I remember watching trains with my brother back in the 70’s here in the US. The best part was hearing them coming! Especially in an area with lots of curves on the tracks. Love of the old E and F units. Especially with the Leslie A200 horn!!!

@Schony747

3 жыл бұрын

We are very fortunate to still have so many running around as well. Thanks for looking.

Nice to see Metro are making sure their borrowed locomotives are safe from vandals

Not so much struggling up the incline as operating within the locos' design maximum. The relatively small amount of exhaust smoke for the large tonnage being hauled indicates good quality fuel and well-tuned injectors. Most impressive!

@Schony747

6 жыл бұрын

Very impressive as two of the locos are over 50 years old and still running on a mainline freight serivce.

Hello there, sounding REALLY, great for the old locos, slowly up the grade, Cheers from NJ,,, USA

@Schony747

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to have a look 😀😀

I am in love withe the S class. Shame theres only one or two in revenue service. All locomotive are beautiful though. Great video and a well deserved thumbs up!!

Wonderful to watch this and thank you for taking time out to share. Greetings from Matamata, New Zealand.

@Schony747

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for having a look 😀😀😀😀

Great video, they were working really hard, fantastic sound

@Schony747

6 жыл бұрын

It's a great location for trains as the gradient is pretty steep. You always get good sound out of the locos.

Super Series on the G class saving the day!

@Schony747

5 жыл бұрын

It sounded pretty good as well! Thanks for looking.

That looked like a 40 Block which is 3050T, and those locos did a Fantastic Job on the Warrenheip Bank....Rob

@Schony747

6 жыл бұрын

Any locos climbing that grade do an excellent job.

Love the sound of EMD's working hard.

@Schony747

Жыл бұрын

Yes a very cool and recognised sound anywhere

Great video

@Schony747

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Those 567s are screaming spilling their guts out, just like they were intended too.....

@Schony747

5 жыл бұрын

Yes and it sounded pretty cool trackside. You could here it over 1 km away.

Very very impressive I thought the first engine was going to blow up 😬

@Schony747

2 жыл бұрын

The lead loco G521 is actually now in for a component change out and overhaul and will look pretty impressive when it reappears.

Great video. Shame on Metro for not looking after a Victorian icon

@Schony747

3 жыл бұрын

The locos were hired from CFCLA and personally I thought they were kept in pretty good order over the lease agreement considering their age.

Awesome . . .

Wow, that is one powerful train. The fact that it can move that much at all, let alone up a hill is amazing. Is it on the wrong side of the tracks? And also does it have the power to move faster once it is on a flat run or is it a slow and steady trip all the way? Another great video as always. ☺️👍

@airgunzel4430

6 жыл бұрын

Two tracks run between Ballarat and Warrenheip, these two tracks operate as two completely separate railway lines - the northern track being mainly used by V/Line passenger trains heading to and from Melbourne, while the southern track is only used by trains headed between Ballarat and Geelong - which are almost exclusively freight services. It's a 2% grade (1 in 50). As this train originated in Northern Victoria, it's using the northern Track from Melbourne. It definitely will move faster when it gets to more level track further ahead.

@christopherduffie9036

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great info Air Gunzel. It was odd for me seeing this train on the opposite side to what the usual passenger trains do and was puzzling to me as I usually only see the inner city and surrounding area trains. Makes sense to have the freight use it's own track almost exclusively as it would slow down passenger services if shared. Would be great to see this train going faster on a level track as you said. I was impressed by the fact it could even move all that at all, amazing power. Thanks again, it is always great learning new things. ☺️👍

@DarkLordSauron100

4 жыл бұрын

Geelong-Ballarat was built as a double-track line from the outset in 1862, however it was singled between North Geelong and Warrenheip Junction in 1934. In 1995, the junction at Warrenheip was abolished, and line between Ballarat East and Warrenheip was reconfigured to operate as two separate parallel railways. And yeah, beyond Warrenheip Bank, the Geelong-Ballarat line has gradients as light as 1 in 212 and gentle curvature. Freight trains would make easy work of it.

Where's notch 9 when you need it

@RedArrow73

4 жыл бұрын

Where are the SD9's when you need them?

@KuntalGhosh

4 жыл бұрын

I think this train has only 5 notches!

In the old days we would rev the old emd's up in neutral in the dark and you could see sparks shoot out the exhaust. Of course I would never do that now (lol) and the newer engines don't seem to do that. Good smoke show (from the emds). It's ashamed when they tag the egines, let alone the freight cars.

@Schony747

2 жыл бұрын

Tags are a part of the scene these days unfortunately. It's still good to see the of locos running around with all the new locos on order

G class just digging in deep there.

@lachlantrainvideos

4 жыл бұрын

I was told by an ex VR and V/line driver that the G class were the best at holding on to whatever traction it can get and rarely stalled

@NoBody-ht1oh

4 жыл бұрын

Lachlan’s Train Channel I drive for PN and I agree that G’s and 81’s are fantastic.

@lachlantrainvideos

4 жыл бұрын

No Body yeah I’ve heard some great things about those, I’m assuming the BLs are just as good?

@NoBody-ht1oh

4 жыл бұрын

Lachlan’s Train Channel pretty much the same loco. Don’t see them in Brisbane though

@lachlantrainvideos

4 жыл бұрын

No Body yeah. They don’t leave Victoria/NSW/SA a whole lot

Wouldn’t it have been better to have 2 locomotives pulling and one pushing at the rear or am I missing something,it might have made better progress up that incline,those locomotives were certainly getting stuck in at full power without too much smoke which proves they weren’t over fuelling them to gain power.

