Loved it. Thank you. A walk (rather ride) down memory lane (rail!)... From 1980 onwards I use to catch the Mildura to Ballarat then via to Geelong back and forth 45 years ago, thereabouts. I was so disappoint that Kennett closed the passenger service!
I used to get off and on the train at Hattah to go camping and hiking around the lakes and the Murray River. Nice to see the platform is still there. 😊
Thanks for the wonderful sharing with us and the beautiful ride from Mildura to Maryborough longest trip for nearly 6 hours video and many more to ride to maybe Ballarat!! See you next chapter!! The best V-line train ever!! 👌😉🚂🚄❤
Super interesting seeing the countryside. Thanks for filming this for us. That SG changeover from right to left at 5:29:22 looks scary. I guess it works!!!
If they wanted to re-introduce a Melbourne to Mildura train service, using the present infrastructure and N class locomotive hauled N sets, it would take around 8 hours to 8.5 hours to complete the journey. This includes a stop in Maryborough to change to the V/locity service to Melbourne. The quickest coach service takes around 7.5 hours. A standard gauge line from Maryborough to Geelong would speed up the trip. Using standard gauge V/locity railcars, with appropriate track and level crossing upgrades, would speed up the trip further. Average speed from Mildura to Maryborough is around 66 km/h using the timings on this video.
@@driver667 Your video has shown what is possible, using available locomotives and rolling stock. It should help the cause. :) :) Thanks for the upload! :) :)
Rail to Mildura is a safe way to travel. It was great traveling on the Vinelander and you could put your car on the back and sleep overnight in the sleeper carriages and be served a continental breaky....arrrh that great VR coffee. Arriving in Mildura in the morning seeing those palm trees at the station gave the impression of a new tropical country back in the 1970's , so far from Melbourne. They even used a fire hose to wash the dust off the cars. THE FUTURE!? Unless it is under 5 hours, I think cars will remain until the gasoline runs dry and the electric cars are made like sideshow dodgem cars with chicken wire over head and a wire stick Pantagraph.
Patience old Diamond, dual gauge will be forthcoming as soon as Mildura grows into a city the size of Melbourne. Meanwhile this loco should soon be replaced with a velocity Vline top speed 160+ k/h. Cheers.
Fabulous edit mate thanks for the final vid😊 would you know if the grain bins out there are still in use? I assume that Litchfield and Dunollywould be operating but was wondering about the more isolated bins. Is this route for grain trains?
@@mrrol5212 certainly from yelta, the Northern end of the line they are and out on the Murrayville branch but I'm not sure about the rest as I don't drive grain trains any more. Very happy you like the full length video. 👍😀
@@larrycaldwell261 it seems there are a lot of people do like that. There were quite a number chasing the train and the train has been booked out with a waiting list. 🤔👍😀😀
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Loved it. Thank you. A walk (rather ride) down memory lane (rail!)... From 1980 onwards I use to catch the Mildura to Ballarat then via to Geelong back and forth 45 years ago, thereabouts. I was so disappoint that Kennett closed the passenger service!
@@gheffz it's a pity it closed. Glad to hear you enjoyed the ride down memory lane. 👍😀
I used to get off and on the train at Hattah to go camping and hiking around the lakes and the Murray River. Nice to see the platform is still there. 😊
@@cartographicprojection it is although not in great condition. 👍😀
Thanks for the wonderful sharing with us and the beautiful ride from Mildura to Maryborough longest trip for nearly 6 hours video and many more to ride to maybe Ballarat!! See you next chapter!! The best V-line train ever!! 👌😉🚂🚄❤
@@peterhooper7610 you're welcome. I am very happy to hear you enjoyed the ride along the line 👍😀
As usual, thanks V line, for great efficient service. Keep up the good work!!!
@@victorstock5842 glad you enjoyed the ride 👍 😀
Super interesting seeing the countryside. Thanks for filming this for us. That SG changeover from right to left at 5:29:22 looks scary. I guess it works!!!
@@Seiskid 😂😂 not scary when you get used to it. 😀 Very happy you enjoyed the ride 👍 😀
No one had any idea at the time.
