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      sar602 Chief Train Controller

    Location: Nomadic truckie
    With the transfer of the AHGX fleet to Lincoln what's the plan with the existing HAN HCN fleet peter? What effect will this have on current workings I gather the current single consist is near max length for PL yard so rules out longer trains.
    Posted: 22 Aug 2016 11:08

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      bingley hall Minister for Railways

    Location: Last train to Skaville
    With the transfer of the AHGX fleet to Lincoln what's the plan with the existing HAN HCN fleet peter? What effect will this have on current workings I gather the current single consist is near max length for PL yard so rules out longer trains.
    sar602
    Story I heard was big harvest this year, maybe running two trains.

    I'm sure our resident expert will fill us in soon enough Smile
    Posted: 22 Aug 2016 14:13
      pjknife Assistant Commissioner

    Location: Port Lincoln
    The AHGXs are to replace the HAN fleet, the HCNs will still be used. No talk of an extra train, just swapping hoppers - the HANs are showing their age and beginning to fail under the load of the longer trains. The HCNs are stronger, having begun life as iron ore hoppers on the North Australia Railway.

    Cheers,
    Peter
    Posted: 22 Aug 2016 15:09
      freightgate Minister for Railways

    Location: Albury, New South Wales
    Are all parts of the narrow gauge network now open for traffic ?
    Posted: 22 Aug 2016 21:29
      pjknife Assistant Commissioner

    Location: Port Lincoln
    Grain trains operate from Port Lincoln as far as Kimba and Wudinna, and the gypsum trains run from Kevin to Thevenard. The section between Wudinna and Penong Jn (Ceduna) is used roughly every month for loco swaps between the workshops at Port Lincoln and the gypo base at Thevenard. This section is in very poor condition and not currently fit for loaded trains, even if Viterra wanted them (which they don't). All other lines (Kimba-Buckleboo, Yeelanna-Kapinnie and Kevin-Penong) are closed and/or will never see trains again.
    Posted: 22 Aug 2016 21:43
      NR 35 Station Master

    Location: south australia
    Hello


    We were over on the Eyre Peninsula last week and were lucky enough to follow a Grain Train from Rudall to Mt Hill. Here is the video of the train.




    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yQ4N24vzS4
    Posted: 17 Oct 2016 16:02
      pjknife Assistant Commissioner

    Location: Port Lincoln
    The first of the AHGXs from Whyalla has arrived in Port Lincoln (AHGX 15). Still needs some attention and re-coding to ENHB before going into use.

    It's not the first AHGX to run here. In 1992 ten AHGXs came here and ran as ENHB until 2001 when they returned to standard gauge.

    For those interested in trivia, the re-coding from AHGX to ENHB does not change the check letter following the vehicle number. Quite a coincidence!

    Cheers,
    Peter
    Posted: 17 Dec 2016 15:13
      sar602 Chief Train Controller

    Location: Nomadic truckie
    As of yesterday most of the AHGX's are still stored at the southern iron servicing facility at Whyalla, is there plans to repaint them as they enter service? Also noted a lot of rolling stock and derelict 830's and 1604 stored on the east side of Lincoln yard is that all destined for scrap? will the ballast hoppers be kept?
    Posted: 04 Jan 2017 18:18
      pjknife Assistant Commissioner

    Location: Port Lincoln
    I'd be very surprised if the AHGXs are repainted. Then again, their level of graffiti is unlike anything seen here so GWA may not want to give the locals any ideas!

    1604 and three 830s have been sold for scrap, and are just waiting for the purchaser to come and cut them up. The ballast hoppers and plough will most likely be scrapped as well. The AKHX wagons will probably survive, as they're useful for storing and moving heavy material around the workshops and yard. None of the grain hoppers will be scrapped (on current plans, anyway).
    Posted: 04 Jan 2017 21:43
      hbedriver Chief Train Controller

    Yes, I know it isn't relevant, but any idea when or how often trains from Whyalla run to the mines (Iron Knob/Baron etc?)

    Will be over nearby in a few weeks, and hoping for a chance to view during the afternoons/evenings (well, it is still Eyre Peninsular; and still narrow gauge, just a bit north of Port Lincoln!)
    Posted: 05 Jan 2017 07:31
      bingley hall Minister for Railways

    Location: Last train to Skaville
    Yes, I know it isn't relevant, but any idea when or how often trains from Whyalla run to the mines (Iron Knob/Baron etc?)

