K160's gallery http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/ 32 rows en-gb 60 Alexandra line Centenary http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1772887.html To celebrate the Centenary of rail reaching Alexandra the Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum held a Gala event. All operating rollingstock participated in a parade followed by a commemorate train hauled by the Fowler steam locomotive. Show here are photos of the celebrations plus some of the former line between Alexandra and Yea. Sunday 25 October 2009: To celebrate the Centenary of rail reaching Alexandra the Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum held a Gala event. All operating rollingstock participated in a parade followed by a commemorate train hauled by the Fowler steam locomotive. Show here are photos of the celebrations plus some of the former line between Alexandra and Yea.

Kelly and Lewis diesel #4271 running the morning services. Fowler locomotive 11885, also celebrating its own Centenary. Fowler builder's plate. Simplex #10058 and other items held on the extension. Malcolm Moore #1049 held on the spur off the extension. Kelly and Lewis #5957 with some log bogies on the extension. #4271 running the morning services. #5957 poses on the extension. A collection of items on the extension spur. End of the extension looking towards Rubicon. End of extension looking towards Alexandra station. #1049 passes the Fowler. #5957 passes the Fowler. The Fowler shunts onto the loop. The Fowler poses in the platform with #5957. The Fowler runs through the station during the parade. #5957 with log bogies in the parade. Simplex #10058 in the parade. #18-C-25 during the parade. #1049 during the parade. The Fowler does another circuit. The Fowler does another circuit with #5957 following. The Fowler enters the platform. I see some Railpage members here. The Fowler ready to run the Commemorative special. Former VR driver Jim Rae who was a regular driver on this line. He was guest of honour on the footplate. The Commemoration special approaches the crossing. The Commemoration special at the crossing. Ruoak Timbers rail tractor. #4271 builder's plate and nameplate. #5957 runs a few shuttles on the extension. Hudswell Clarke #7 under restoration. A Mars headlight assembly out of a WAGR L-class diesel. Molesworth sign, mounted on a waiting hut from the same location. #5957 near the end of the extension. #5957 runs another shuttle on the extension. #4271 in the yard. Cathkin sign on it's waiting hut. Cathkin was the junction for the Alexandra line. The ballast and buffering plate from Malcolm Moore #23. A view of the line formation near the sumit of the grade out of Alexandra. The Eglington Cutting just before Alexandra. The Cheviot tunnel from the Cathkin end. The Cheviot tunnel from the Cathkin end. The Cheviot tunnel from the Yea end. Information board at the Cheviot tunnel. Yea station and yard. Yea station and yard.

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]]> Sun Oct 25 2009 Sunbury model railway exhibition 2009 http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1771890.html This was the first Sunbury exhibition I have been to for about 3 years. Photos are mainly focused on the Sunbury club's new layout "Tallarook". Saturday 24 October 2009: This was the first Sunbury exhibition I have been to for about 3 years. Photos are mainly focused on the Sunbury club's new layout "Tallarook".

S303 approaches Tallarook with the Spirit Of Progress. S303 approaches Tallarook with the Spirit Of Progress. Bicentennial A66 departs Tallarook for Seymour. Tallarook station building. J515 and S303 pass on the BG, while a pair of X-class head North on the SG. N450 and R761 in the sidings. NSWGR 3530 on N450 approaches Tallarook. VHAY wagon in the modelling competition. HD wagon in the modelling competition. SAR SF wagon in the modelling competition. Another HD wagon in the modelling competition. PN 8050 in the modelling competition.

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]]> Sat Oct 24 2009 Maldon Station fire http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1771238.html At around 10pm on Tuesday 20th October 2009 a fire started in the Maldon station. Over half the roof was destroyed along with the internals in the West end. These photos show the aftermath on Wednesday 21st October. Wednesday 21 October 2009: At around 10pm on Tuesday 20th October 2009 a fire started in the Maldon station. Over half the roof was destroyed along with the internals in the West end. These photos show the aftermath on Wednesday 21st October.

Even with the station unusable, the usual Wednesday service still operated. K160 is seen on the last train of the day. K160 departs for Castlemaine. Quite a remarkable save was this ticket tube. Despite being in one of the rooms gutted by the fire, it only recieved charring on the outside! Looking inside the Station Master/ticket office. One of the ornate ceiling fixtures recovered. A view of the front. The ticket window. Apart from some ash it looks like you could still buy tickets. A view from the yard. The roof damage is clearly visable.

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]]> Wed Oct 21 2009 707 Operations tour to Ballarat http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1755084.html This trip ran via North Geelong with R707 and T413. Shown here are a couple of photos of the SRV driver training special with R761 at Ballarat, then of R707 at various locations between North Geelong and Ballarat in both directions. Sunday 13 September 2009: This trip ran via North Geelong with R707 and T413. Shown here are a couple of photos of the SRV driver training special with R761 at Ballarat, then of R707 at various locations between North Geelong and Ballarat in both directions.

R761 stabled in the dock platform with the cars at Ballarat Van 14CW at Ballarat. R761 taking on water at Ballarat, ready for the return to Newport via Bacchus Marsh. R707 approaches Lethbridge with the DOWN working. R707 passing through Lethbridge. R707 approaches Meredith. Note the R707 passes through Meredith. R707 passes through Meredith. Note the old siding. R707 reverses into Ballarat station. R707 reverses into Ballarat station. R707 reverses into Ballarat station. R707 reverses onto the turntable at Ballarat East. R707 is turned at Ballarat East R707 reverses off the turntable at Ballarat East. R707 reverses off the turntable at Ballarat East. Restored and unrestored; SRV's R700 with R707 in the background at Ballarat East. T413 waits to run around at Ballarat. T413 runs around at Ballarat. T413 runs around at Ballarat. R707 reverses into Ballarat station after turning. R707 with the Ballarat station clock tower. R707 headlight. R707 builders plate. R707 waits it out in Platform 2 at Ballarat. R707 waits it out in Platform 2 at Ballarat. R707 with Vlocity unit #40 at Ballarat. R707 climbs Warrenheip bank with the return working. R707 climbs Warrenheip bank. R707 crests Warrenheip bank. The line to Bacchus Marsh on the left, the line 707 will take on the right. R707 speeds through Meredith. R707 speeds through Meredith. R707 passes through Gheringhap. R707 approaches North Geelong C box. R707 approaches North Geelong C box.

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]]> Sun Sep 13 2009 SRV Seymour tour and SRHC Open Day http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1751831.html SRV ran a special to Seymour headed by K190-K153, while the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre held an Open day as an added attraction to the day. Shown here are photos of the train at Heathcote Junction and Seymour plus photos of the Open Day. Sunday 6 September 2009: SRV ran a special to Seymour headed by K190-K153, while the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre held an Open day as an added attraction to the day. Shown here are photos of the train at Heathcote Junction and Seymour plus photos of the Open Day.

