Posts for: Thorny Devil
May 31, 2018 07:54:02 #
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Jay Pat wrote:
Enjoyed the images!
I remember a show about the Ghan.
Pat
I remember a show about the Ghan.
Pat
Thanks Jay Pat.
May 31, 2018 07:53:29 #
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travisdeland wrote:
Great pix-there was a show about this train on a series(History Channel, I believe) called Mighty Trains, probably 2 years ago. really got me interested in coming over to shoot trains-hopefully I can make that happen in a couple of years. from what I've learned, there's a lot of great railroading in Australia.
There have been several TV documentaries made about the Ghan. Thanks for looking Travis.
May 31, 2018 07:51:15 #
May 31, 2018 05:10:31 #
May 31, 2018 04:16:13 #
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Great Southern Rail operate a weekly passenger service from Adelaide in South Australia to Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia.The train is called The Ghan - a name derived from an earlier period in Australia's history when cameleers "imported" from Afghanistan were engaged to work camels, also imported from the India, Afghanistan and Pakistan region of South Asia. Camel trains were used to carry all manner of supplies, construction materials and mail across the barren outback areas of Australia before railways were established. Camel trains were used extensively during the construction of railways in the remote parts of South Australia and Western Australia.
Travelling on Ghan is cited as one of the worlds Great Railway Journeys and takes 54 hours including a four hour stopover in Alice Springs (roughly half way), to cover the 2,979 km (1,851 miles) journey from Adelaide to Darwin. Average train length is 774 metres (2,539 feet), average total train weight is 1,400 tonnes (1,543 US tons), average speed of train is 85 km / hour (53 miles / hour).
Travelling on Ghan is cited as one of the worlds Great Railway Journeys and takes 54 hours including a four hour stopover in Alice Springs (roughly half way), to cover the 2,979 km (1,851 miles) journey from Adelaide to Darwin. Average train length is 774 metres (2,539 feet), average total train weight is 1,400 tonnes (1,543 US tons), average speed of train is 85 km / hour (53 miles / hour).
The Ghan about 20 minutes north of Alice Springs as it begins the long journey north to Darwin. 12th October 2015.
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The light is fading as the rear of the train disappears into the distance. 12th October 2015
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Another day, another Ghan on its way north in the late afternoon of 26th October 2015.
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May 31, 2018 02:46:53 #
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ClinchfieldPaul wrote:
A few photos from the streamliner event
Excellent photos and a great collection of classic motive power.
May 31, 2018 02:43:23 #
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don1047 wrote:
White Pass RR. Skagway, AK to Canadian border.
Great scenery. It looks like the locos are working hard too.
May 31, 2018 02:41:36 #
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Rich1939 wrote:
#473 near Needleton Co.(?)
Great photo. I like the compound air compressor on the front of the smoke-box but it must hamper access to the smoke-box for major servicing.
May 31, 2018 02:36:59 #
May 31, 2018 02:05:49 #
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Robert Bailey wrote:
For my eye, I actually prefer the B&W image.
I like it. It is great to see these old work horses on display. I was fortunate to grow up in the steam era and I can still hear and smell the enticing sounds and smells of a steam locomotive.
May 31, 2018 00:11:26 #
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RichardTaylor wrote:
Lithgow, NSW, 1962
A digital photograph of one of my prints from 1962.
A digital photograph of one of my prints from 1962.
Interesting photo with electric loco approaching in the background. Also looks like may be a crew change happening on the steamer as well.
May 30, 2018 23:58:14 #
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Rich1939 wrote:
In the early 90's I read that the Santa Fe intended to replace the semaphores so while traveling through New Mexico I saw this near the town of Wagon Mound.
They made for a decent photo but, as far as I know they are still there!
They made for a decent photo but, as far as I know they are still there!
I also like the telegraph lines to the right of the tracks, looks they might still have been in use when the photo was taken.
May 30, 2018 23:54:00 #
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tinplater wrote:
Scottsdale is so fortunate to have a fabulous city railroad park with live steam trains running throughout the park. For us the recently completed model layout building/museum is a highlight of any visit. Newest addition is the Z gauge layout. Here is a photo of my wife who was allowed to enter into the middle of the layout. Trains in operation of all gauges, from scale to toytrains.
Wow! was the first thing that came to mind when I saw the layout in your photo.
May 30, 2018 23:49:09 #
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Rich1939 wrote:
Rio Grande Southern trestle at Trout Lake Co.
Great photo and beautiful scenery. I can smell the pine trees and fresh mountain air and hear the nearby stream as it flows over the rocks.
May 30, 2018 23:46:12 #
LEO74 wrote:
Someone doubted I live in the Bronx. Some pictures from the Bronx Zoo.
Great photos. I especially like the tiger.