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Thanks Dave

Thank you, you're welcome, all the best

I waited for the return trip from Wallarobba, but I wasn't happen with the scene and took a punt and departed to change locations, then the train turned up, never mind.....

@@australiasindustrialage689 I've been on a few rides with the Tin Hares when they went only as far as the Wallarobba Passing Loop. These days they go all the way up to Dungog.

@@neilforbes416 I think they did go to Dungog now that I think of it

@@australiasindustrialage689 They did, eventually. At first the Tin Hares went only to Wallarobba Passing Loop, then later all the way to Dungog. On my *Trams & Trains* channel I have videos of going only as far as Wallarobba PL as well as all the way to Dungog, and also videos of the return to Paterson from both locations.

Hi Neil, If it was the opening scene I think it was the 9/1, the date is on the video. I tried to use a shot of it featured on the video, but the scene was the wrong proportions, so it didn't work.

@@australiasindustrialage689 Them's the breaks!

And that goes also from me! Cheers, Stephen. PS - Keep watch for the Richmond Vale Railway Museum, they may be reopening sometime in 2025.

You're very kind, all the best mate

Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it

Why would you doubt it? 99% of my footage is NSW, it would be very expensive to travel here if I wasn't

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback

Thanks Frank

Thanks Ian, You're very kind, I love the Nth Coast line for the very reasons you pointed out

You're very kind!

You're very kind, thank you

Thank you I appreciate it

Most certainly, it is in some ways an honoury steam loco that is very underutilised. The trouble is that the folk at THNSW do not know the history of the Model-RSC3 and what a pivotal role the related RS3 played in the early stages of dieselisation, particularly in the USA. Another issue is that it is unreliable, but this does not mean it should be so. My grandfather was a leading-hand fitter in the early days at Delec and he spoke well of the 40 Class. Moreover, the Lousiville & Nashville also spoke well of their Alcos, especially the RS3s. I would such that their wows stem from the inexperience of the staff as many have rarely if even worked on Alcos. Their experience would be many on EMD and GE with some Alcos.I stand to be corrected though.

​@australiasindustrialage689 Interesting and imo opinion it would be the perfect loco to haul the loopline trains in the summer.

Thanks for comment

It's not too bad by day, but certainly the case at night. While I dod like trucks, I do agree that they are a problem, hopefully Inland Rail will resolve it

@@australiasindustrialage689 Well said Stephen reopen all the NSW rail network cheers Bob.🍺

Thank you, you are very kind

You're very kind, They are mostly owned by private individuls

@@australiasindustrialage689 "ChumRail" (a private individual) owns 42103 & 42105, I forget who owns 42101.

Thanks mate, you're very kind

Thank you, you're very kind

My word yes! I appreciate your comment

Yes, as was the Brisbane Ltd and GC Motorail, sad when they went.

My word, Thirlmere to Colo Vale , the way it looks will be open for 2025

@@australiasindustrialage689 Not all the way to Mittagong?.

As you would probably be aware, they were essentially a RS3 with two additional axles, hence RSC-3. They were mainly used on loco-hauled trains in Nth America and hence, they also did well on passenger services in NSW. The RS3 was a better pulling engine, due to the absence of the idle mid axle. Thanks for your comment

You're very kind.

I was going to use the Mack as my title page, I used the Kenworth because it had the string of trucks behind it, thus fitting the theme better. Nonetheless that old Mack is beautiful

Amen, yes it is a tremendous experience. I'd love to get there again, but unfortunately rising living costs are eating into my savings.

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Yes I apologise for that, I hope to re-do that video in the future, which will hopefully remedy that problem

It's an amazing place!

Not in Australia, but there are numerous locomotives overseas, including Garratts on the African continent that outperform the 60 Class. Nonetheless they are most certainly a spectacular engine.

@@australiasindustrialage689 Yes, I know the EAR 59s and the SAR GLs had way more power but neither look as good as the 60. The 59 comes close and the GL is as ugly as sin.

@@davidrayner9832 Fair enough, That's a matter of opinion that you are entitled to, to be honest, I admire the African designs, but I do agree that the NSW design is exceptional. I just wanted to quash the common myth that the 60 Class is the most powerful in the Southern hemisphere.

@@australiasindustrialage689 I don't know that anyone thinks they were. In fact, the 60s were a little underdone in my opinion but that's because they were intended to be a branchline loco. Had they been intended for mainline use, they could've weighed 400 tons on their 16 axles and with a 300 psi boiler, had far greater power. In fact, that the contract was cancelled before the 50 were built tells us they should never have been built with the coming of the diesels but of all the monumental blunders the NSWGR has made, I forgive them that one.

@@davidrayner9832 Well stated

Thanks for your comment, yes that is a weakness of some of my videos. I'm planning to re-do this video and fix some of the errors.