@Schony747

2 жыл бұрын

Both lines are bi directional. So to get the locos behind to push the train, the locos would have had to run via Bacchus Marsh which would have been a long process due to finding a suitable path for the locos. Running via Geelong the only trains that use that line are freight and it was quicker to get the locos to the train that way

I'm only learning about this Warrenheip bank climb after watching vids on KZread as loooove steam locomotives and diesel engines. I understand it's situated near Ballarat but where exactly is it if I want to watch?? Can you tell me.. it seems such a gradient to get up for grain loads I'm sure train driver's loath it. Intrigued is understatement

@Schony747

6 жыл бұрын

Melbourne side of Ballarat. It's only a few minutes outside Ballarat. www.railpage.com.au/locations/au/vic/warrenheip-bank

@Granrock578

6 жыл бұрын

Schony747 thanks for the info and reply

@ronwoods7778

4 жыл бұрын

My primary and secondary schools were either side of Warrenheip Bank, but closer to Ballarat. That was in the 1950s - 1960s change-over period from steam to diesel, when double headed steamers hauled wheat in four-wheeled wagons, often with another steam loco in the rear. Obviously, I didn't mind going to school with sights like that every day!

Such a Odd set up too, what I’m assuming is an SCT G or BL class, a metro B class and a VR S class.

@Schony747

Жыл бұрын

The G was owned by Qube but still had SCT colours. The S was hired from Steamrail and the B from CFCLA which had the loco on hire to Metro Trains Melbourne

@OddBallThe4th8382

Жыл бұрын

@@Schony747 very interesting, thanks for that!

I believe S313 is now with SSR on standard gauge

@Schony747

2 жыл бұрын

First time in 60 years 313 has been gauge converted.

Dear me,those first two locos look well cared for. I suppose they're on short term lease?

@Schony747

6 жыл бұрын

Leased from CFCLA and Seymour. Qube will take any locos from anywhere when available.

Yes sir!!! 💪💪

@Schony747

5 жыл бұрын

Yep. Fabulous sound. Thanks for looking.

I think I can, i think I can

@Schony747

Жыл бұрын

I thought I could and I did 😀😀

there is no struggle there!

@Schony747

4 жыл бұрын

It's always a tough gig getting up the bank but it's a fantastic sight and sound for us.

@fredlohmann1448

4 жыл бұрын

@@Schony747 i love 567B 567C i MISS it now

@fredlohmann1448

4 жыл бұрын

@@Schony747 its not the same here anymore! you can baRLEY HEAR A 567B OR 567C HERE! MOSTLEY ON SHORTLINE RAILWAYS OR RAILROADS HERE!

With out the G class it doesn't make it up that far

How long can a loco last running hard like that - no pushers?

@Schony747

3 жыл бұрын

The old heritage stuff does get thrashed about a bit.

Could have used a pair of engines pushing on the rear to get up the hill.

@Schony747

6 жыл бұрын

Pretty impressive considering.

Do loco drivers get really frustrated when it's not happening up the hill or is it just part of the job?.

@Schony747

4 жыл бұрын

Part of the job I suppose. It must get a bit frustrating doing low speeds up the gradient but I'm sure they are used to it.

Great video mate I prefer the alcos over this modern stuff just boring NRs everyday I would prefer a S or a B or even a G

@Schony747

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think some of the crews would have that opinion 😅🤣😂

great video, love the sound. (sorry if I'm being pedantic but you spelt 'are' 'ae' at 0:22).

@Schony747

6 жыл бұрын

I picked that typo up after I'd uploaded it as well. It's a bit late to change now. Thanks for pointing it out.

A Strine Trine?

@Schony747

4 жыл бұрын

Could be with the age of the locos.

Standard or Broad gauge?

@Schony747

4 жыл бұрын

Broad Gauge through Ballarat.

What engine is in the loco??

@Schony747

3 жыл бұрын

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_Railways_B_class_(diesel)

So many video trains stalling out on this grade. It wasn’t even that long of a train! What is the grade here and how come they don’t just add an extra locomotive… They know it’s going to stall

@Schony747

4 жыл бұрын

Can't remember the exact grade. There normally aren't too many issues with trains. It's just a very slow patient climb.

1600 mm gauge?

@Schony747

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed broad gauge track.

That happens if the freight trains are very long.

@Schony747

2 жыл бұрын

It happens regularly at Warrenheip anyway

You all failed to hear a hand brake sqealling at nearly about the middle of the consist. You need to remember posted horse power were from when those old hunks of junk were new.. There is no need to keep using junk from the jurasic era.

@Schony747

2 жыл бұрын

That's true and there are environmental benefits as well for new locos. More new locos are coming on line which means the heritage locos can do what they are designed to do. Haul heritage trains

So this headed towards ballarat or going to geelong or melbourne?

@Schony747

3 жыл бұрын

Geelong

@zdravkoleski2375

3 жыл бұрын

@@Schony747 so shouldn't it be downhill then?

Talk about a Struggle ! Talk about 'taggers' outside the US. S M H

@Schony747

3 жыл бұрын

There is plenty of moving art on display around Victoria as the grain cars tend to sit around for long periods making the consist an easy target for "artists".

Who are these cowboys ? Never heard of them.

@Schony747

2 жыл бұрын

Qube have been around for a number of years. Previously in Victoria much of the rolling stock was old stuff. With new business contracts brings new locos so at least it's a start.

@DJ99777

2 жыл бұрын

@@Schony747 do you pronounce it cube ?

What is this, the 1800s? Embarassing. Get some new locos. And while your at it, electrify that line. Jesus christ...

@ronwoods7778

4 жыл бұрын

Not enough traffic on that line to justify electrification.

@lachlantrainvideos

4 жыл бұрын

Ron Woods nowhere near enough traffic on a freight line with about 4 trains a week

@ThePaulv12

2 жыл бұрын

They'll have to hire you for your profound insight - halfwit goose!