I really love the way that Australian locomotive power looks. Very sleek and sharp. Plus the location you've shot this at is beautiful. It's amazing how so many places in Australia remind me of places I've seen here in the States.
Hi Pat, it's funny because I think our "Box" locos are boring..LOL. Give me an SD40-2 anyday , or even a Gevo, but I guess it is what you are used to seeing everyday? When I was in San Diego, I felt at home with all the Gum trees down there , and many locations out in California did remind me of home. There are many good spots in the Hills and I can't wait to move there and find a few favourite locations! Thanks for watching! Gregg.
Nice catch, interesting how the grain hoppers have all the graffiti on them they must have floated to the USA just recently (lol) . It’s amazing how the loaded train struggled up the hill. Hope it’s starting to get cooler down there. Cheers from Terry in Nebraska.
Thanks Terry! The graffiti is disgusting and we let them get away with it...I'd cut their fingers off and make them clean it off! Weather is getting ok now 🙂 Cheers Gregg.
C'mon Gregg....we have train 'drivers'. Engineers design and project manage construction and civil works in Oz (and in the rest of the world as well). I'm a big fan of educating folks in USA that a whole world exists with different stuff and different terminology and metric measurements etc... Apart from that it's another great video. 👍
Nooice Vid as per usual! 1. New Microphone or new production technique added I Actually heard EMD rumble? 2. That stupid barbed wire cage near your previous location looks like it's supposed to stop people using those steps BUT the keep out sign is in the cage & it's definitely doing that job. What couldn't 'they' have just put a nice handrail down the steps?
Thanks Tubby! Same mic as usual. but I do EQ all the video clips to get the best out of the audio. These locos do sound better than some of the other new varieties? The cage is there to stop people walking off the platform end, but only acts as a handhold for people doing the wrong thing. Cheers Gregg.
@@FishplateFilms Can you use a Parametric EQ & reduce the flange squeak & traction control squeal? The GE's all seem to have the same frequency. I'd LOVE to hear parametric set wide over the engine RPM range too!!! 🔊Your Vids are the best I've seen & I had 125 Subscriptions to just Australian Diesel Loco uploaders. I actually blame YOU & AM22 for my addiction to Mt Lofty videos.🙃Cheers, Tubby.
What are some examples of locomotives operating along that road that require double or triple the number of units to achieve the same traction? Cheers, Joe.
Great catch I also love the locomotives and the paint scheme, question I live in the US, Ohio we also have the same paint scheme (SD40's) except the letters where I'm at are I,O, for Indiana and Ohio is this a common paint scheme? Or is it a specific company that this is their paint scheme? Stay safe and have a great day
Thank you ! This company was originally Genesee and Wyoming up until recently, and used their paint scheme from the US! I don't know if the new owners will repaint the locos, but I hope not! Cheers Gregg.
Nice catch. I guess your taking a break from modeling. I've become unmotivated to do anything with my HO scale stuff for over a month. Can't figure out why.
Thank you ! I will be pulling down the layout in the near future, probably in about 6 months, so I can move it to Stirling. I will be doing some more CV update videos before then and a few opps sessions, so stay tuned! CHeers Gregg.
Unfortunately the above locos are anything but great sounding due to the mufflers, only noise they make is from the rooftop fans & the grinding which can be deafening at track level, even the horns are terrible (nothing beats Leslies 😁). Anyway hope you’re well
These sounded good for modern power Rhys! But give me older stuff anyday ! In the US , the modern GE's sound fantastic , especially when angry! But you're right about fan noise 😞 All good and thanks for watching!
Well , I use both Australian , English and US terminology at work ...sleepers/ties , points/turnouts , wagons and cars....it all becomes one in the end! Thanks for watching!
EMDs are my FAVORITE! Great catches, grain trains are my 2nd favorite
Thanks Metguy! You can't beat the sound of hard working EMD's! Grain trains are one of my favourites and they look good in HO scale too.
CHeers Gregg.
I really love the way that Australian locomotive power looks. Very sleek and sharp. Plus the location you've shot this at is beautiful. It's amazing how so many places in Australia remind me of places I've seen here in the States.
Hi Pat, it's funny because I think our "Box" locos are boring..LOL. Give me an SD40-2 anyday , or even a Gevo, but I guess it is what you are used to seeing everyday? When I was in San Diego, I felt at home with all the Gum trees down there , and many locations out in California did remind me of home.
There are many good spots in the Hills and I can't wait to move there and find a few favourite locations!
Thanks for watching!
Gregg.
@@FishplateFilms I would love to have seen a DDA40x on Oz rails that would have been awesome....probably exceed track loading limits most places
I love your commentary in these film clips. It adds even more to your great videos. Thank you for sharing. Cheers.
Thank you Bob! When I move down there, I will know more about the operations through the Hills!
Cheers Gregg
Thank you for sharing. FAN-tastic, Enjoyed👍👀
Thank you again! Yes, too much fan, not enough exhaust..LOL
Cheers Gregg.
