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Heritage Express - Legend Of Steam Riverina Tour, 29th August - 1st September 2013

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      MC3801 Train Controller
    Posted: 27 Aug 2013 14:21

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      Dave46 Station Master

    ARTC TAA is finally out today.  Please note the later timings for the last two shuttles from Wagga, as a bonus the last one will go as far as The Rock.

    Trip 4 now leaves Wagga Wagga at 12.40, returning 1.43
    Trip 5 now 2.04, returns at 3.22


    Regards

    David
    Posted: 27 Aug 2013 14:28
      MC3801 Train Controller

    Important news on the Junee Fathers Day Express that Heritage Express put up on their website yestersay:

    All seats on-board the XPT (for the return journey from Harden to Junee) are now sold out. For passengers able to make their own return arrangements, one-way tickets are now being offered for the forward, northbound sector — on the steam train from Junee to Harden.
    Posted: 27 Aug 2013 18:32
      SJB Deputy Commissioner

    Location: Sydney, NSW
    Wow, if anything was to sell out I would have thought the HE train would.
    Posted: 27 Aug 2013 18:41
      MC3801 Train Controller

    Riverina tour starts tomorrow. Smile
    Posted: 28 Aug 2013 15:36
      Raichase Captain Rant!

    Location: Sydney, NSW
    Riverina tour starts tomorrow. Smile
    MC3801
    I thought it was Friday?
    Posted: 28 Aug 2013 16:14
      SJB Deputy Commissioner

    Location: Sydney, NSW
    0900 Departure from Campbelltown.
    Posted: 28 Aug 2013 16:14
      MC3801 Train Controller

    How come the train is departing from Campbelltown instead of Central?
    Posted: 28 Aug 2013 20:08
      SJB Deputy Commissioner

    Location: Sydney, NSW
    I would surmise that it is easier to start the journey from Campbelltown than trying to obtain a path out of Central in morning peak.
    Posted: 28 Aug 2013 21:14
      konkos Assistant Commissioner

    Location: Live next door to half-bar
    3642 was only a few minutes late into Harden.  A quick 10 minutes for a checkover and she was off heading south with much steam blowing off and picking up speed for the big climb up to Demondrale then onto Coota.  She looked the part and couple dozen railfollowers were on hand to recording the event.  I am looking forward to Sunday for her return to Harden but this time I will bring an extra batt for the camera.
    konkos
    Posted: 29 Aug 2013 20:15
      MC3801 Train Controller

    There is footage of the train passing through Jerrawa earlier today on the NSWGR C36 Class Facebook page.

    https://www.facebook.com/nswgrc36class
    Posted: 29 Aug 2013 21:47
      c3526blue Deputy Commissioner

    Location: in the cuckoos nest
    The Late Goulburn Report

    Hi all,

    The two RTM specials passed through Goulburn earlier today.

    6S13 (3642 and train) moved to Goulburn Workshop (AHSC) for servicing and watering and was stationed on the eastern side of the workshop whilst this work was undertaken.  All vehicles proceeded to the workshop.  The train consist was short one passenger carriage (the MBE was missing).

    6L51 (led by 4520 and 44211) went past the workshop at 13:26, over half an hour early.  There were (I think) 11 vehicles in the consist, rather than 9 as per the TAA.  It was difficult to be sure as I was watching through a rather dirty window from the roundhouse, and over the top of a stored Qube grain train.

    3642 had an extended service (until 14:06) and returned to the station and passed the workshop and roundhouse at 14:23 (about 10 min late).  She sounded to be in fine fettle with a safety valve lifted whilst climbing the grade past the workshop until she was shut off under the highway bridge.

