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      p2014 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Geraldton, WA
    i like the wa rebuild 3100's cause the number boards on the first 4 rebuilt in sa look dodgy
    Posted: 26 Nov 2005 21:23

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      Australind Minister for Railways

    Location: Perth, Western Australia
    On friday, I saw the ARG train in lieghton, it didnt leave untill 3.30pm which was a bit late then usally, anyone know why it was running late?
    Posted: 27 Nov 2005 14:11
      903 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Perth WA
    On friday, I saw the ARG train in lieghton, it didnt leave untill 3.30pm which was a bit late then usally, anyone know why it was running late?
    "Australind"


    It was late because 2206 failed in the section to Soundcem and needed to be pushed to Soundcem
    Posted: 27 Nov 2005 21:25
      Djukin Chief Train Controller

    Hi All
    The coal train arrived in Narngulu this morning behind P2016/DA1572/AB1531 complete with ballast wagons.

    The AB was quickly put to work on ballast train work on the Mullewa line. First time for a while I have seen an ARG loco on a ballast train up here.
    Regards
    Phil
    http://www.railwa.fotopic.net/
    Posted: 30 Nov 2005 01:17
      903 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Perth WA
    I think it will be a much more common sight to see ARG locos pulling Westnet work train like rail and ballast.
    Posted: 30 Nov 2005 01:33
      Djukin Chief Train Controller

    I think it will be a much more common sight to see ARG locos pulling Westnet work train like rail and ballast.
    "903"


    Thanks for that 903, sounds as though we may get to see a few different locos its great to see the AB out and about on its own rather than mu'ed with other locos.
    Regards
    Phil
    Posted: 30 Nov 2005 23:33
      Jarroo Chief Commissioner

    I think it will be a much more common sight to see ARG locos pulling Westnet work train like rail and ballast.
    "903"


    SSRS will have its three ZB's tied up on the Mandurah line for a year so that only leaves their R and F available for n/g work. Will be interesting to see what ARG have free for infrastucture work when grain cartage is in full swing.
    Posted: 01 Dec 2005 01:59
      Australind Minister for Railways

    Location: Perth, Western Australia
    On friday, I saw the ARG train in lieghton, it didnt leave untill 3.30pm which was a bit late then usally, anyone know why it was running late?
    "Australind"


    It was late because 2206 failed in the section to Soundcem and needed to be pushed to Soundcem
    "903"


    Cheers 903, was this the orriginal loco and they had to swop with another loco?
    Posted: 01 Dec 2005 12:34
      Djukin Chief Train Controller

    SSRS will have its three ZB's tied up on the Mandurah line for a year so that only leaves their R and F available for n/g work. Will be interesting to see what ARG have free for infrastucture work when grain cartage is in full swing.[/quote]

    Noting ARG have just a few more locos, crews, depots & resources as well
    Posted: 01 Dec 2005 22:56
      Djukin Chief Train Controller

    Hi all
    DA1572 worked the ballast train up here ex Narngulu today.
    2513 was on the coal train first time seen up this way since the rebuild.
    DA1575/1907/1906 on the grain
    2507/P2010 loaded iron ore
    25012 empty sands train.

    Was at a public meeting up here in Geraldton last night Mount Gibson advised of its intention to increase production to 5 million tonnes/ year within 18 months.

    Also mentioned was Gynalbie Metals at 1-1.5 million tonnes initially in similar timeframe.

    Three other companies all working together for a new Port and rail line with anything up to 50 million tonnes between them.
    Regards
    Phil
    Posted: 01 Dec 2005 23:10
      Jarroo Chief Commissioner

    SSRS will have its three ZB's tied up on the Mandurah line for a year so that only leaves their R and F available for n/g work. Will be interesting to see what ARG have free for infrastucture work when grain cartage is in full swing.
    "Djukin"


    Noting ARG have just a few more locos, crews, depots & resources as well[/quote]

    I have heard a rumour that the future of the ARG Maintenance Depot at Forrestfield is uncertain, a number of long term staff have left in recent times and G&W/Wesfarmers have indicated that it is costing too much to run, there is talk that the maintenance will be pushed to the other regions in the state, ie Kwinana, Avon, Geraldton etc
    Maybe just a rumour..............................
    Posted: 02 Dec 2005 01:11
      p2014 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Geraldton, WA
    Hi all
    DA1572 worked the ballast train up here ex Narngulu today.
    2513 was on the coal train first time seen up this way since the rebuild.
    DA1575/1907/1906 on the grain
    2507/P2010 loaded iron ore
    25012 empty sands train.

