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May I ask what the AK Cars are? Maybe some pictures? What is their function?

Cheers

P.S. was it 704, 602, ad 706 used in the consist so far as steel cars go? Or was one of them 503; I have been able to identify 704 and obviously Bowmans from photos but cannot get a glimpse of the 3rd ...

Just magnificent! There is nothing to compare with our very own Steamranger anywhere in this country- the sheer scale and and quality of the service which they provide, in a self subsistent manner, is ...

Did anybody get some good shots of the S/E this morning with 621 at the head of the train? I couldn't make it up to the station to see!

Also, does anybody have any details of the consist?

Alex

I was told that she was coming back with her ears! I hope this is one of the issues to be addressed in due course!

Alex

520 will require many $$$$$$$$$ spent on to make it operational. As for the hush hush, my contacts, which are too in the loco group high up, is there is no secret plans for 520 yet, but only t ...

I am pretty sure you will not find out anything soon, anyone who knows anything should (will) be keeping their traps shut.

Damn your credibility, and that of this forum in general! haha

Alex

mynameismike,

Thank you for such an informative and frank update, very much appreciated.

Alex: There is something in the pipeline for 520 however I am unable to disclose any more information ...

'Phil the Greek' comes from 621's commissioned name, "Duke of Edinburgh", after Prince Philip (Philip Mountbatten), the Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Her Madge. He is a Prince of Greece by birth (Moun ...

hey all,

So far as I know, a diesel hauled Southern Encounter ran yesterday (20th July) with 958 at the head. Apparently steel cars were to be used? Did anybody happen to see it or get any picture ...

no takers? Thanks anyway guys lol

ill have to try and dig through some archives!

alex

958 had a very busy long weekend, operating three interesting movements over the three days.

I was wondering if anybody managed to grab some pictures of any of the workings, or maybe a bit of a su ...

Hey all,

I posted something in this vein in the thread showcasing John's fantastic video of 520's tour to Mt Gambier in 1984, but it seems to have sunk to the bottom of the pile!

I was wondering ...

Hello all,

I was wondering if anybody knew anything further about the 520 Tour to Mt. Gambier?

By the looks of it, 520 has a significant load of 8 or 9 steel cars (500, 600, 700 and an AD or BD ...

The are numerous overtaking opportunities for the bus on the mullti-laned Freeway.

You wouldn't know it. The only thing slower up and down the freeway are B-Doubles and/or Push Bikes, and i ...