Nice catch, interesting how the grain hoppers have all the graffiti on them they must have floated to the USA just recently (lol) . It’s amazing how the loaded train struggled up the hill. Hope it’s starting to get cooler down there. Cheers from Terry in Nebraska.
Thanks Terry! The graffiti is disgusting and we let them get away with it...I'd cut their fingers off and make them clean it off!
Weather is getting ok now 🙂
Cheers Gregg.
Great shots love EMDs!
Thank you Sir! Not quite the scenery you're used to though!!
Glad you liked it.
CHeers Gregg.
Great video Gregg, got some nice sounds.....Need to take a shot of where the new place is going. Bob
Thank you Sir! I will do on my next visit Bob, but the platform rear wall is the start of my land 🙂
Gregg .
ha ha I was like 42!! remember "Don't Panic!"
Superb footage Gregg well caught mate! a truly great location.👌🎥🚅
Thank you Paul! Lots of great spots in the Hills for me to discover when I move there!
Gregg :-)
Great video again mate. Subscribed.
Thanks very much ! Glad you enjoyed it and hope you like the chanel.
Cheers Gregg
And to think.... this is the view from your front porch (to be)!!!!
Yes Michael! The rear deck will look over the tracks , and you'll also be able to see them from the whisky room!
Gregg :-)
@@FishplateFilms 'rear deck? permission to come aboard, sir!
@@michaelpowell3980 LOL......absolutely !!! 🙂
C'mon Gregg....we have train 'drivers'. Engineers design and project manage construction and civil works in Oz (and in the rest of the world as well). I'm a big fan of educating folks in USA that a whole world exists with different stuff and different terminology and metric measurements etc... Apart from that it's another great video. 👍
Geesh! And I thought our cars were tagged 😱
I know Colin...it's a disgrace ! I'd love to tag their house or car and see how they like it??
Thanks for watching.
GRegg.
Nooice Vid as per usual! 1. New Microphone or new production technique added I Actually heard EMD rumble? 2. That stupid barbed wire cage near your previous location looks like it's supposed to stop people using those steps BUT the keep out sign is in the cage & it's definitely doing that job. What couldn't 'they' have just put a nice handrail down the steps?
Thanks Tubby! Same mic as usual. but I do EQ all the video clips to get the best out of the audio. These locos do sound better than some of the other new varieties? The cage is there to stop people walking off the platform end, but only acts as a handhold for people doing the wrong thing.
Cheers Gregg.
@@FishplateFilms Can you use a Parametric EQ & reduce the flange squeak & traction control squeal? The GE's all seem to have the same frequency. I'd LOVE to hear parametric set wide over the engine RPM range too!!! 🔊Your Vids are the best I've seen & I had 125 Subscriptions to just Australian Diesel Loco uploaders. I actually blame YOU & AM22 for my addiction to Mt Lofty videos.🙃Cheers, Tubby.
What are some examples of locomotives operating along that road that require double or triple the number of units to achieve the same traction? Cheers, Joe.
Great catch I also love the locomotives and the paint scheme, question I live in the US, Ohio we also have the same paint scheme (SD40's) except the letters where I'm at are I,O, for Indiana and Ohio is this a common paint scheme? Or is it a specific company that this is their paint scheme? Stay safe and have a great day
Thank you ! This company was originally Genesee and Wyoming up until recently, and used their paint scheme from the US! I don't know if the new owners will repaint the locos, but I hope not!
Cheers Gregg.
Nice catch.
I guess your taking a break from modeling.
I've become unmotivated to do anything with
my HO scale stuff for over a month. Can't
figure out why.
Thank you ! I will be pulling down the layout in the near future, probably in about 6 months, so I can move it to Stirling. I will be doing some more CV update videos before then and a few opps sessions, so stay tuned!
CHeers Gregg.
How long would a train take to get from Belair to Junction or Lofty?
I'm not sure, but I think it's about 20 mins from Lofty to Belair? Aiden from AM22 channel will know for sure!
Thanks for watching:-)
@@FishplateFilms Does he have an email or something of that description?
@@RNA0ROGER You'll find it on his youtube channel!
Any footage of the Dynamics??
NO , not on this one, but I will in future videos.
Unfortunately the above locos are anything but great sounding due to the mufflers, only noise they make is from the rooftop fans & the grinding which can be deafening at track level, even the horns are terrible (nothing beats Leslies 😁). Anyway hope you’re well
These sounded good for modern power Rhys! But give me older stuff anyday ! In the US , the modern GE's sound fantastic , especially when angry! But you're right about fan noise 😞
All good and thanks for watching!
DRIVER ..... Auz does NOT have ' engineers ' ........... FULL STOP .
Well , I use both Australian , English and US terminology at work ...sleepers/ties , points/turnouts , wagons and cars....it all becomes one in the end!
Thanks for watching!