    Was at a public meeting up here in Geraldton last night Mount Gibson advised of its intention to increase production to 5 million tonnes/ year within 18 months.

    Also mentioned was Gynalbie Metals at 1-1.5 million tonnes initially in similar timeframe.

    Three other companies all working together for a new Port and rail line with anything up to 50 million tonnes between them.
    Regards
    Phil
    "Djukin"


    very nice indeed!
    can someone tell me when trains operate in and around geraldton as i am interested in seeing some now im on school holidays
    Posted: 02 Dec 2005 21:00
      nachoman Assistant Commissioner

    sighted today around Forrestfield
    4002 (ex Q302) at EDI
    L264 050 grain
    3111 166 acid
    L268 158 freight
    L260 194 cement
    L275 430? light engine to Kwinana
    MA1862 UW1/2 pickup set 309 from wheel lathe
    Q317 057/054 metro grain shuttle
    Posted: 03 Dec 2005 20:02
      Australind Minister for Railways
    Posted: 08 Dec 2005 19:11
      p2014 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Geraldton, WA
    nice photos Australind
    Posted: 08 Dec 2005 22:09
      Australind Minister for Railways

    Location: Perth, Western Australia
    Thanks for the feed back P2014

    Today about 1pm I sighted 2206 travelling along between the whalf and lieghton with the Port train. It made an interesting sight as normalling theis is a Monday to Friday train and doesnt usally work on weekends. Does anyone know why this ran today?
    Posted: 12 Dec 2005 02:30
      Australind Minister for Railways

    Location: Perth, Western Australia
    2206 was on the Port run today, seems that the ARG train is getting bit longer! 2206 has been on this train a few times this week. I havent seen a Q on this for a while now. I miss them.  Sad
    Posted: 15 Dec 2005 18:46
      nachoman Assistant Commissioner

    L260/3103/L266(dead) on tonights 025 Kalgoorlie freighter
    Posted: 01 Jan 2006 22:08
      p2014 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Geraldton, WA
    L260/3103/L266(dead) on tonights 025 Kalgoorlie freighter
    "nachoman"


    does any one know why L266 was hauled dead?
    Posted: 01 Jan 2006 22:26
      903 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Perth WA
    With fuel prices being the way they are, locos are always shut down if they are not required.
    Sometimes they are sent through to Kalg for what is called Loco balance, which means it was sent down for repairs and is just returning or it is needed for the return load.
    On Sundays out of Forrestfield the Merredin Salt train is combined with the Kalg frieghter so the Saly train load is hauled at the lead with the loco and it will be detached at Merredin  at about midnight.
    Posted: 01 Jan 2006 22:50
      Jarroo Chief Commissioner

    L260/3103/L266(dead) on tonights 025 Kalgoorlie freighter
    "nachoman"


    does any one know why L266 was hauled dead?
    "p2014"



    PacNat have to call the bosses if they have a third loco attached that they want to use. On Friday I heard control talking to a Westbound train on the desert managing only about 70 km/h due to cross winds, control asked them to start their third loco and they responded "we'll make some phone calls", it turned out they were unable to get the third unit going.
    Posted: 01 Jan 2006 23:09
      p2014 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Geraldton, WA
    oh ok thanks for the info guys  Very Happy
    Posted: 02 Jan 2006 15:33
      nachoman Assistant Commissioner

    260 quartz train through Midland late this arvo with DA1572/DA1574 up front. DA1574 must of failed as I believe a light engine was sent up that way early this morning as train 253. DA1572 took the train from Forrestfield to Kwinana.
    Posted: 02 Jan 2006 21:32
      903 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Perth WA
    1574 was a total failure at Mogumber early today and 1575 was sent to assist.
    Posted: 02 Jan 2006 21:58
      warailways Chief Commissioner

    Location: Perth
    ah the signs of ageing....
    Posted: 03 Jan 2006 10:43

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