    Happy touring,

    John



    Posted: 29 Aug 2013 23:37
      MC3801 Train Controller

    Today, the train will be making it's way to Junee from Cootamundra during the early morning, then it is making it's way to Coolamon on the branch line. The train will then return to Junee, then the XPT will take the passengers back to Sydney from Junee. Also on today as the Legend of Steam Schools Day. 3642 be operating two Shuttle Trips from Junee to Coolamon and Marrar. The first Shuttle Trip from Junee will depart at 9:10AM and will arrive back at Junee at 12:16PM. 3642 will be hauling the second Shuttle Trip from Junee to Marrar. This Shuttle Trip departs Junee at 12:45PM and will return around 2:10PM.
    Posted: 30 Aug 2013 07:16
      grant3830 Junior Train Controller

    If anyone found a blue and black camera bag on the pedestrian overbridge at Cootamundra station  could they PM me please?
    Posted: 30 Aug 2013 08:13
      jcsaws63 Locomotive Driver

    Location: 200Mts from the 535k post
    See you all Saturday at Wagga.
    The 5th trip to Uranquinty has now been changed to The Rock and back. ETP 14.05 trips is 80mins. Great bonus.
    So now I have to get an extra 60mins for lunch.
    Posted: 30 Aug 2013 09:44
      MC3801 Train Controller

    Today, 3642 will be hauling Shuttle Trips from Wagga Wagga throughout the day. The locomotive will be hauling 5 Shuttle Trips to Uranquinty, and one Shuttle Trip to The Rock.

    Here is the timetable for today's Shuttle Trips.

    Today, Heritage Express will be operating the Legend Of Steam Wagga Wagga Steam Train Rides. 3642 will be hauling Shuttle Trips from Wagga Wagga throughout the day. The Loco will be hauling 5 Shuttle Trips to Uranquinty, and 1 Shuttle Trip to The Rock.

    Here is the timetable for today's Shuttle Trips:

    Shuttle Trip 1 to Uranquinty and return:
    Departing Wagga Wagga - 9:30AM
    Arriving at Wagga Wagga: 10:15AM

    Shuttle Trip 2 to Uranquinty and return:
    Departing Wagga Wagga - 10:30AM
    Arriving at Wagga Wagga - 11:15AM

    Shuttle Trip 3 to Uranquinty and return:
    Departing Wagga Wagga - 11:30AM
    Arriving at Wagga Wagga - 12:15PM

    Shuttle Trip 4 to Uranquinty and return:
    Departing Wagga Wagga - 12:40PM
    Arriving at Wagga Wahgga - 1:35PM

    Shuttle Trip 5 to The Rock and return:
    Departing Wagga Wagga - 2:04PM
    Arriving at Wagga Wagga - 3:24PM

    Shuttle Trip 6 to Uranquinty and return:
    Departing Wagga Wagga - 3:35PM
    Arriving at Wagga Wagga - 4:20PM
    Posted: 31 Aug 2013 07:26
      MC3801 Train Controller

    Here is the link to a video called 'A Touch of History' showing 3642 at Junee Railway Station.

    http://au.prime7.yahoo.com/n4/news/a/-/local/18725145/a-touch-of-history-video/
    Posted: 31 Aug 2013 13:28
      Barrington Womble Photo Nazi

    Location: Banned
    Today, the train will be making it's way to Junee from Cootamundra during the early morning, then it is making it's way to Coolamon on the branch line. The train will then return to Junee, then the XPT will take the passengers back to Sydney from Junee. Also on today as the Legend of Steam Schools Day. 3642 be operating two Shuttle Trips from Junee to Coolamon and Marrar. The first Shuttle Trip from Junee will depart at 9:10AM and will arrive back at Junee at 12:16PM. 3642 will be hauling the second Shuttle Trip from Junee to Marrar. This Shuttle Trip departs Junee at 12:45PM and will return around 2:10PM.
    MC3801
    Can you please stop regurgitating the tour brochure?

    Those who are there don't need the running commentry. Those of us who are not there, don't need the brochure being repeated either. We're more interested in reports, and photos from the people who are lucky enough to be able to chase the Pig about.

    Stop post-whoring.

    First, and final warning.
    Posted: 31 Aug 2013 13:39
      MC3801 Train Controller

    NSWGR C36 Class Facebook Page just put up the times for 3642's return journey tomorrow, including the Junee Fathers Day Express from Junee - Harden.