K190-K153 top the grade at Heathcote Junction with the DOWN special. K190-K153 top the grade at Heathcote Junction with the DOWN special. K190-K153 arrive into Seymour with the DOWN special. K190-K153 arrive into Seymour with the DOWN special. K190-K153 arrive into Seymour with the DOWN special. T342 minus bogies at Seymour loco depot. K190 rolls onto the turntable at Seymour. K190 being turned at Seymour. K190 being turned at Seymour. K153 rolls onto the turntable at Seymour. K190 being serviced at the SRHC depot. Former SOP Parlor car Dining car Bulldogs S303 and B74. Van 7CV being held for the ARHS. Stored shunting loco W260. Stored loco T382. This loco had only arrived the previous week. Stored loco T382. This loco had only arrived the previous week. Stored Buffet car Stored wagon VOWA331. Wagon QN72 with parts of steam loco J512. Van DT319. A view of Former SOP van 1CS, currently undergoing internal restoration Prestine S303 with recently arrived and very grubby S310. 20 years ago it would have been the other way round. Former WCR car WAL951, now privately owned. Interior view of the The clock and speedometer mounted inside the Parlor car. A view of K153 and K190 from the window of the Parlor car. A nice collection of vans. The SG frames of J512. Long term restoration car 10AS. Former Brill trailer 200MT now with a coat of blue and gold. T378 in the shed. VGR's T333 in the shed. F202 and YVTR's T341 in the shed. K153 and K190 on display at the SRHC. K153 and K190 on display at the SRHC. K153-K190 await departure from Seymour at dusk. On the return night run to Melbourne, K153-K190 pause at Heathcote Junction.

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]]> Sun Sep 6 2009 AMRA Vic. Caulfield exhibition 2009 http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1744907.html This was the AMRA Vic. division's 2nd exhibition to be held at the Caulfield Racecourse. Once a again a great exhibition was put on by this club, shown here are photos I took on the Sunday. Sunday 23 August 2009: This was the AMRA Vic. division's 2nd exhibition to be held at the Caulfield Racecourse. Once a again a great exhibition was put on by this club, shown here are photos I took on the Sunday.

Y175 and Y164 share duties at Bright on the Sunbury club layout A train waits in the yard at Bright. T358 stands in the spur siding at Everton. SAR Alcos 931 and 932 on X38 in V/line Freight livery and X47 in Freight Victoria livery on FA A71, WCR T385-T363, CFCLA T387 and SSR T381 on Close up of A71. This is one of Auscision's new models. Samples of PSM/Train Hobby's upcoming MM/LL models. PSM DDE 708 on display. PSM DDE 708 with a set of PSM suburban cars. The train is modelled on the picture behind the loco in the previous photo. PSM 3801 in original service condition (green with riveted tender). PSM K190 on the display layout. Model of Maryborough station. Very impressive. More detailed look at Maryborough station. Display model of SEM S302 on the rolling road. Here is the SEM X-class pilot model (joking, really a BGM Samhongsa version). Sample of SEM's upcoming QR wagon kit. Sample of SEM's upcoming QR wagon kit. The layout I helped run: Bendigo Model Railroaders club layout Oakham station sign. Logging layout Logging layout BGM brass K170 for sale on the VHC stand. BGM brass K170 for sale on the VHC stand. Sample of O-Aust-Kits upcoming O-scale T-class. T-scale layout on the Hobbies Plus stand. Painted sample of the upcoming O-scale DERM from Hobbies Plus. WCR R711 model on display. 7A on 12A on Sample of Blue and Gold Models SOP CS van. Walker 25RM on

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]]> Sun Aug 23 2009 707 Operations tour to Geelong http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1735506.html This tour was to be operated with the group's flagship loco R707 and diesel T413, but 707 was unavailable. Steamrail's K153 substituted for the R. It was a great day out with some good speed from the K. Sunday 2 August 2009: This tour was to be operated with the group's flagship loco R707 and diesel T413, but 707 was unavailable. Steamrail's K153 substituted for the R. It was a great day out with some good speed from the K.

K153 backs out of the Newport West Block yard. K153 draws the train into the Newport Workshops Garden platform. K153 draws the train into the Newport Workshops Garden platform. K153 draws the train into the Newport Workshops Garden platform. K153 draws the train into the Newport Workshops Garden platform. K153 draws the train into the Newport Workshops Garden platform. T413 on the rear of the train in the Garden platform. K153 stands at the Newport Garden Platform. K153 and train at the Newport Garden Platform with T413 on the rear. K153 stands at the Newport Garden Platform. K153 speeds through Little River. K153 speeds through Little River and heads for Geelong. T413 trails the train after passing through Little River. K153 and train after arrival at Geelong. K153 runs around at Geelong. K153 runs around at Geelong. K153 runs around at Geelong. T413 prepares to run around at Geelong. K153 waits in the yard for T413 to run around. Close up of K153's driver side motion gear. Just look how clean those rods are! T413 running around at Geelong. Note the stripes on the pilot. Geelong station sign. K153 at the Geelong loco depot for turning and watering. K153 being positioned on the Geelong turntable. K153 being turned at Geelong loco. K153 being turned at Geelong loco. K153 being turned at Geelong loco. K153 moves off the turntable for stabling. K153 stabled at Geelong loco with N458 and N462. Back on the train, K153 awaits departure for Newport. The gunzels/railfans are out in force. Panorama of the old and new; K153 and Vlocity #19. K153 smokes it up at Geelong. K153 departs Geelong for Newport. K153 departs Geelong with T413 trailing.

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]]> Sun Aug 2 2009 Maldon Railway 125th Anniversary http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1712707.html To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Castlemaine to Maldon railway a mainline steam special ran from Southern Cross with R761 and R707 to Castlemaine then on to Bendigo. At Castlemaine it meet up with the VGR special to Maldon hauled by J541 and J515. Here are some photos of the Anniversary celebrations. Saturday 13 June 2009: To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Castlemaine to Maldon railway a mainline steam special ran from Southern Cross with R761 and R707 to Castlemaine then on to Bendigo. At Castlemaine it meet up with the VGR special to Maldon hauled by J541 and J515. Here are some photos of the Anniversary celebrations.

R761-R707 arrive into Kyneton station on the DOWN special. R761-R707 arrive into Kyneton. R761-R707 await departure from Kyneton for Taradale loop. R761-R707 at Elphinstone, awaiting a cross with 2 regular UP trains. R761 at Elphinstone. R761-R707 at Elphinstone. R761 at Elphinstone. R707 at Elphinstone. J541-J515 wait at Castlemaine for the double R special. R761-R707 at Castlemaine. R761-R707 depart Castlemaine for Bendigo. R761-R707 depart Castlemaine for Bendigo. R761-R707 depart Castlemaine for Bendigo. (From left) VGR driver Barry Dunn, Hon. Bob Cameron and current CMRPS President Paul McDonald on J515 at Castlemaine. J541-J515 cross Winter's Flat bridge. J541-J515 approach Muckleford. J541-J515 after arrival at Maldon. K160 seen in the background. K160 at Maldon. This loco has been the main operating loco in the VGR fleet since the re-opening in 1986. It was in steam to act as a pilot loco and a backup for the Js. K160 and J541 pose for photos at Maldon. K160 and J541 pose for photos at Maldon. K160 and J541-J515 pose for photos at Maldon. K160 and J541-J515 pose for photos at Maldon. K160 and J515 pose for photos at Maldon. One of the more amusing parts of the day. Happened while J515 was being turned at Maldon..... ...as you can see in the photo. The loco need to move a whole 1cm to allow the turning to be completed. J515 moves off the Maldon turntable. J515 and J541 face to face at Maldon. J515 takes coal at Maldon. Panorama of J515 and J541 at Maldon while being serviced. J541 moves towards the Maldon turntable. J541 being turned at Maldon. J515-J541 shunt at Maldon. J515 during shunt moves at Maldon. J515-J541 prepare to shunt back onto the train at Maldon. K160 is seen in the background. J515-J541 shunt back onto the train at Maldon. J515-J541 on the train at Maldon. K160 is seen in 2 road. J515-J541 at Maldon. J515-J541 arrive into Castlemaine on the afternoon return special. J541-J515 return to their train after turning at Castlemaine. R707-R761 in Platform 2 (left) and J541-J515 in Platform 3 (right) at Castlemaine.

