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      Graham4405 Minister for Railways

    Location: Dalby Qld
    In fact if you look closely at the 3rd photo down (click on it and then hit zoom), you can see evidence of touch-ups to the maroon paint as well as discern some faded paint also.  This suggests to me that there was an amount of touch ups on the yellow (possibly quite a lot) as well, not necessarily a full-coat.

    Regards,

    Toby 
    DQ2004


    You would think a complete paint job would be easier than a major touch up job. The yellow looks to be a different colour to the old QR Corporate livery, but it may just be the light. Any idea why the big "52" on the short hood? Seems a bit strange to put part of the loco number there (if indeed that's what it represents).
    Posted: 21 Feb 2012 20:15

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      tasrail2100 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Brisbane, Queensland.
    That yellow, i think is all fresh stuff. Looked like here in Burnie.
    Z1NorthernProgress2110


    From Toby's photos all paint appears to be new. I wonder why they kept the maroon?
    Graham4405


    In fact if you look closely at the 3rd photo down (click on it and then hit zoom), you can see evidence of touch-ups to the maroon paint as well as discern some faded paint also.  This suggests to me that there was an amount of touch ups on the yellow (possibly quite a lot) as well, not necessarily a full-coat.

    Regards,

    Toby 
    DQ2004


    Looks like they missed the roof! 
    Posted: 21 Feb 2012 21:57
      tasrail2100 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Brisbane, Queensland.
    In fact if you look closely at the 3rd photo down (click on it and then hit zoom), you can see evidence of touch-ups to the maroon paint as well as discern some faded paint also.  This suggests to me that there was an amount of touch ups on the yellow (possibly quite a lot) as well, not necessarily a full-coat.

    Regards,

    Toby 
    DQ2004


    You would think a complete paint job would be easier than a major touch up job. The yellow looks to be a different colour to the old QR Corporate livery, but it may just be the light. Any idea why the big "52" on the short hood? Seems a bit strange to put part of the loco number there (if indeed that's what it represents).
    Graham4405


    Maybe the grille makes it too hard? So it's either part of the number or something that is so small it might as well not be there.


    Posted: 21 Feb 2012 22:06
      roo Station Master

    Location: St. Leonards Bank TAS
    Loving the horn, very distinctive.  Especially on a calm day like today, carries a long way.  One has just made it's way down St Leonards bank, just entering East Tamar Yard as I post this.
    Posted: 22 Feb 2012 10:57
      Z1NorthernProgress2110 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Burnie, Tasmania
    Sounds great hey Roo. Something new and different, not overly loud like some.
    Posted: 22 Feb 2012 15:49
      neil steel Station Master

    The yellow on 2052 looks identical in colour to the yellow on repainted 5 x DQ units. The QR yellow is definitely lighter in hue. The bronco colour scheme looks alright!looks good!

    I notice a number of alterations, number boards plated over, ditch lights repositioned to top of pilot, additional horn under left side of cab.

    The nose number looks odd - ARG in Western Australia have their logo over the grill of the air conditioner so is too difficult to spray a number?
    Posted: 26 Feb 2012 23:16
      CSOYB Locomotive Fireman

    So what is the conversion of the old QRN loco number to the new Tasrail loco numbers.


      Confused
    Posted: 27 Feb 2012 01:02
      tasrail2100 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Brisbane, Queensland.
    So what is the conversion of the old QRN loco number to the new Tasrail loco numbers.
    CSOYB


    I think it was:

    2150 = 2052
    2151 = 2051
    2153 = 2053
    2154 = 2054 
    Posted: 27 Feb 2012 08:39
      DRR_Fireman Deputy Commissioner

    Location: -
    The yellow on 2052 looks identical in colour to the yellow on repainted 5 x DQ units. The QR yellow is definitely lighter in hue. The bronco colour scheme looks alright!looks good!

    I notice a number of alterations, number boards plated over, ditch lights repositioned to top of pilot, additional horn under left side of cab.

    The nose number looks odd - ARG in Western Australia have their logo over the grill of the air conditioner so is too difficult to spray a number?
    neil steel


    The numbers on the front are vinyl cut reflective numbers, I believe there were going to be issues putting them on the grille.
    Posted: 27 Feb 2012 10:03
      stopblock Locomotive Driver

    Location: Planet Earth
    This seems to most appropriate place to put this info........
    If it belongs on another thread then a moderator may be able to move it!