    Will be over nearby in a few weeks, and hoping for a chance to view during the afternoons/evenings (well, it is still Eyre Peninsular; and still narrow gauge, just a bit north of Port Lincoln!)
    hbedriver
    They run a 24 hour cycle. Haven't been there for a while, but I would expect to see around three return movements in daylight.
    Posted: 05 Jan 2017 16:54
      hbedriver Chief Train Controller

    thanks, Mr Hall; will take my chances then as/if time permits after work.
    Posted: 06 Jan 2017 13:43
      sar602 Chief Train Controller

    Location: Nomadic truckie
    Yes im always surprised at the lack of graffiti on the wagons in Lincoln. Why scrap the ballast hoppers? what if there is another track upgrading program or does GWA have plans to wind it up. last I heard they were after more Gov shekels for further track rehabilitation? sorry for all the questions btw
    Posted: 06 Jan 2017 15:36

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      David Peters Dr Beeching

    Location: "With Hey Boy".
    Yes im always surprised at the lack of graffiti on the wagons in Lincoln. Why scrap the ballast hoppers? what if there is another track upgrading program or does GWA have plans to wind it up. last I heard they were after more Gov shekels for further track rehabilitation? sorry for all the questions btw
    sar602
    It might just be that the ballast hoppers are well past their use by dates and if any ballasting needs to be done either GWA brings in some modern SG ones or hires some from SG. As if they can run full size SG hoppers in grain traffic they should be able to do the same for ballast hoppers. Just Sayin though!
    Posted: 07 Jan 2017 11:44
      pjknife Assistant Commissioner

    Location: Port Lincoln
    I believe the intention is to use road trucks and/or hy-rail vehicles to do any ballasting. The recent Ceduna-Kevin upgrade work was done that way.
    Posted: 08 Jan 2017 12:07
      David Peters Dr Beeching

    Location: "With Hey Boy".
    I believe the intention is to use road trucks and/or hy-rail vehicles to do any ballasting. The recent Ceduna-Kevin upgrade work was done that way.
    pjknife
    Makes sense sort of as the little they do in the way of ballasting compared to other lines that is it would be a waste of wagons to have them just sitting waiting around all the time. The Quarries that supply the ballast have to truck it out so trucking it a little further will reduce handling of it really. Just truck it to a pile along side a track or truck it in as you need it. Probably the latter.
    Posted: 08 Jan 2017 16:28
      NR 35 Station Master

    Location: south australia
    Hello everyone.

    Does anyone know if any Grain Train will be running on the 22nd and 23rd? If so where are they going? Thanks to anyone who has any infomation which can help!

    Matt
    Posted: 17 Jan 2017 01:02
      pjknife Assistant Commissioner

    Location: Port Lincoln
    Hello everyone.

    Does anyone know if any Grain Train will be running on the 22nd and 23rd? If so where are they going? Thanks to anyone who has any infomation which can help!

    Matt
    NR 35

    Quite a few runs have been cancelled lately due to the high temperatures (including today), so there's no guarantee that any scheduled working will actually run. I don't know the actual plans for the week, but if they run, it's more likely to be Cummins and back twice in a day. The pattern begins with an 8:30 am departure from Port Lincoln to wherever, and take it from there.
    Posted: 19 Jan 2017 14:23
      pjknife Assistant Commissioner

    Location: Port Lincoln
    I'm pleasantly surprised, but the first of the AHGXs to come to Port Lincoln this year has been repainted into GWA orange. It looks stunning, with yellow roof, black undergear and GWA logo. Currently held inside until its test run, which is likely to be around the end of the month. Also interesting is the fact that it is still coded AHGX. The last time a group of these vehicles were here they carried the ENHB code while on n.g.
    Posted: 19 Jan 2017 14:30
      Trainplanner Chief Commissioner

    Location: Along the Line
    Great - Love to see a photo in due course!!!
    Posted: 19 Jan 2017 14:59
      NR 35 Station Master

    Location: south australia
    Hello everyone.

    Does anyone know if any Grain Train will be running on the 22nd and 23rd? If so where are they going? Thanks to anyone who has any infomation which can help!

    Matt

    Quite a few runs have been cancelled lately due to the high temperatures (including today), so there's no guarantee that any scheduled working will actually run. I don't know the actual plans for the week, but if they run, it's more likely to be Cummins and back twice in a day. The pattern begins with an 8:30 am departure from Port Lincoln to wherever, and take it from there.
    pjknife
    Thank you Mate!
    Posted: 19 Jan 2017 22:24
      pjknife Assistant Commissioner

    Location: Port Lincoln
    Narrow gauge AHGX 15 was enjoying the sunshine at Port Lincoln today. Photo taken with permission.

    Posted: 25 Jan 2017 17:38
      greasyrhys Chief Commissioner

    Location: MacDonald Park, SA
    Looks pretty good, thanks for sharing
    Posted: 25 Jan 2017 22:06
      pjknife Assistant Commissioner

    Location: Port Lincoln
    AHGX 15 went for a test run to Cummins yesterday. It trailed #5AE1 out of Port Lincoln, and here it is on arrival at Cummins before being shunted to the Bunker Siding overhead loading bins.
    Posted: 17 Feb 2017 09:50
      Trainplanner Chief Commissioner

    Location: Along the Line
    Looks good
    Posted: 17 Feb 2017 11:26

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