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]]> Sat Jun 13 2009 Bellarine Peninsula Railway http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1685279.html Includes photos from several visits. Updated 2nd August 2009. New photos indicated with a *. Monday 20 April 2009: Includes photos from several visits. Updated 2nd August 2009. New photos indicated with a *.

Former WAGR locomotive V1209 at Queenscliff. V1209's cabside numberplate. Plaque dedicated to V1209's restoration to service in 1991. V1209 with the camp cars at Queenscliff. Former TGR railmotor DP28 at Queenscliff. Former TGR railmotor DP29 at Queenscliff. Former TGR diesel VA1 at Queenscliff. Former TGR diesels VA1 and X20 at Queenscliff. Former TGR diesel X20 at Queenscliff. Loco boiler on a unique well wagon at Queenscliff. Former TGR railmotor DP28 and diesel VA1 at Queenscliff. Former APC Vulcan #4 in the running sheds at Queenscliff. *Recently restored ex-SAR loco T251 at Queenscliff. 2nd August 2009. *T251 at Queenscliff. 2nd August 2009. *T251 headlight. 2nd August 2009. *T251 number/builder plate. 2nd August 2009. *T251 at Queenscliff. 2nd August 2009. *T251 departing Queenscliff. 2nd August 2009. *T251 departing Lakers Siding. 2nd August 2009. *T251 heads for Drysdale. 2nd August 2009. *T251 arrives at Drysdale. 2nd August 2009. *T251 arrives at Drysdale. 2nd August 2009. *T251 runs around at Drysdale. 2nd August 2009. *T251 runs around at Drysdale. 2nd August 2009. *T251 runs around at Drysdale. 2nd August 2009. *T251 runs around at Drysdale. 2nd August 2009. *T251 couples up at Drysdale. 2nd August 2009. *T251 ready to depart Drysdale for Queenscliff. 2nd August 2009. *Warning sign at Drysdale. 2nd August 2009. *Wagon at Drysdale. 2nd August 2009. *T251 departs Drysdale. 2nd August 2009. *T251 departs Drysdale. 2nd August 2009. *T251 departs Drysdale. 2nd August 2009. *T251 departs Drysdale. 2nd August 2009.

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]]> Mon Apr 20 2009 Hobson's Bay Model Railway Exhibition 2009 http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1681446.html The Hobson's Bay Model Railway Club held it's 16th Annual exhibition at the Collingwood College. Included here are some of the items of interest from my first visit to this exhibition. Monday 13 April 2009: The Hobson's Bay Model Railway Club held it's 16th Annual exhibition at the Collingwood College. Included here are some of the items of interest from my first visit to this exhibition.

A Tait motor on A Swingdoor motor on A Tait motor on A nice collection of blue and gold locos on R722 on the turntable on A DW wagon, HD van, two PSM E's, much modified L1171 and another L on A CM motor on Central Australia layout Painted samples of the Eureka NSW 38-class. Auscision's A-class sample. Auscision's N-scale 3806 on the Canberra Nscale layout. J515 on the Precision Scale Models stand. Blue K183 on the Precision Scale Models stand. Green R766 on the Precision Scale Models stand. Green R766 on the Precision Scale Models stand. Canadian Red D3 639 with a 280HP Walker on the Precision Scale Models stand. NSW layout VR samples of the TrainOrama S-class. V/Line samples of the TrainOrama S-class. Alco Models H220 for sale on the VHC stand. Painted sample of the upcoming VHC SOP Parlor car.

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]]> Mon Apr 13 2009 A busy day on the VGR http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1672547.html 25th March saw 2 groups of school kids take a ride on the VGR, one being a group on bikes and the second partaking in a one-way journey from Castlemaine. It was decided to run the first trip of the day as a 6 car special with 16ZLP-30BCPL-43BPL-23AW-39AW-42BU-29BCPL hauled by K160 and J541. Wednesday 25 March 2009: 25th March saw 2 groups of school kids take a ride on the VGR, one being a group on bikes and the second partaking in a one-way journey from Castlemaine. It was decided to run the first trip of the day as a 6 car special with 16ZLP-30BCPL-43BPL-23AW-39AW-42BU-29BCPL hauled by K160 and J541.

K160 shunts past J541 to the front of the train. K160-J541 in 2 road at Maldon. K160-J541 shunt the train out of 2 road before setting back. K160-J541 shunt the train out of 2 road before setting back. K160-J541 shunt the train out of 2 road before setting back. K160-J541 shunt the train back into the platform with much wheelslip. K160-J541 with the train at Muckleford. Panorama of K160-J541 at Muckleford with the school group. K160-J541 depart Muckleford. K160-J541 depart Muckleford. K160-J541 depart Muckleford. K160-J541 approach Maldon Junction. Work is being carried out on the toilets at Castlemaine, K160 was required to shunt the QB and G wagon. K160 shunts the wagons to the head shunt. After J541 was turned, K160 has a spin. K160 is turned while J541 watches on. J541 smokes up. That is a lot of smoke! The fireman can turn the oil valve off now I think... K160-J541 await departure at Castlemaine. K160-J541 cross the Winter's Flat bridge. K160-J541 head out of Castlemaine for Muckleford. K160-J541 arrive into Muckleford. K160-J541 arrive into Muckleford. K160-J541 arrive into Muckleford. K160-J541 arrive into Maldon. J549 with the smokebox now on.

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]]> Wed Mar 25 2009 Sandown Model Railway Exhibition 2009 http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1664754.html On the labour day holiday I once again attended Sandown for the annual exhibition. Here are a selection of photos. Monday 9 March 2009: On the labour day holiday I once again attended Sandown for the annual exhibition. Here are a selection of photos.

A now familiar exhibit at Victorian exhibitions, Goods loco 5074 on Vintage 4-4-0 1248 on A fully assembled and painted sample of Auscision's A-class. A fully assembled and painted sample of Auscision's A-class. Fully assembled sample of Auscision's upcoming B-class. Fully assembled sample of Auscision's upcoming N-class. J512 (A SEM product) shunting on J512 shunting on A N-class and train in the new V/line livery on A V/line N-class in the new livery on The much talked about T gauge. This is More T gauge, this time in a briefcase. A AV car on Steam on

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]]> Mon Mar 9 2009 RAIL 2009 http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1626204.html This gallery hosts all general rail photos taken in 2009. Updated 5th October 2009. New photos indicated with a *. Thursday 1 January 2009: This gallery hosts all general rail photos taken in 2009. Updated 5th October 2009. New photos indicated with a *.