    Here are the times:

    depart Junee 0845, arrive Cootamundra 0955 depart 1020, pass Wallendbeen 1049, arrive Harden 1113, depart 1330, arrive Yass Jct 1450, depart 1500, arrive Goulburn 1645, depart 1718, pass Medway Junction 1747, Wingello 1757, Exeter 1817, arrive Moss Vale 1828, Harden day Train changes to diesel loco. attach steam loco and swt, to transfer depart 1940, arrive Picton 2032, attach loco for he haul up to Thirlmere, depart Picton 2055, arrive Maldon Frame C 2057, depart 2105, arrive Thirlmere 2125
    Posted: 31 Aug 2013 18:59
      jcsaws63 Locomotive Driver

    Location: 200Mts from the 535k post
    Well I had a great day to The Rock and back. There should be some great photo's about as there were dozens of people with Big As# shooters on the sides of the track, bridges, farms and back roads. If I had thought earlier i could of pointed out some other spots.
    Anyway a top day by all. i will have to get some photos of my trip soon.
    A good job also by 44211 and to the 2 end refurb carriages.
    Posted: 31 Aug 2013 21:47
      2502 Station Staff

    Sadly couldn't make it there this time but where would be the best place to view footage, YouTube channels and see some photos
    Posted: 01 Sep 2013 20:33
      lsrailfan Chief Commissioner

    Location: Somewhere you're not
    Hi all, Here are a few Photos I took from Yesterday's Harden day Train,

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/32678796@N05/9651633318/in/photostream/- 3642 Stands at Harden Platform, After having been watered by the Local Fire Brigade

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/32678796@N05/9651643782/in/photostream/- Another shot of 3642 at Harden, This time Standing at the Sydney end of the Platform

    The following shots are taken from Onboard the train, As 3642 Is steaming her way back to Sydney, through the Southern Highlands

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/32678796@N05/9648400489/in/photostream/

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/32678796@N05/9651637232/in/photostream/

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/32678796@N05/9651641218/in/photostream/

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/32678796@N05/9648404415/in/photostream/

    Hope you enjoy them

    Kind Regards
    Posted: 02 Sep 2013 12:35
      Henry Herby

    Location: Victoria
    What a brilliant few days away. Really quite enjoyable...

    A+ to the Rail Transport Museum/Heritage Express for running this tour. 3642 put on quite a show... Smile

    Being from Melbourne, a group of us traveled up to chase it around. With also traveling a shuttle...



    It was really quite sad and appalling with this one rail enthusiast. Who chose to place himself and camera in front of the photo line at Bethungra waiting for the pig to do the 2nd loop... With numerous requests to move and denied all. You even had a vest on... Really a vest? Christ. Rolling Eyes
    But I'm sure not only myself and others will go out of our way to stand in front of you next time. You really brought down that morning and pissed off a lot of people...

    Posted: 02 Sep 2013 21:18
      hellraiser Chief Train Controller

    Location: Newcastle, NSW
    A video clip of 3642 departing Junee on Saturday morning for Wagga, what a great 4 days following the train out to Wagga and back.  It appears the shuttle runs in Wagga were a big hit. It seems all carriages were mostly full on all 6 shuttle runs.  Well done to the friendly volunteers and the Staff of the NSWRTM.



    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhjJBsqgVw4&feature=c4-overview&list=UU3ESsc9x6T2EVcoNKSLgjBg

    enjoy
    Richard
    Posted: 02 Sep 2013 21:20
      Bevan Wall Deputy Commissioner

    That is just appalling behaviour, especially if there was already an established photo line set up when the person arrived. I don't know if I'ld been able to contain myself if I'ld been there - I reckon a few rocks may have been thrown. Did you happen to notice what type of car he was driving?
    BW
    [quote="Henry"]What a brilliant few days away. Really quite enjoyable...

    A+ to the Rail Transport Museum/Heritage Express for running this tour. 3642 put on quite a show... Smile

    Being from Melbourne, a group of us traveled up to chase it around. With also traveling a shuttle...



    It was really quite sad and appalling with this one rail enthusiast. Who chose to place himself and camera in front of the photo line at Bethungra waiting for the pig to do the 2nd loop... With numerous requests to move and denied all. You even had a vest on... Really a vest? Christ. Rolling Eyes
    But I'm sure not only myself and others will go out of our way to stand in front of you next time. You really brought down that morning and pissed off a lot of people...
    Posted: 02 Sep 2013 23:32

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