The reason your finding gaps in the track is that quite a few years ago some evil people got in and stole the track for what they could sell it for as scrap metal ,good thing they were caught up with and did some gaol time. Its a lovely track and a good walk .Cheers John.
So much history. The endeavour to build the rail network in the 19th century never ceases to amaze me. Such beautiful buildings were built in support of the railway.
Hey I love the vids mate keep up the great content. You should check out the Ballarat to Geelong rail line that goes through Lal Lal old station there and Elaine and Meredith all the way through to Geelong. The line still gets used every now and then to Lal but they want to restore the line to a full functioning line.
Trentham station is actually the towns tourist information centre and is open weekends. They also have a market in the forecourt of the station and one of those vans on the platform (notice the external power point sticking out of the platform) is used as a market stall. Sometimes on weekends there is also a coffee/cake van.
Thanks for the videos guys. As a child, I would go and stay with relos in Daylesford/Glenlyon. I travelled by train leaving from Footscray and alighting at Daylesford. Your video has re-ignited old but happy memories! Thx so much! Gerard
On the satellite view in google maps you can trace the track quite easily. After it crosses Rippers lane there is a trestle bridge still standing; the curing before it crosses Chanters is clear; and at the cente/woodend-tylden intersection you can see the raised platforms.
Well done lads, I used to load sheep and cattle in those livestock wagons in the 1970s, I think the sheep ones were L wagons and the cattle were Ms, but I could wrong. That was 50 odd years ago. 🤔. Dam hard work moving them with a bar if they rolled past your loading gate in the yards !!😁. Nice video
They've got no money, they're all over 60 and the locals would rather it was a rail trail. You know, something beyond the interests of model railway fantasists, that might make some money for the local community.
@@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589 Have a look at those riding the train - they are not "model rail fantasists". They are ordinary people experiencing what it was like to ride a train on a branch line in days now long gone and spending money in Daylesford. Their children and grandchildren can also experience it too. How much money would the taxpayer-funded rail trail bring to the local community?
Nice video mate. Trentham is a station I have wanted to visit. Good to see a lot of rolling stock stored there and in some what good shape. There is also a tractor pull competition that happens there once a year.
The reason your finding gaps in the track is that quite a few years ago some evil people got in and stole the track for what they could sell it for as scrap metal ,good thing they were caught up with and did some gaol time. Its a lovely track and a good walk .Cheers John.
Oh wow that’s a shame! Cheers for the info!
So much history. The endeavour to build the rail network in the 19th century never ceases to amaze me. Such beautiful buildings were built in support of the railway.
Absolutely!
Had heaps of fun trekking the line with you, good to have a full documentation of the whole railway line at last!
Cheers for coming!! Keen for the next one
Hey I love the vids mate keep up the great content. You should check out the Ballarat to Geelong rail line that goes through Lal Lal old station there and Elaine and Meredith all the way through to Geelong. The line still gets used every now and then to Lal but they want to restore the line to a full functioning line.
Cheers mate! Glad you are enjoying! Plenty to explore !
Trentham station is actually the towns tourist information centre and is open weekends. They also have a market in the forecourt of the station and one of those vans on the platform (notice the external power point sticking out of the platform) is used as a market stall. Sometimes on weekends there is also a coffee/cake van.
That’s awesome!!!
Mate, your enthusiasm for rail and cheerful narration is a real joy. New subscriber for sure!
Cheers!! Glad you’re enjoying the videos !!
Thanks for the videos guys. As a child, I would go and stay with relos in Daylesford/Glenlyon. I travelled by train leaving from Footscray and alighting at Daylesford. Your video has re-ignited old but happy memories! Thx so much! Gerard
@@gerardwall8847 thanks for watching!! Happy to re ignite those memories !
On the satellite view in google maps you can trace the track quite easily. After it crosses Rippers lane there is a trestle bridge still standing; the curing before it crosses Chanters is clear; and at the cente/woodend-tylden intersection you can see the raised platforms.
@@jeremykeens3905 awesome! Cheers for that! Might have a another look if up that way
Well done lads, I used to load sheep and cattle in those livestock wagons in the 1970s, I think the sheep ones were L wagons and the cattle were Ms, but I could wrong. That was 50 odd years ago. 🤔. Dam hard work moving them with a bar if they rolled past your loading gate in the yards !!😁. Nice video
Thanks for watching!! Must have some great stories!
Crazy Drake reference. I have to walk this line at some point. Great video
Ahaha ! Had to be done ! And cheers!
Glad to see you now posting on UA-cam. I don't get on Facebook any more, well, not very often. So I'm glad you are posting here.
Cheers! My Facebook was to promote my UA-cam!
Great to see Trentham in such good condition, one of the best surviving 4th class stations left from the early 1880s.
Definitely is!!
It’s actually the towns tourist information centre so maintained by the shire and volunteers.
I think that the Daylesford Railway group intend to restore the line from Bullarto to Trentham one day which would make a great trip.
Absolutely!!
They've got no money, they're all over 60 and the locals would rather it was a rail trail. You know, something beyond the interests of model railway fantasists, that might make some money for the local community.
@@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589 Have a look at those riding the train - they are not "model rail fantasists". They are ordinary people experiencing what it was like to ride a train on a branch line in days now long gone and spending money in Daylesford. Their children and grandchildren can also experience it too. How much money would the taxpayer-funded rail trail bring to the local community?
@@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589 went on Daylesford Railway for mother days 2024 it was packed all day long.
Great video guys. As I know the area well, I felt like I was walking along with you.😃
Cheers! That was the goal !
Another fantastic video mate well presented and it's like a documentary video footage.
Cheers mate !!
Great work.
Cheers!!
Nice video mate. Trentham is a station I have wanted to visit. Good to see a lot of rolling stock stored there and in some what good shape. There is also a tractor pull competition that happens there once a year.
Cheers man! Was a good day !
well done, another great video, we're making plans to do that very walk, my wife is keen now after watching your video.
Cheers! Definitely get out there !
I think now Thay are extending the line to Trentham
@@VictorianRailway would be cool!
For a minute I thought you were sath from the yeah mad channel lol
A ZD is a dual coupled vechile with both srew link a d auto couplers,not as you called them,
That was fun. Thank you.
@@araneus1 cheers. !
Howfar does abdoned rail run approx to
Not far from the end of the main line
I’ve been there before
@@dklm2023 great place !
@@Victorian_steam yes
amazing to see how much the old timers built with limited resources,amazing to see how much the newcomers destroyed with unlimited resources
Absolutely!