The bridge over the Joyces Creek (Lake Cain Curran) on the Castlemaine-Maryborough line. 5th January. Remains of the original bridge. 5th January. Another view of the current bridge. 5th January. Remains of the original bridge. 5th January. Maryborough Station. 5th January. Maryborough Station. 5th January. Y119 at Maryborough. 5th January. Y133 shunts K160 to the turntable at Maldon. 7th January. Y133 and K160 shunt to the platform. 7th January. Y133 and K160 await departure. The K had a air compressor problem hence the Y was used for braking. 7th January. Y133 and K160 await departure. 7th January. Y133 and K160 await departure. 7th January. A U van on a property near the Bendigo-Maldon Rd crossing. 7th January. Y133-K160 approach the Bendigo-Maldon Rd crossing. 7th January. Y133-K160 crossing the Bendigo-Maldon Rd. 7th January. Y133-K160 cross the Muckleford bridge. 7th January. Y133-K160 head for Muckleford. 7th January. Y133-K160 depart Muckleford. 7th January. Y133-K160 head for Castlemaine. 7th January. Y133-K160 cross the Sawmill Rd bridge. 7th January. Y133-K160 round the bend near Castlemaine. 7th January. Y133-K160 round the bend near Castlemaine. 7th January. Y133-K160 round the bend near Castlemaine. 7th January. Vlocity unit #13 at Castlemaine on a UP service. 7th January. K160 prepares to head down to the turntable at Castlemaine. 7th January. Y133 in the head shunt road at Castlemaine. 7th January. Y133-K160 head back to the train. 7th January. Y133-K160 await departure. 7th January. Y133-K160 await departure. 7th January. Y133-K160 await departure. 7th January. Y133-K160 cross the Pyrenees Highway bridge. 7th January. Y133-K160 head for Muckleford. 7th January. Y133-K160 cross the Walmer Rd bridge on arrival at Muckleford. 7th January. Y133-K160 at the former Shelbourne Junction site. 7th January BL32 in fading light at Bendigo yard. 12th January. SGR owned T342 fresh in El Zorro livery at the SRHC depot. 13th January. B74 with S303 next to the signal box at the SRHC depot. 13th January. B74 with a bogie oil tanker and an ex S-class tender at the SRHC depot. 13th January. S311 in Bendigo yard. 21st January. S311-T377 on a ballast train in Bendigo yard. 21st January. K160 approaches the Bendigo-Maldon Rd crossing with a driver experience special. 24th March. K160 crosses Bendigo-Maldon Rd. 24th March. Y133 provides some extra power. 24th March. K160 shunts off the train to take coal at Maldon. 24th March. Y133 stabled with LOWANNA at Castlemaine. 11th May. Y133 hauls a G and QB wagon out of Muckleford bound for Castlemaine. 18th May. Y133 with the works train arrives into Castlemaine. 18th May. Y133 with the works train arrives into Castlemaine. 18th May. Y133 with the works train arrives into Castlemaine. 18th May. Y133 leaves the wagons in the platform road. The were loaded with materials for the station restoration works. 18th May.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2009 Senior's week 2008 at the VGR http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1592195.html As part of Senior's week 2008 the VGR ran a special event allowing Seniors to travel aboard a historic steam hauled train on Wednesday 8th October. Due to popularity, the 2 trips necessitated a 7 car train and double headed steam. Shown here are the 2 specials hauled by K160 and J541. Wednesday 8 October 2008: As part of Senior's week 2008 the VGR ran a special event allowing Seniors to travel aboard a historic steam hauled train on Wednesday 8th October. Due to popularity, the 2 trips necessitated a 7 car train and double headed steam. Shown here are the 2 specials hauled by K160 and J541.

J541-K160 after arrival at Maldon with the first train. J541-K160 after arrival at Maldon with the first train. J541-K160 after arrival at Maldon with the first train. J541-K160 set the train back at Maldon. K160 runs around. J541 follows. K160 stabled in #3 road at Maldon. K160 stabled in #3 road at Maldon. K160 stabled in #3 road, with J541 in #2 road at Maldon. K160 shunts 18AE at Maldon. K160 after shunting the driver experience consist in #4 road at Maldon. K160 sits in #3 road while J541 moves clear of the points. K160 moves up to couple with J541. J541 sets back to couple with K160. J541-K160 shunting the Seniors consist out of #2 road. J541-K160 set the train back into the platform road. J541-K160 departing Maldon. J541-K160 head for Castlemaine. J541-K160 cross the Sawmills Road bridge heading for Castlemaine. J541-K160 arrive at Castlemaine. J541-K160 arrive at Castlemaine. K160 being turned on the Castlemaine turntable. K160-J541 climb out of Castlemaine. K160-J541 head for Muckleford. K160-J541 arrive into Muckleford. K160-J541 arrive into Muckleford. K160-J541 cross Walmer Rd. K160-J541 arrive into Maldon. K160-J541 arrive into Maldon. K160-J541 arrive into Maldon. J541 at Maldon. J541 prepares to shunt the train at Maldon.

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]]> Wed Oct 8 2008 ARHS Vic. Museum http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1590196.html Being the last day of the September-October school holidays I paid a visit to the ARHS Museum at North Williamstown. A few changes have occurred since I was last there 3 years ago. Enjoy the photos. Sunday 5 October 2008: Being the last day of the September-October school holidays I paid a visit to the ARHS Museum at North Williamstown. A few changes have occurred since I was last there 3 years ago. Enjoy the photos.

Y108 undergoing some restoration work. The original 1RT. Used originally on the construction of the Yarrawonga-Oaklands line. D3 635, the only D3 preserved to have been built by the Baldwin Loco Works. E369, currently undergoing some restoration work. A2 884, the only Stephenson A2 to be preserved. The body of guards van 1VVEY (Originally a ZMF), these were usually mounted on a bogie flat wagon. Festival engine R704. Festival engine R704. A new addition to the museum, a UB wagon. Re-built Harris 903M. SEC37, a 90cm guage electric used on the Yallourn-Morwell coal railway. S308, note the Original Harris motor 795M. L1150 L1150 F211 Dedication plates on F211. 3'6 V56, the one off Newport built Jolimont wash dock shunter. W255, an example of those re-built with a GM engine. Y137. Medical and Vision test car Medical and Vision test car 231VRS X36, named after its saviour A view of N432 and K165 from steam crane #36. D2 604, a Beyer Peacock product. E236, the only remaining example of a 2-4-2 E-class. Veteran 0-6-0 T94. The oldest loco in the Museum and Victoria, F176. The Spirit of Progress headboard worn by R707 on the 50th Anniversary celebration run in November 1987. Plates dedicated to F176 centenary in 1980. V&SAR Overland sleeper Veteran Swing Door Tank loco D4 268, the only example left. Signal box lever frame. Former Sandown Park block instrument. N432, the last steam loco built at Newport Workshops. K165, once a regular performer on the Cudgewa branch. The last steam loco to enter VR service, J559 (really J556). The first A2 995, an example of a Walscheart valve gear A2. Inside the firebox of H220. Reports from crews who operated the loco claim the fire in this box was often The biggest of them all, H220 The biggest of them all, H220 The Hostler's controls of S308. A board explaining the The heart of S308, a EMD 16-567C engine. The driver's controls in the cab of S308. Dedication plate to the 3 pioneers of rail preservation in Victoria.

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]]> Sun Oct 5 2008 VGR Steam on Show 2008 http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1574347.html The VGR held it's 2nd "Steam on Show" event on Saturday 6th September. Included here are a number of shots of the special trains run during the day. Saturday 6 September 2008: The VGR held it's 2nd "Steam on Show" event on Saturday 6th September. Included here are a number of shots of the special trains run during the day.

