The Afghan Express
Jan 11, 2019 08:26:38 #
The Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society (PRRPS), restore, maintain and operate a collection of historical and heritage steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock over the last remaining 39 kilometres (24 miles), section of the former narrow gauge (3' 6''), Commonwealth Railway's Central Australian Railway between Quorn and Port Augusta in South Australia's mid north. The society, managed and operated entirely by volunteers, periodically run various trains including the Afghan Express which is a six hour excursion from Port Augusta to Quorn and return. The railway winds through the picturesque Pichi Richi Pass in the southern Flinders Ranges.
Built in 1925, NM 25 prepares to depart Port Augusta with its consist of 100 year old passenger coaches.
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The Afghan Express begins winding through Pichi Richi Pass in the Flinders Ranges shortly after departing Port Augusta.
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NM25 has been turned around and attached to the other end of the train for the reuturn jouney from Quorn to Port Augusta.
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It is all downhil on the return run to Port Augusta through Pichi Richi Pass.
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Back in Port Augusta at the end of the day's run.
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Jan 11, 2019 08:55:11 #
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Jan 11, 2019 11:32:53 #
Interesting locomotive and excursion!
Did you get any shots inside the cab?
Pat
Did you get any shots inside the cab?
Pat
Jan 11, 2019 12:07:46 #
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Jan 12, 2019 00:29:06 #
Paloviejo wrote:
Good stuff....steamers are the best!
Steam trains take me back to growing up in the Adelaide Hills. I lived near the main south line out of Adelaide and frequently watched and rode on trains hauled by steam locomotives. The day out described in my post brought back pleasant memories of the smell, sight and sound of traveling with steam. Thanks for looking Paloviejo.
Jan 12, 2019 00:37:59 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Interesting locomotive and excursion!
Did you get any shots inside the cab?
Pat
Did you get any shots inside the cab?
Pat
Thanks for looking Jay Pat. Sadly I did not get any inside cab photos. Some of the crew had a four hour drive to get home after they stabled the locomotive for the night so not surprisingly they did not feel like hanging around.
Jan 12, 2019 00:39:15 #
kmpankopf wrote:
Awesome shots.
Thank you kmpankopf. It was an awesome day out too.
Jan 12, 2019 14:37:53 #
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jpgto wrote:
Very nice series of images.
Thanks for looking jpgto.
Jan 23, 2019 09:19:53 #
Jan 23, 2019 23:17:19 #
DickC wrote:
Very nice group, thanks!! 
Thanks for looking in DickC.
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