    Last night on Foxtel channel 607 (A&E) at 10pm "MegaTruckers" featured two Australian 'mega moves'. One was a piece of mining equipment from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane, the other was the movement of (ex) QR locos 2153 and 2154 from Qld all the way to Devonport (via Burnie).
    I cannot find reference to this anywhere else on RP so in case no one else saw it, I am posting on this forum.

    It was very interesting and very enlightening, and followed the journey right through to placing the locos back on their bogies at Deveonport. It even showed that they were even fined by the Tasminian traffic authority for some 'breech' (not specified) of some loading rules being broken on the journey from Burnie to Devonport.........which begs the question that if they were in breech why did they not transfer the  locos to rail at Burnie and avoid the risk of being fined.

    I notice that the Megatruckers program is on again at 3pm today, but it does not specifically state the content.

    http://www.foxtel.com.au/whats-on/tv-guide/default.htm#/sCgsBA2UEis-3NANjBAEDdgoBAgSCTgN0BUJzW8Ots2AAAQNkBUHT0sN0AAAAAQ__

    Might be worth a look for those who can view it (or remotely command their IQ to record it)
    Posted: 27 Feb 2012 11:50
      PeterPeter Station Master

    Location: Tassie
    I'm not sure if we get Foxtel in Tassie, just Austar here. However there seems to be a short introduction clip here on Youtube with a link to download the episode:



    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYh7N9QJxbA&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL905FAD336BC06DA1
    Posted: 27 Feb 2012 21:21
      i_know_nothing Train Controller

    2051 and 2052 may have run to Conara and back to East Tamar, possibly a test run? Probably today but possibly yesterday?
    Posted: 28 Feb 2012 19:15
      Z1NorthernProgress2110 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Burnie, Tasmania
    So, these too may head on the paper train or intermodal freight soon?
    Posted: 28 Feb 2012 19:26
      tassteam Locomotive Fireman

    2051 and 2052 travelled south almost to Powranna today February 28, I have posted a short clip of them heading downhill towards St Leonards:



    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i16q7p8mRDk 
    Posted: 28 Feb 2012 22:06
      neil steel Station Master

    2051 and 2052 travelled south almost to Powranna today February 28, I have posted a short clip of them heading downhill towards St Leonards:



    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i16q7p8mRDk 
    tassteam



    Great footage - zipping along well! If anyone gets a heads up regarding when they venture south to Hobart - especially if they're going to be on 32 out of Boyer, let me know so I can film/photo the beasties in action!

    Cheers
    Posted: 29 Feb 2012 14:51
      i_know_nothing Train Controller

    I think they may be on the coal train today
    Posted: 01 Mar 2012 08:13
      muzza86 Station Staff

    I think they may be on the coal train today
    i_know_nothing


    2051&2052 + 2111&2112 & usual coal consist through perth at 14.15 heading west

      cheers Muzza86
    Posted: 01 Mar 2012 14:32
      LFD459 Locomotive Fireman

    ...what time would you expect them to end up at Railton then guys?

    LFD
    Posted: 01 Mar 2012 14:46
      Icon Station Master

    2051 and 2052 travelled south almost to Powranna today February 28, I have posted a short clip of them heading downhill towards St Leonards:



    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i16q7p8mRDk 
    tassteam



    Great video.  Top stuff that, not often you see footage taken like that.


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    Posted: 06 Mar 2012 15:09
      theesp Train Controller

    Anyone have any pics or footage of 2051 & 2052 on the coal train???
    Posted: 08 Mar 2012 20:45
      LFD459 Locomotive Fireman

    Yeah mate. Took a trip to Railton last week and took some snaps. Even managed to get the tamper and regulator on their way through too. Will upload over the weekend.

    LFD.
    Posted: 09 Mar 2012 07:06
      derwentparkjunc Chief Train Controller

    A couple of the 'new' 2050 class in the lead of 35 into Hobart this morning in the company of 3 or 4 other locos and a decent consist of 30+ wagons.
    The distinctive horn was evident from several km away.
    They look and sound quite impressive.
    Are the other two up and about yet?

    Cheers,

    DPJ
    Posted: 17 Mar 2012 09:05
      theesp Train Controller

    Just saw 2052,2138,2051 leading 36 through Moonah about 0045
    Posted: 22 Mar 2012 00:56
      i_know_nothing Train Controller

    Some from yesterday afternoon of 2051 and 2052 on the paper train from Steve Bromley
    Dromedary
    Marshlands
    Brighton
    Approaching Tea Tree
    Posted: 26 Mar 2012 07:51
      DRR_Fireman Deputy Commissioner

    Location: -
    Interesting to see the difference in height between the D and the pineapples.

    Top shots there!
    Posted: 26 Mar 2012 10:32

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