K160 raising steam at Maldon. K160-J515 raising steam at Maldon. J515-K160 raising steam at Maldon. K160 raising steam at Maldon. J541 raising steam at Maldon. J515 raising steam at Maldon. J515 raising steam at Maldon. J541 shunts through Maldon station. K160-J515-J541 shunting at Maldon. K160-J515-J541 shunting at Maldon. K160-J515-J541 shunting TAMBO-LOWANNA at Maldon. K160-J515-J541 shunting at Maldon. K160-J515-J541 shunting at Maldon. K160-J515-J541 shunting at Maldon. K160-J515-J541 prepare to depart Maldon. K160-J515-J541 prepare to depart Maldon. K160-J515-J541 cross the Bendigo Road. K160-J515-J541 just after crossing Bendigo Road. K160-J515-J541 approach Muckleford. K160-J515-J541 approach Muckleford. K160-J515-J541 approach Muckleford. K160-J515-J541 approach Muckleford with 61RM in the yard.. K160-J515-J541 approach Muckleford. K160-J515-J541 approach Muckleford. K160-J515-J541 depart Muckleford. K160-J515-J541 depart Muckleford. K160-J515-J541 crossing Sawmill Road. K160-J515-J541 approach Castlemaine. K160-J515-J541 approach Castlemaine. K160 after turning at Castlemaine. J515-J541 wait in the headshunt at Castlemaine. K160 departs Castlemaine on a mixed. K160 departs Castlemaine on a mixed. R761 arrives at Castlemaine on the SRV special. T395 on the rear of the SRV special. R761 at Castlemaine. R761 at Castlemaine with TAMBO. R761 and train at Castlemaine. R761 departs Castlemaine for Bendigo. R761 departs Castlemaine for Bendigo. R761 departs Castlemaine for Bendigo with T395. J541-J515 cross the Pyrenees Highway with the SRV special for Maldon. J541-J515 approach Muckleford with the SRV special. J541-J515 approach Muckleford with the SRV special. J541-J515 approach Muckleford with the SRV special. J541-J515 cross the Muckleford Creek bridge with the SRV special. J541-J515 cross the Bendigo Roard with the SRV special. K160 shunts at Maldon. K160 shunts at Maldon. Railfans...Gunzels...all here.

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]]> Sat Sep 6 2008 AMRA Vic. Caulfield exhibition 2008. http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1567690.html This was the first AMRA Victorian branch exhibition since 2006 due to the previous Box Hill venue costs rising. Back at a new slot in the year's exhibition calender and a new venue at the Caulfield Racecourse. Here are some pics I took on the Sunday. Sunday 24 August 2008: This was the first AMRA Victorian branch exhibition since 2006 due to the previous Box Hill venue costs rising. Back at a new slot in the year's exhibition calender and a new venue at the Caulfield Racecourse. Here are some pics I took on the Sunday.

Samples of the upcoming C van and BCE carriage kits from Blue and Gold Models. A small electric loco on Stabling yard on Oil burning N452 on A Pug stabled in the yard on The AMRA NSW branch's fantastic layout The AMRA NSW branch's fantastic layout 1248 rests between jobs on The fantastic layout J512 (SEM model complete with black smoke deflectors) rests on B72 passes J512 on BP tankers #17 and 18 (I believe to be Train Hobby brass) on A trio on Scratchbuilt WT's on A pair of CLP/CLFs on Upcoming brass Comeng and Hitachi sets from Dave's Models on the VHC stand. Upcoming SOP Parlor car from VHC rail bits. Upcoming brass FF/FP horsebox and ABL pass car kits from Steam Era Models. Fully assembled R726 on the Steam Era Models stand. Fully assembled R726 on the Steam Era Models stand. Fully assembled J559 on the Steam Era Models stand. Busy scene on Tank wagon in the modelling competition. Tank wagon in the modelling competition. XR559 in the modelling competition. K190 in the modelling competition. Hitachi 172M in the modelling competition. Comeng 351M in the modelling competition. GS4 Daylight on the Melb-N-Track layout. Landing plane on the Melb-N-Track layout.

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]]> Sun Aug 24 2008 RTBU training run to Seymour http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1563153.html In order to train new steam loco crews a number of special empty car movements are run each year. This run involved steam loco R707 and a consist of S and Z type cars running from Newport to Seymour. The day was going well until a minor derailment occured near the Seymour turntable, resulting in a revised shunting manouvre and the return to Newport being delayed by about 3 hours. None the less the crew did a very good job, achieving some 100km/h running in both directions. Sunday 17 August 2008: In order to train new steam loco crews a number of special empty car movements are run each year. This run involved steam loco R707 and a consist of S and Z type cars running from Newport to Seymour. The day was going well until a minor derailment occured near the Seymour turntable, resulting in a revised shunting manouvre and the return to Newport being delayed by about 3 hours. None the less the crew did a very good job, achieving some 100km/h running in both directions.

R707 rolls into Broadford on the DOWN special. R707 rolls into Broadford on the DOWN special. R707 and train after arrival at the Seymour loco depot. R707 rolls onto the turntable. R707 rolls onto the turntable. R707 on the turntable. R707 on the turntable. R707 on the turntable. R707 on the run around loop. It didn't get further than here.... ...because of this. The rails for the siding had spead here, and the driver's side middle driving wheel fell inside on the slight curve. I noticed this first and alerted the crew before they drove it any further. R707 waits to be re-railed. The brass plaque dedicated to 707's restoration. The derailed wheelset looked worse on the fireman's side. The flange is sitting about an inch from the outside edge of the rail. R707 awaits the re-railing gang. Another dedication plaque, this time on 707's tender. R707's numberplate. Based on the VR practice for the Oiling up the motion. R707 awaits the re-railing gang. R707 awaits the re-railing gang. R707's builders plate. #26997 of the NBL. R707 now re-railed goes back on the table. R707 now facing the same way it arrived and back on the train. It was to then push the train back to the station for stabling. R707 framed by Y157 and K176. R707 waits for a pass to clear and a few SG movments to pass through. R707 waits on the table. R707 waits on the table. Lines clear, R707 pushes the train back up to the station. The stabling yards are located in a hollow, R707 made a few slippery attempts to push the train and was successful. R707 passes under a signal gantry. R707 returns light engine to the depot and is turned again. R707 heads for water. R707 takes on water. Back at the station, R707 has it's spark arrestor screens cleaned. A poor quality pic showing R707 on the return passing through Heathcote Junction.

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]]> Sun Aug 17 2008 Sunshine Model Railway Exhibition 2008 http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1559859.html The Sunshine MRC held it's annual exhibition at the Braybrook College. Here are a selection of photos from the day. Sunday 10 August 2008: The Sunshine MRC held it's annual exhibition at the Braybrook College. Here are a selection of photos from the day.

Timber loco on Timber loco on Coal mine on VR shunting layout Rail tractor on Alco Models built 523 on Alco Models built 523 on F9 diesel running on Hello....Advertising for the relatively new Melton club. More action on

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]]> Sun Aug 10 2008 SRV Glen Waverley-Darling shuttles http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1536193.html In conjuction with the Waverley Historical Society, Steamrail ran steam shuttles between Glen Waverley and Darling with an intermediate stop at Mount Waverley. Locos K153 and K190 were used. Sunday 29 June 2008: In conjuction with the Waverley Historical Society, Steamrail ran steam shuttles between Glen Waverley and Darling with an intermediate stop at Mount Waverley. Locos K153 and K190 were used.

