Thursday 3 November 2022

Fassifern

 Here are some shots from a recent trip to Fassifern. This may seem strange but this is the first time I have been to Fassifern to photograph trains. There is a good variety and frequency of trains on this section of track. In the steam era this was a very popular location for rail fans. There are numerous youtube videos of trains climbing Fassifern Bank. The station was the junction for the Toronto line but this was closed years ago. You can get some good shots on the platform and I hope to return again. I hope you enjoy the shots.











Grafton XPT













Armidale Explorer

Oscar set




Beresfield

 Here are a few pics from Beresfield in Oct 22. Whilst this is still a busy section of track it was noticeable that the frequency of coal trains was fewer.




















Tuesday 1 November 2022

Newcastle Light Rail

 Here are some photos taken of the light rail in Newcastle. There are six stops. Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Civic, Crown St, Queens Wharf and Newcastle Beach. The service is quite frequent even late at night. You will notice there are no overhead wires. The pantograph goes up each time the vehicle stops at a station and recharges the batteries.

Newcastle Interchange