OMG - as ex driver I have driven this line to Albury many times (1976 -1986) and this is the first time I have seen how the yards have trippled or more in size around South Dynon. Thank you for the video,
Hey 'Driver 667', the memories you brought back to me with this video and I'm still on the job, sparks these days having started back in 1976 as a trainee engineman at Dynon Loco, just a hand full of us left as we head towards retirement and the memory of dynon depot and the meal room and the fuel point and what's left of that place and the views from the cab which usually in those days on the standard guage was from a New X Class 45-55 (as we referred to them) or a C Class and the views of the old dynon depot, the pass car sheds as you passed them which the Aurora & Spirit cars were shunted into & maintained and further on towards Nth Dynon with all the changes and private rail companies and their locos when it was always the 'Blue & Gold of the VR' and nothing else in those days etc Then through the old footscray tunnel towards Totty yard and the disgusting graffiti what happened to that place, dont see it any more stuck on the Clifton Hill/Burnley groups these days! Things certainly have changed from the old VR Days, thanks for the memories and hope it continues onwards for you blokes (Enginemen) into the future like it was for us, well done mate And then you approached McIntyre yard whi h as i recall was just a basic crossing loop in those days
There have been a lot of changes over the years. I'm also getting toward the retirement end of my career. I probably worked alongside you at some point, either Dynon or the sparks. There are a lot of good memories of the years gone by. Happy to be able to bring some of them back for you. 👍😀
I did a loco drop to South Dynon a few weeks back. Must say if you didn't know what you were doing in there, boy oh boy. Anyway, great video mate. Might cross you out on the steel highway one day drive.
My question is how you would either get back to the depot or SCS for the changeover for the next train ride for somewhere else, or where did you end up going to from here after you parked the loco (engine) that time? How long does that loop or yard go for? Cheers Kerryn
Silly question regarding gauges, but was the carriage you were transferring already standard and is now going to be refitted as broad gauge? Trying to picture it in my head and admittedly have a low technical understanding of these things. 😊
When you have an N Class under your control and a passenger car that could be converted to a mobile home, it may be time to become the Ultimate Grey Nomad.😎
OMG - as ex driver I have driven this line to Albury many times (1976 -1986) and this is the first time I have seen how the yards have trippled or more in size around South Dynon. Thank you for the video,
@@MikeE-l9o there have been a few changes over the years. 🤔 Very happy you enjoyed the video 👍 😀
Another awesome ride along brother!
Very happy you enjoyed the ride along the line. 👍😀
Awesome video
Thank you. Very happy you enjoyed it 👍 😀
It’s alright, I did work it out. My goodness it is all different! Great vid., as usual!
Colin’s vid are always good 😀
Very happy to hear you enjoyed the video 👍 😀
Another interesting video
@@thomasrobinson8336 very happy you enjoyed the video 👍 😀
Hey 'Driver 667', the memories you brought back to me with this video and I'm still on the job, sparks these days having started back in 1976 as a trainee engineman at Dynon Loco, just a hand full of us left as we head towards retirement and the memory of dynon depot and the meal room and the fuel point and what's left of that place and the views from the cab which usually in those days on the standard guage was from a New X Class 45-55 (as we referred to them) or a C Class and the views of the old dynon depot, the pass car sheds as you passed them which the Aurora & Spirit cars were shunted into & maintained and further on towards Nth Dynon with all the changes and private rail companies and their locos when it was always the 'Blue & Gold of the VR' and nothing else in those days etc
Then through the old footscray tunnel towards Totty yard and the disgusting graffiti what happened to that place, dont see it any more stuck on the Clifton Hill/Burnley groups these days!
Things certainly have changed from the old VR Days, thanks for the memories and hope it continues onwards for you blokes (Enginemen) into the future like it was for us, well done mate
And then you approached McIntyre yard whi h as i recall was just a basic crossing loop in those days
There have been a lot of changes over the years. I'm also getting toward the retirement end of my career. I probably worked alongside you at some point, either Dynon or the sparks. There are a lot of good memories of the years gone by. Happy to be able to bring some of them back for you. 👍😀
@@driver667oh no don’t retire, who else will bring us these great views from the drivers seat 😊
OMG the amount of graffiti inside Bunbury St tunnel, how game do you have to be not knowing if a train is close by 😮
@@impulserail4910 don't worry, I'm not planning on retiring just yet. 😂😂👍
@@impulserail4910 I don't think I would like to be in there in that situation. 🤔🤔👍
Got me a bit of dual gauge action today, so I’m happy 😅
Very happy to hear you enjoyed it 👍 😀
what xr is with the stored an class
I didn't get a number so I don't know which one 🤔🤔👍
@@driver667no worries mate i enjoyed this content view
@@rodneybeard4317 glad you enjoyed it 👍 😀
I went on steam trams lpswich to Melbourne lots more trips years ago ❤❤😊
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What was the XR at Gemco Sharpie?
XR551. In for some work but not sure what. 👍😀
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Wow! The stuff we as foamers never get to see! Thanks for posting...
@@gregbowen617 you're welcome. I am very happy to be able to bring it to you. 👍😀
I did a loco drop to South Dynon a few weeks back. Must say if you didn't know what you were doing in there, boy oh boy.
Anyway, great video mate. Might cross you out on the steel highway one day drive.
@@glenbrown3011 very happy you enjoyed the video. I reckon you're right, I'll probably pass you out on the rails one day. I'll wave when we pass. 👍😀
@driver667 you've got yourself a deal my friend. Roll by complete there drive.
@@glenbrown3011 thank you. Have a good trip 😊 👍
@driver667 you too mate haha.
@@glenbrown3011 👍😊
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@@warrenscarlett9302 glad you enjoyed it 👍 😀
Those loco's at 2.53 sure need a makeover
@@gregthompson3274 they've been there for years. 👍😀
My question is how you would either get back to the depot or SCS for the changeover for the next train ride for somewhere else, or where did you end up going to from here after you parked the loco (engine) that time?
How long
does that loop or yard go for? Cheers Kerryn
The locomotive went back on it's own. The yard would be maybe a bit under 1000 metres or so. 👍😀
Where is McIntyre yard, never heard of it? I left Melbourne in the 70s. I know it is all changed these days. Cheers from Wagga.
McIntyre yard is out the back of Sunshine. Things have changed a little over the years 😂 Cheers to Wagga. 👍😀
@@driver667 it certainly has mate! Thanks for that! My goodness, it’s a fair way out!
You're welcome. 👍😀
Silly question regarding gauges, but was the carriage you were transferring already standard and is now going to be refitted as broad gauge?
Trying to picture it in my head and admittedly have a low technical understanding of these things. 😊
@@georgeheilman4243 you are correct. It is currently standard gauge and going in for a change to broad gauge. 👍😀
Another great video. As a VLine driver, do you get to drive freight as well? Or just passenger?
I don't drive freight trains any more. Vline is just passenger trains now.👍😀
When you have an N Class under your control and a passenger car that could be converted to a mobile home, it may be time to become the Ultimate Grey Nomad.😎
Now that would be a great way to travel around the country. 👍👍😀
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@@yungchien 😀👍
N451 City of Portland
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Onya Driver McIntyre where to go to get a tyre changed.
@@jimpikoulis6726 'the tyre shop' 😂😂👍
@@driver667 🤣🤣
Great video
@@yargn3594 very happy to hear you enjoyed it 👍 😀
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