K190 at Glen Waverley. Dot Matrix sign advertising the SRV specials. K190 headlight. The old SRV Ballarat headboard on K190. K153 at Glen Waverley. K153 at Glen Waverley. K153 at Glen Waverley. Comeng 303M at Glen Waverley. SRV headboard. Plate on K153's air compressor. K153 at Glen Waverley. K153 at Glen Waverley. K153 's number and power rating plates. The special at Glen Waverley. On board the special near Mount Waverley. Mount Waverley. Train approaching Homesglen. Changing onto the DOWN line at Darling. K153 at Glen Waverley. K153 arriving at Darling. K190 on the trailing end at Darling. K190-K153 prepare to change onto the DOWN line at Darling. K153 at Darling. K153 at Darling. K190 at Darling. K190 at Darling. K153 trailing the departing train at Darling. K153 trailing the departing train at Darling.

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]]> Sun Jun 29 2008 Waverley Model Railway exhibition 2008 http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1524556.html I attended the Waverley Model Railway Club's 30th annual exhibition held at the Brandon Park Community Centre on the Sunday of the Queens Birthday weekend. I only took a small amount of photos, mainly of "Victoria Bridge". Sunday 8 June 2008: I attended the Waverley Model Railway Club's 30th annual exhibition held at the Brandon Park Community Centre on the Sunday of the Queens Birthday weekend. I only took a small amount of photos, mainly of "Victoria Bridge".

Climax 1694 on T359, Y175 and Y164 on Signal box on T377 being turned on Y164 with a wheatie crosses Taradale viaduct on The fine brass etching work done to replicate those found on the real Taradale viaduct. X52 crosses Taradale viaduct with a goods. Station on

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]]> Sun Jun 8 2008 Puffing Billy Railway http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1523488.html This gallery will contain photos of my visits to Puffing Billy. The first batch were taken on June 5th 2008 and was my first visit for 8 years. Updated 26th January 2009. New photos indicated with a *. Thursday 5 June 2008: This gallery will contain photos of my visits to Puffing Billy. The first batch were taken on June 5th 2008 and was my first visit for 8 years. Updated 26th January 2009. New photos indicated with a *.

End of the line at Belgrave. 5th June 2008. Gateway to Puffing Billy. 5th June 2008. 186NQR with a load of wood. 5th June 2008. 7A at Belgrave on the 12:20pm service to Lakeside. 5th June 2008. 7A at Belgrave. 5th June 2008. 7A numberplate. 5th June 2008. 7A at Belgrave. 5th June 2008. 7A departs Belgrave. 5th June 2008. 7A crosses the Monbulk Creek trestle bridge. 5th June 2008. 7A near Selby. 5th June 2008. 13NM at Menzies Creek. 5th June 2008. 7A at Menzies Creek. 5th June 2008. 7A at Menzies Creek. 5th June 2008. 7A at Menzies Creek. 5th June 2008. 7A at Menzies Creek. 5th June 2008. 8A arrives at Menzies Creek. 5th June 2008. Menzies Creek station sign. 5th June 2008. 8A at Menzies Creek. 5th June 2008. Recently restored 8NBH at Menzies Creek. 5th June 2008. First class car Converted NQR wagons in Belgrave East loop. 5th June 2008. DH31 at Belgrave. 5th June 2008. D21 at Belgrave. 5th June 2008. Bunker for 12A sits on a flat wagon outside the workshop. 5th June 2008. Recently aquired QR Diesel DH25 at Menzies Creek. 28th October 2008. CC02 ex SEC Victoria loco (Ex QR DH5) at Menzies Creek. 28th October 2008. 6A departs Emerald for Belgrave. 28th October 2008. 6A departs Emerald heading for Belgrave. 28th October 2008. Trolley monument at Emerald. 28th October 2008. Emerald station sign. 28th October 2008. Emerald station and yard. 28th October 2008. Emerald carriage works shunter NRT1 hiding in the sheds. 28th October 2008. 146NQR at Emerald. 28th October 2008. 219NQR at Emerald. 28th October 2008. 7A arrives at Emerald with a service to Emerald Lake (Lakeside). 28th October 2008. *The famous Monbulk trestle bridge, built in 1899. 26th January 2009. *Information board at the bridge. 26th January 2009. *G42 crosses the Monbulk bridge heading for Belgrave. 26th January 2009. *G42 waits to depart Belgrave. 26th January 2009. *G42 waits to depart Belgrave. 26th January 2009. *G42's builder plate, a 1926 product of the Beyer Peacock works. 26th January 2009. *G42's safety valves. 26th January 2009. *G42 numberplate. 26th January 2009. *G42 awaits departure from Belgrave. 26th January 2009. *Jack mounted on G42's mainframe. 26th January 2009. *Signs in Belgrave yard. 26th January 2009. *Van 8NU sits in front of the Belgrave workshops. 26th January 2009. *G42 departs Belgrave. 26th January 2009. *Restored van 1NT and a NU van

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]]> Thu Jun 5 2008 Steamrail Open Day 2008 http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1473198.html Steamrail held it's 3rd Open day in a row over the Labour Day long weekend. Included here are some photos from my visit on the Monday. The next one will not be held until 2010. Monday 10 March 2008: Steamrail held it's 3rd Open day in a row over the Labour Day long weekend. Included here are some photos from my visit on the Monday. The next one will not be held until 2010.

Vlocity unit #33 at Bendigo in the morning. Swingdoor Tait 137M. S313 in its movie guise as 758. L1162. L1160. Hitachi motor 80M. Headboard for Geelong 150 last year. 1BCE undergoing repairs. Tait driving car 24D. A2 986 under restoration. Sleeping car Goulburn. Various parts for R766. The tyres could be for A2 986 and D3 639. The wheelsets from R766. These will go under R700 hwn restored. T395. PN stored diesels S307 and S301. K153, under the guise of 'K184'. 'K184' takes water. Y164. R707 on display. R707. Y168, owned by the DERM Preservation Group. T342 on the goods. T342 and D3 658. R711 M231. R711. Woops! Trying to re-rail R711's tender. Numberplate for the K154/N441 project. Plans for N-class frames. The frame for the N-class project. J536 undergoing restoration. K190 and 'K184' stabled. K190. T356, looking smart after repainting last year. 'K184'. General view of the Garden Platform. Double ended Tait 470M. PN stored loco S306 near the turntable. Heavy haul freight wagons. R761 near the turntable. R761. R761 moves onto the turntable. R761 ready to be turned. R711. R711 builder's plate. Private sleeping car Y168 shunts DERM 58RM back into the shed. K184 numberplate. D3 658 and 'K184' on a mixed rake.

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]]> Mon Mar 10 2008 Sandown Model Railway Exhibition 2008. http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1473152.html On the Labour Day holiday, I visited the "Model Railways of Australia" exhibition at Sandown Park. Contained here are a few photos of interest. Monday 10 March 2008: On the Labour Day holiday, I visited the "Model Railways of Australia" exhibition at Sandown Park. Contained here are a few photos of interest.

