That was very considerate to turn off the headlight as you crossed the Murray - presumably so that the headlight was not a hazard to motorists on the adjacent road,
Balranald railway line closed 1986 and track stripped out to Moulamein then June 2018 The Point Blades on the Junction at Barnes had removed closed the Moulamein line. Deniliquin line still in operation with Rice freight trains to Geelong Ports average 2 times a week of 30 to 40 wagons through Bendigo.
a senior Vline official told us that some colleague was proud of the new bridge over the Murray, he had to get approval from 22 authorities. That would have included NSW authorities as they have jurisdiction over the river.
The last remaining part of the line from Caldwell to Barnes closed in 2008, and has just been sitting there abandoned since then. Moulamein to Caldwell closed in 2006, and Moulamein to Balranald closed in 1986. The junction at Barnes was removed about 6 years ago in 2018, given it was no longer needed as the line branching off has been closed for almost 20 years.
@@martythemartian99funnily enough the junction is about to be reinstated to facilitate a short section of the Moulmein line being reopened to service a grain facility about 1km away.
I struggled with that too. I found it on Google Maps. It's where the junction was for the Moulamein line. I didn't realise the New South Wales border is just north of Echuca.
As always, Excellent work Mr S
Thank you. Very happy you enjoyed it 👍 😀
Stunning visuals here Great ride
@@thomasrobinson8336 very happy to hear you enjoyed the ride 😀 👍
Great Video Colin.👍😃
Thank you Charlie. 👍😀
Great video
@@yargn3594 thank you. Very happy you enjoyed the ride 👍 😀
That was very considerate to turn off the headlight as you crossed the Murray - presumably so that the headlight was not a hazard to motorists on the adjacent road,
@@philcampbell3104 We are mindful of not causing a hazard for the drivers on the adjacent road. I don't like to blind them with a bright headlight. 👍😀
Great to see the new day arrive on the way to Barnes.
@@cabbagepatch8947 it was nice watching the sunrise. 👍😀
Muy buen video Excelente amigo un abrazo grande saludo 👋🏻 😊
Thank you. Very happy you enjoyed it. Greetings to you also. 😀👍
Quite the atmospheric trip!
Glad you enjoyed it 👍 😀
Balranald railway line closed 1986 and track stripped out to Moulamein then June 2018 The Point Blades on the Junction at Barnes had removed closed the Moulamein line. Deniliquin line still in operation with Rice freight trains to Geelong Ports average 2 times a week of 30 to 40 wagons through Bendigo.
@@buddy19805 👍😀
Nice train thanks for the trip😅
@@mrrol5212 you're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it 👍 😀
a senior Vline official told us that some colleague was proud of the new bridge over the Murray, he had to get approval from 22 authorities. That would have included NSW authorities as they have jurisdiction over the river.
@@darylcheshire1618 I would believe that is probably true. I have heard similar stories about the bridge. 👍😀
@@driver667 You will probably know the official if I named him.
@@darylcheshire1618 probably a good chance. 👍😀
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"Alright lads, we invade NSW under cover of darkness."😁
22:00 Any particular reason why the line to Moulamein is not connected?🤔
The last remaining part of the line from Caldwell to Barnes closed in 2008, and has just been sitting there abandoned since then. Moulamein to Caldwell closed in 2006, and Moulamein to Balranald closed in 1986. The junction at Barnes was removed about 6 years ago in 2018, given it was no longer needed as the line branching off has been closed for almost 20 years.
@@tekkies-transport About time to rebuild it then.😊
Thanks for the info.🤓
@@martythemartian99funnily enough the junction is about to be reinstated to facilitate a short section of the Moulmein line being reopened to service a grain facility about 1km away.
@@lachlanbaker2031 didn’t know that up until now. Do you know when that’s happening?
@@lachlanbaker2031 I am the Rhetorical Oracle. Unknowingly declaring truth to the world... except for the times when I am totally wrong.🤓
I like V/Line A66
It is a favourite of a lot of people. 👍😀
@@driver667 I agree
@@vlinenclasstrains 👍😀
Hi can you drive the new vlocity trains to warrnambool. Or get a video of it?
VLocity Trains are not running to and from Warrnambool at the moment, they haven't started yet.
@@vlinenclasstrains when will they start?
Maybe by the end of the year. 🤔👍
@@driver667 thank you! But I saw the vlocity in warrnambool 3 days ago
@@Xixid1 that was just a test train. Revenue services are not scheduled till around the end of the year. 👍😀
What time was this.?
Sunrise
Somewhere around 6.30 or so. 👍😀
@@driver667 Wow! that's very early in the morning
@@vlinenclasstrains it was a little. 😀😀👍
I can't find Barnes on a map? Does it even exist?
I struggled with that too. I found it on Google Maps. It's where the junction was for the Moulamein line. I didn't realise the New South Wales border is just north of Echuca.
@@carisi2k11 don't blink or you will miss it. 😂👍😀
damn, disappointed to see the line to Moulamein cut.
they are going to put in new points
@@JacobGrimaR761 I thought the line from Caldwell to Barnes closed in 2008. Why would they put in new points for a line that's closed?
@@JacobGrimaR761 Ahh good
@@tekkies-transport a new freight facility is opening a few Km along the line
@@JacobGrimaR761 Right, I didn't know that...