@@rsinclair6560 😀👍
very nice indeed thank you
@@dberk71 you're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it 👍 😀
If they wanted to re-introduce a Melbourne to Mildura train service, using the present infrastructure and N class locomotive hauled N sets, it would take around 8 hours to 8.5 hours to complete the journey. This includes a stop in Maryborough to change to the V/locity service to Melbourne. The quickest coach service takes around 7.5 hours. A standard gauge line from Maryborough to Geelong would speed up the trip. Using standard gauge V/locity railcars, with appropriate track and level crossing upgrades, would speed up the trip further. Average speed from Mildura to Maryborough is around 66 km/h using the timings on this video.
Bless your heart for replying with a message nearly as long as the video.
@@smurftums yes, you are right. But I can't see it happening and have not heard of any plans even though there is a big push by people for it. 🤔👍
@@driver667 Your video has shown what is possible, using available locomotives and rolling stock. It should help the cause. :) :) Thanks for the upload! :) :)
@@smurftums glad you enjoyed the ride 👍 😀
Rail to Mildura is a safe way to travel. It was great traveling on the Vinelander and you could put your car on the back and sleep overnight in the sleeper carriages and be served a continental breaky....arrrh that great VR coffee. Arriving in Mildura in the morning seeing those palm trees at the station gave the impression of a new tropical country back in the 1970's , so far from Melbourne. They even used a fire hose to wash the dust off the cars. THE FUTURE!? Unless it is under 5 hours, I think cars will remain until the gasoline runs dry and the electric cars are made like sideshow dodgem cars with chicken wire over head and a wire stick Pantagraph.
Great Video also most of the entire view!
@@yargn3594 Glad you enjoyed it. It'll take a while to get through 😀👍
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@@mihailoarsic5716 👍😀
YES!!!!😊
😀😀 Very happy you are enjoying it 😀 👍
I wonder if I will finish watching this before bed time?
Well, we can but try. :)
It depends on your bedtime. 🤣🤣👍😀
Good train horn
@@ConnorSmith-sx1zn it is. 😀 Glad you enjoyed it 👍 😀
This is one I can play while at work, and just pretend I'm on a train instead of a boring desk.
@@georgeheilman4243 sounds like a great idea. 👍😀
Excellent video 😊my friends Greeting from Argentina suscribete 😊
@@MarcelosalivaTRENESArg thank you. I am very happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Greetings to Argentina. 👍😀
Nearly 6 hours of cab ride. Cant get any better than that 😄
Make sure you have a drink and some popcorn then sit back in a comfy chair and enjoy the ride. 👍😀
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Diesel in Australia. Glad you enjoyed it 👍 😀
The line should definitely be converted to dual gauge
@@lachlantanseytheii4412 it's a pity the whole state wasn't converted to standard gauge in the 1940's when they had the plan to carry it out. 🤔👍😀
Patience old Diamond, dual gauge will be forthcoming as soon as Mildura grows into a city the size of Melbourne. Meanwhile this loco should soon be replaced with a velocity Vline top speed 160+ k/h. Cheers.
@@victorstock5842 👍😀
Fabulous edit mate thanks for the final vid😊 would you know if the grain bins out there are still in use? I assume that Litchfield and Dunollywould be operating but was wondering about the more isolated bins. Is this route for grain trains?
@@mrrol5212 certainly from yelta, the Northern end of the line they are and out on the Murrayville branch but I'm not sure about the rest as I don't drive grain trains any more. Very happy you like the full length video. 👍😀
@@driver667 thanks mate. I have wanted to drive out that way and spend time photographing. Appreciate the work you do…same car?😏
Well worth a trip out there to view and photograph the workings in the area. Glad you enjoyed it and hope it's given you an idea for a trip. 👍😀
Long boring ride, unless you like to view scraggly trees, sandy land, and straight track.
@@larrycaldwell261 it seems there are a lot of people do like that. There were quite a number chasing the train and the train has been booked out with a waiting list. 🤔👍😀😀
Mildura hey I'm here not on train
@@ChrisM-dv3es it's nice going for a ride on the train though. 👍😀