PSM J525 on the Train Hobby stand. PSM 3830 on the Train Hobby stand. PSM B60 on the Train Hobby stand. PSM O-scale B60 pre-production sample on the Train Hobby stand. PSM O-scale B60 pre-production sample on the Train Hobby stand. PSM E1104 on the Train Hobby stand. PSM 3830 on the Train Hobby stand. PSM J525 on the Train Hobby stand. Train Hobby display. 3805 on display. PN liveried VHQF108 in the modelling competition. Mustard Pot 833 in the modelling competition. N-scale VR K162 in the modelling competition. Early VR W-class in the modelling competition. VR N-scale display. Vlocity on T359-T395 with a ballast on Ozride T334 on the layout PSM B65 on G42 on G42 with 14A on Some pre-production samples on the VHC stand. The upcoming brass Hitachi and Comeng sets and a GL-class.

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]]> Mon Mar 10 2008 DSCR http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1469361.html Features photos of the Daylesford Spa Country Railway. Updated 26th July 2009 (Newst photos indicated with a *) Wednesday 27 February 2008: Features photos of the Daylesford Spa Country Railway. Updated 26th July 2009 (Newst photos indicated with a *)

Motor bogie. Believed to have come from a CM Parcel van than was stored here about a decade or more ago. 27th February 2008. 280HP Walker 82RM. Resuced in the early 90s from demolition at Huon. 27th February 2008. Motorised trolley. 27th February 2008. Small crane. 27th February 2008. Daylesford station and yard. 27th February 2008. Daylesford station. 27th February 2008. Daylesford enamel station sign. A common sight at stations during World War 2. 27th February 2008. Motorised trolleys. These formed the basis of the DSCR (Then known as the Central Highlands Tourist Railway) operations from 1986 till 1990. 27th February 2008. Y159. 27th February 2008. Brakedown van HH2. 27th February 2008. Brakedown van HH2. 27th February 2008. W Workman's sleeper wagons. 27th February 2008. 280HP Walker 91RM. 27th February 2008. End detail on workman's sleeper. 27th February 2008. B372 and B159 in the dock road. 27th February 2008. Centre power unit of 91RM. 27th February 2008. Van B91. This van was aquired from Steamrail and has undergone considerable cosmetic work. 27th February 2008. State Goverment sign for the funding of Leyland motor 53RM's cosmetic restoration. 27th February 2008. Track machine. 27th February 2008. Once a common sign all around the VR system. 27th February 2008. 102HP Walker 7RM. Formally owned by the VGR. 27th February 2008. Malcolm Moore tractor RT3. Built originally to shunt the Massey Ferguson works at Sunshine. 27th February 2008. VLBF109. 27th February 2008. Track machine. 27th February 2008. DRC40, restored to original condition. 27th February 2008. DRC40. 27th February 2008. DRC40. 27th February 2008. Guard's van 544ZL. 27th February 2008. WT465. 27th February 2008. KMQ200-K. 27th February 2008. HZB292-J. 27th February 2008. Guard's van 28C. This van was aquired from Steamrail. 27th February 2008. DERM 63RM in the 1930s livery of indian red with silver tiger stripes. 27th February 2008. Track inspection trollies. 27th February 2008. 63RM. 27th February 2008. 381W. 27th February 2008. 91RM. 27th February 2008. DERM trailer MT26. 27th February 2008. Y159. 27th February 2008. Daylesford station. 27th February 2008. A timeless scene. Daylesford station platform and yard. 27th February 2008. Loading diagram. 27th February 2008. If only more motorists paid as much attention to signs like these... 27th February 2008. Front of Daylesford station. 27th February 2008. End of the line. 27th February 2008. Home signal at Daylesford. 27th February 2008. Looking towards Daylesford, withe the former line to Newlyn-Ballarat on the left and the current operating line to Bullarto on the right. 27th February 2008. Home signal at Daylesford. 27th February 2008. Musk station sign. 27th February 2008. Musk looking toawrds Bullarto. 27th February 2008.

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]]> Wed Feb 27 2008 RAIL 2008 http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1431756.html Updated 14th December 2008. Newest photo/s indicated with a * Tuesday 1 January 2008: Updated 14th December 2008. Newest photo/s indicated with a *

Repainted 61RM at Maldon. 6th January. Repainted 61RM at Maldon. 6th January. N460 by night in Bendigo yard. 22nd January. Sprinter at Bendigo, running as a replacement for a Vlocity. 22nd January. T377 being prepped on a rail train at Bendigo. 25th January. T377 being prepped on a rail train at Bendigo. 25th January. X37 with a new toilet module at Bendigo. 27th January. T377 stabled on the rail train at Bendigo. 27th January. Recently repainted T369 stabled on the rail train at Bendigo. 27th January. T369-T377 stabled on the rail train at Bendigo. 27th January. X37 (still with Freight Victoria logo on the short end) at Bendigo. 27th January. T369 at Bendigo. 29th January. T369 at Bendigo. 29th January. Vlocity departs Castlemaine for Bendigo. 4th February. N453 at Bendigo. 4th February. XR552 at Bendigo. 17th February. N452 with Newly repainted set VN12 at Bendigo. They were stabled here as a result of a accident on the Swan Hill line. 25th February. Newly repainted carriage at Bendigo. 25th February. T376 at the SSR Bendigo depot. 26th February. N462 approaches Golden Square on a pass ex. Swan Hill. 27th February. T376 at the SSR Bendigo depot. 2nd March. T369 at the SSR Bendigo depot. 2nd March. B80 at the SSR Bendigo depot. 2nd March. XR552-XR550 at Bendigo. 4th March. XR552 at Bendigo. 4th March. XR552's rebuild plate, when it was still X40. 4th March. BL32 at Bendigo. 14th April. SRV's S313 at Bendigo. 30th June. SRV's S313 at Bendigo. 30th June. SRHC's S303 at Bendigo. 30th June. SRV's T356 at Bendigo. 30th June. SRHC's S303 at Bendigo. 30th June. SRV/SGR's T342 at Bendigo. 30th June. SRV-SGR's T342 and CFCLA's T369 at Bendigo. 30th June. SRV/SGR's T342 at Bendigo. 30th June. Lineup of Rail Tractors at Bendigo Nth workshops. 3rd July. RT43 at Bendigo Nth. 3rd July. RT6 at Bendigo Nth. 3rd July. RT45 at Bendigo Nth. 3rd July. Unknown RT at Bendigo Nth. 3rd July. RT27 at Bendigo Nth. 3rd July. RT42 at Bendigo Nth. 3rd July. RT35 at Bendigo Nth. 3rd July. N462 arrives at Castlemaine. 6th August. Y157 at Seymour. 17th August. B75 at Seymour. 17th August. 164BTH in the new V/Line livery at Seymour. 17th August. B74 at the SRHC depot. 17th August. Recently repainted T341 at the SRHC depot. 17th August. K176 stored at Seymour loco. 17th August.

