction... Looking north - broad gauge line on the left, standard gauge on the right (Seymour loop just visible). Looking towards Seymour station. 09:25 Seymour to Albury service (ex 08:13 SSS) RTM Special at start of loop 4490 in the lead (as expected, B end first) Offloading passengers at Seymour Moved forward about 50m or so, then sat there for a while... Departing Seymour (as empty cars)

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]]> Sat Jun 7 2008 Kyneton Station & Surrounds http://eastwood-trains.fotopic.net/c1473599.html Kyneton station, freight shed, signal box, and a few railcars. Monday 10 March 2008: Kyneton station, freight shed, signal box, and a few railcars.

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]]> Mon Mar 10 2008 Seymour to Melb - Wed Dec 19, 2007 http://eastwood-trains.fotopic.net/c1426732.html Some photos taken out the window of my train to work (09:10 up Seymour) on Wed 19/12/07. Image quality isn't great, but then again most were taken while we were traveling at full line speed, and the window reflections didn't help much either... Wednesday 19 December 2007: Some photos taken out the window of my train to work (09:10 up Seymour) on Wed 19/12/07. Image quality isn't great, but then again most were taken while we were traveling at full line speed, and the window reflections didn't help much either...

Approaching old Broadford sidings. Some track machines in the old Broadford sidings. Northern end of new Broadford Loop. Looking towards the Apex quarry. Track works at the southern end of the Apex sidings track. Private 7 Some of the thousands of standard gauge sleepers ready for track upgrade. Crossing the Hume Freeway (Craigieburn Bypass section) north of Craigieburn. Excavation & modified bridge supports for new Tallarook loop under the Hume Freeway just south of Tallarook. Southern end of new Tallarook loop. Standard gauge line nearest camera, track segment and new points being built above. Some VHGY grain hoppers at the Kensington grain siding. X43 (or is is X33?) at Kensington grain. Unfortunately, the carriage bounced as I hit the shutter release....

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]]> Wed Dec 19 2007 Healesville station area http://eastwood-trains.fotopic.net/c1227556.html Although the railway line was closed during the 1980's, tourist trolleys now run on part of the line out of Healesville station. These photos show what remains in the station area, including some rollingstock. Saturday 10 March 2007: Although the railway line was closed during the 1980's, tourist trolleys now run on part of the line out of Healesville station. These photos show what remains in the station area, including some rollingstock.

W250 looking good! Assorted freight wagons. The old freight shed.

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]]> Sat Mar 10 2007 Murray Bridge Oct 8-9, 2006 http://eastwood-trains.fotopic.net/c1109134.html Murray Bridge is about 80Km east of Adelaide, and is on the main Melbourne to Adelaide railway line where it crosses the Murray River. Show here are the old river wharf area where old freight wagons and a steam engine are on display (taken late evening just as it was getting dark), and the station & freight sidings area. Sunday 8 October 2006: Murray Bridge is about 80Km east of Adelaide, and is on the main Melbourne to Adelaide railway line where it crosses the Murray River. Show here are the old river wharf area where old freight wagons and a steam engine are on display (taken late evening just as it was getting dark), and the station & freight sidings area.

Railway bridge over the Murray River Looking up the cutting from the wharf area towards the station/freight yards. Abandoned oil tanker Rmains of the old turntable. Melbourne-bounf freight.

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]]> Sun Oct 8 2006 Ararat reopening - July 10, 2004 http://eastwood-trains.fotopic.net/c230202.html The reopening of the Ballaarat to Ararat rail line, which was closed about 10 years ago. A 4-car Sprinter ran a special service from Melbourne to Ararat. The Sprinters then ran 3 shuttle runs (at a speed of up to 130Km/h) to a location near the Challicum wind farm, and back to Ararat, before returning to Melbourne later in the afternoon. Regular passenger services started on Sunday July 11.... Saturday 10 July 2004: The reopening of the Ballaarat to Ararat rail line, which was closed about 10 years ago. A 4-car Sprinter ran a special service from Melbourne to Ararat. The Sprinters then ran 3 shuttle runs (at a speed of up to 130Km/h) to a location near the Challicum wind farm, and back to Ararat, before returning to Melbourne later in the afternoon. Regular passenger services started on Sunday July 11....

Fridge Magnet Official Program Commemorative Tickets Sticker Regional Fast Rail brochure It's Here! Everybody out! Sprinter 7015 Sprinter 7015 (2) Sprinter 7015 (3) Sprinter 7015 (4) A view along the platform Destination Ararat A view to the east A view to the east (2) A view to the east (3) Shuttle trip #2 departs Shuttle trip #2 departs (2) Shuttle trip #2 departs (3) Shuttle trip #2 departs (4) A view along the platform...