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]]> Tue Jan 1 2008 J515 regular VGR runs http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1422518.html Features steam locomotive J515 (On hire from the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre) on regular VGR services as well as driver experience trains. (Updated 3rd June 2009, new photos indicated with a *) Sunday 31 December 2006: Features steam locomotive J515 (On hire from the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre) on regular VGR services as well as driver experience trains. (Updated 3rd June 2009, new photos indicated with a *)

Approaching Maldon on a driver experience special. 11th December 2007. Approaching Maldon on a driver experience special. 11th December 2007. Approaching Maldon on a driver experience special. 11th December 2007. At Maldon. 11th December 2007. Shunting at Maldon. 11th December 2007. Shunting at Maldon. 11th December 2007. Having the fire dropped at night. 18th May 2008. Being shut down for the night. 18th May 2008. Arriving at Maldon. 15th June 2008. Heading for water at Maldon. 15th June 2008. Being turned at Maldon. 15th June 2008. Leaving Maldon loco. 15th June 2008. Leaving Maldon loco. 15th June 2008. Running around at Maldon. 15th June 2008. Running around at Maldon. 15th June 2008. Ready to depart on the 1500 service to Castlemaine. 15th June 2008. At Maldon. 15th June 2008. At Maldon. 15th June 2008. At Maldon. 6th August 2008. *Arriving into Muckleford on a rainy day. 3rd June 2009. *Heading for Castlemaine. 3rd June 2009. *Heading for Castlemaine. 3rd June 2009. *Crossing Sawmill Rd bridge heading for Castlemaine. 3rd June 2009. *After turning at Castlemaine. 3rd June 2009. *At Castlemaine. 3rd June 2009. Crossing the Pyrenees Highway bridge. 3rd June 2009. *Turning at Maldon. 3rd June 2009. *Shunting at Maldon in the rain. 3rd June 2009. *Shunting special cars LOWANNA and TAMBO. 3rd June 2009. *Taking coal at Maldon. 3rd June 2009.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 J541 regular VGR runs http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1372540.html Features J541 on regular VGR operations, including driver experience trains. (Updated 26th July 2009, new photos indicated with a *) Sunday 16 September 2007: Features J541 on regular VGR operations, including driver experience trains. (Updated 26th July 2009, new photos indicated with a *)

After arrival at Maldon. 16th September 2007. 16th September 2007. 16th September 2007. 16th September 2007. 16th September 2007. Shunting. 16th September 2007. Prepares to take water. 16th September 2007. Being refuelled while K160 is on the driver experience train. 30th September 2007. 30th September 2007. Tender. 30th September 2007. 30th September 2007. K160 and J541 shunting Maldon yard. 30th September 2007. Shunts recently repainted 42BU-23AW. 30th September 2007. Shunting. 30th September 2007. Shunts the driver experience train. 30th September 2007. Shunts the driver experience train. 30th September 2007. Shunts the driver experience train. 30th September 2007. In the platform. 30th September 2007. Shunts Y133. 30th September 2007. J541-K160-Y133 at Maldon loco. 30th September 2007. 30th September 2007. Arrives at Maldon. 18th November 2007. At Maldon. 18th November 2007. Shunts it's train. 18th November 2007. With a driver experience train after crossing the Bendigo-Maldon Rd. 26th November 2007. Approaches Maldon. 26th November 2007. With train at Maldon. 26th November 2007. Approaches Castlemaine with the morning service. 13th March 2008. Approaches Castlemaine with the morning service. 13th March 2008. Entering Castlemaine station. 13th March 2008. After arrival at Castlemaine. 13th March 2008. In the headshunt at Castlemaine. 13th March 2008. Shunts back into 2 road at Caslemaine. 13th March 2008. 13th March 2008. After turning at Castlemaine. 13th March 2008. Running around at Castlemaine. 13th March 2008. Awaiting a clear signal at Castlemaine. 13th March 2008. Shunts back onto the train at Castlemaine. 13th March 2008. Coupling up. 13th March 2008. Crossing Winters Flat trestle. 13th March 2008. After crossing Winters Flat trestle. 13th March 2008. Heading for Muckleford. 13th March 2008. At Muckleford. 13th March 2008. Departing Muckleford for Maldon. 13th March 2008. Crossing Winters Flat trestle. 4th May 2008. Pony truck out for repair. 15th June 2008. Pony truck out for repair. 15th June 2008. Ready to depart Maldon. 6th August 2008. Ready to depart Maldon. 6th August 2008. Passing the Maldon home signal. 6th August 2008.

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]]> Sun Sep 16 2007 VGR, DSCR, Creswick and Ballarat. http://matthewdavis.fotopic.net/c1338963.html A visit to the VGR on August 1st, followed by a visit to the DSCR, Creswick station and Ballarat East on August 2nd. Wednesday 1 August 2007: A visit to the VGR on August 1st, followed by a visit to the DSCR, Creswick station and Ballarat East on August 2nd.

J541 undergoing some adjustments in the loco shed. J541. K160 prepares to back onto the train at Castlemaine. K160 at Maldon. 63RM at Daylesford. This WT wagon was once a common sight on trains in the VR days, carrying spa water. VLBF109 at Daylesford. RT3 Malcom Moore rail tractor at Daylesford. DRC40 at Daylesford. Walker trailer 56MT at Daylesford. DERM trailer 26MT. 544ZL at Daylesford. RT3 Malcom Moore rail tractor at Daylesford. DRC40. DRC40. 7RM (Formerly owned by the VGR) at Daylesford. O284 at Daylesford. GY3626 at Daylesford. 63RM in the 1930s red and sliver tiger stripes livery. 91RM at Daylesford. Y159 at Daylesford. Creswick Station and Signalbox. Crewswick yard. R700 (Disguised as R412) at Ballarat East. Turntable at Ballarat East with the EDI workshop in the background. D3 688 and ZD vans at Ballarat East. B64 at Ballarat East. The former tender from R766 (Still in the LMS inspired maroon livery) at Ballarat East. It will be R700's new tender. Rollingstock stored undercover at Ballarat East. 1CV at Ballarat East. D3 641 at Ballarat East.

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K160 at Muckleford. K160 at Muckleford. K160 at Castlemaine. K160 at Castlemaine. K160 on the Castlemaine turntable. K160 being turned at Castlemaine. K160 being turned at Castlemaine. K160 at Castlemaine. K160 at Castlemaine. K160 at Maldon. K160 at Maldon. K160 at Maldon. J549 under overhaul at Maldon.

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J541 at Maldon. J541 steaming up. J541 and train at Maldon. J541 departs Maldon. J541 arriving at Muckleford. J541 at Muckleford in the afternoon sun. J541 at Muckleford. J541 at Muckleford. J541 at Muckleford. J541 headlight. J541 at Muckleford. J541 after arrival at Castlemaine. J541 at Castlemaine. J541 at Castlemaine. J541 in the headshunt at Castlemaine. J541 moving into 2 road at Castlemaine. J541 in 2 road at Castlemaine. J541 being turned at Castlemaine. J541 being turned at Castlemaine. J541 being turned at Castlemaine. J541 being turned at Castlemaine. J541 backing onto the train at Castlemaine. J541's novelty passenger. J541 at Castlemaine.

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J515 and J549. J515. J541. J541. J541. J541. J541. J541. J541. J541. J541. J541. J541. J541. J541-J549. J541 being shunted by Y133. J541 after arrival. J541 after arrival. J541 after arrival. J541 cab. J541 in the shed. J541. J541. J541 lift. J541 on shed. J541 tender. Tender lift. J549. J549. J549. J549 and J541. J549 being lifted. J549 being lifted. K160. K160. J541 finally on VGR metals. Loco and tender being re-united. Lubricator on J541. Tender after arrival. Y133 and J541. Y133 shunts J541. Y133. Y133 shunting J541. Y133 shunts the tender.

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