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]]> Sat Jul 10 2004 Spencer St Station - Station Reconstruction http://eastwood-trains.fotopic.net/c125182.html Last update: May 23, 2005. Photos taken around Spencer St station, which is currently being rebuilt. Photos include site construction works, and of course, trains! Please note that many photos were taken through a window, so there may be some strange optical effects! This area will be added to on a more-or-less regular basis.... Thursday 26 February 2004: Last update: May 23, 2005. Photos taken around Spencer St station, which is currently being rebuilt. Photos include site construction works, and of course, trains! Please note that many photos were taken through a window, so there may be some strange optical effects! This area will be added to on a more-or-less regular basis....

600t crane boom, a Siemens set, and the Bourke St bridge 600t crane at rest 600t crane boom, a V/Line passenger train, and a large roof support column The morning down steelie Another shot of BL32 sss-20040408-02 sss-20040408-04 sss-20040408-05 sss-20040408-06 sss-20040408-07 sss-20040408-08 sss-20040408-01 sss-20040408-03 No.2 Freight Shed (southern end) Towards the viaduct... FSS-bound Hitachi/MK Closer view of plat 8A Collins St bridge, tram lines minus the overhead wires Collins St concourse The roof so far... XT, CE, and Vline pass The roof, looking north-east One for the tram fans... North-bound XT meets south-bound Siemens XT passes Siemens Feb 2005 (1) Feb 2005 (2) Feb 2005 (3) Feb 2005 (4) Feb 2005 (5) Feb 2005 (6) Feb 2005 (7) Feb 2005 (8)

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]]> Thu Feb 26 2004 Xtrapolis daytime transfer - Jan 22, 2004 http://eastwood-trains.fotopic.net/c103262.html The first daytime transfer of Xtrapolis unit 29, which went via Maryborough & Castlemaine. It arrived at Bayswater at 14:09 in almost perfect weather conditions! Thursday 22 January 2004: The first daytime transfer of Xtrapolis unit 29, which went via Maryborough & Castlemaine. It arrived at Bayswater at 14:09 in almost perfect weather conditions!

Comeng 580M at Ringwood Xtrapolis transfer at Ringwood Xtrapolis transfer at Ringwood (2) Xtrapolis transfer at Ringwood (3) Comeng 621M at Bayswater Comeng 621M at Bayswater (2) The transfer arrives at Bayswater The transfer arrives at Bayswater (2) The transfer arrives at Bayswater (3) The transfer arrives at Bayswater (4) The transfer arrives at Bayswater (5) The transfer arrives at Bayswater (6) The transfer arrives at Bayswater (7) The transfer arrives at Bayswater (8) The transfer arrives at Bayswater (9) Time to go home Time to go home (2) Time to go home (3)

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]]> Thu Jan 22 2004 General photos http://eastwood-trains.fotopic.net/c67753.html Updated Oct 28 2009 - Various railway-related photos (those not part of other sets). This section will be added to, so check back again! Tuesday 3 February 2004: Updated Oct 28 2009 - Various railway-related photos (those not part of other sets). This section will be added to, so check back again!

Bayswater station Sprinter at Wandong Sprinter at Wandong Xtrapolis on way from Spencer St to Flinders St station Siemens passing through Spencer St station Siemens passing through Spencer St station A60 at Spencer St station Another Siemens passing through Spencer St station Up evening sprinter at Heathcote Junction V'locity Railcars 1207 & 1107 at Clarkefield V'locity Railcars 1207 & 1107 at Clarkefield (same as previous shot, but slightly different angle) Endeavour transfer heading north towards Southern Cross station (1) Endeavour transfer heading north towards Southern Cross station (2) Endeavour transfer heading north towards Southern Cross station (3) Siemens set headed towards Flinder St station South-bound XPT at Longwood North-bound freight at Longwood EM100 Track Recorder G524 on empty Apex BL34 on Long Island steelie XPT in Longwood loop while north-bound freight (headed by NR53) roars through XPT in Longwood loop while north-bound freight (headed by NR53) roars through South-bound XPT about 1.5Km south of Longwood loop South-bound XPT about 1.5Km south of Longwood loop View towards Longwood from the south. Regauged (west) line on the left, original SG line on the right HL203 about 1.5Km south of Longwood, doing LX testing on the west (former BG) line. [Unfortunately, pic quality not so great] The picture of HL203 wasn't great quality - maybe this will make up for it?

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