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      greasyrhys Chief Commissioner

    Location: MacDonald Park, SA
    Since last week, PN have been using double 82 class locos on the Parilya Ore train from the Parilya mine near Broken Hill to the smelters at Port Pirie. On March 4 8211-8253 were in charge of 66 wagons weighing an impressive 5,062 tonnes. Was great to chase this train that would normally be assigned to a nr. Here’s a clip of said train approaching the Barrier Hwy crossing near Ucolta:

    https://youtu.be/5q79HwSxeqc
    Posted: 06 Mar 2018 11:21

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      james.au Minister for Railways

    Location: Sydney, NSW
    Why is the train number 4500s/5455s when it goes interstate?  I would have thought it would have used interstate numbering conventions.
    Or is this a legacy from when it as part of the SAR system?
    Posted: 06 Mar 2018 11:27
      Jack Le Lievre Assistant Commissioner

    Location: Moolap Station, Vic
    Why is the train number 4500s/5455s when it goes interstate?  I would have thought it would have used interstate numbering conventions.
    Or is this a legacy from when it as part of the SAR system?
    james.au
    Correct, all trains originating in Broken Hill heading West are considered S.A. Intrastate trains hence being 45xxS and trains heading East are considered N.S.W. Intrastate trains hence being 84xxN

    Jack
    Posted: 06 Mar 2018 12:24
      greasyrhys Chief Commissioner

    Location: MacDonald Park, SA
    Here are a few photos from the chase:

    Approaching the Barrier Highway crossing near Ucolta https://www.flickr.com/photos/80725318@N07/39715438015/in/dateposted-public/

    Powering away from Peterborough https://www.flickr.com/photos/80725318@N07/26739028498/in/dateposted-public/

    Approaching Yongala https://www.flickr.com/photos/80725318@N07/39899552824/in/dateposted-public/

    Passing Jamestown https://www.flickr.com/photos/80725318@N07/38800810050/in/dateposted-public/

    Descending the grade into Gladstone https://www.flickr.com/photos/80725318@N07/39899569124/in/dateposted-public/

    Approaching the National Highway One overpass just north of Crystal Brook https://www.flickr.com/photos/80725318@N07/38800855390/in/dateposted-public/

    Enjoy Very Happy
    Posted: 06 Mar 2018 20:30
      greasyrhys Chief Commissioner

    Location: MacDonald Park, SA
    5455/4500 on Thursday/Friday was hauled by 8253 solo.
    Posted: 11 Mar 2018 00:00
      Junction box Chief Commissioner

    Location: newy
    I suppose the introduction of the TT and 92cl on Hunter coal has made the release of 82 for other duties possible, the 81 and 80 to be bumped down the chain.
    Posted: 13 Mar 2018 23:27
      Junction box Chief Commissioner

    Location: newy
    4 x 82 stabled in Morandoo today including 8236 in reverse yellow.
    Posted: 19 Mar 2018 22:57
      bingley hall Minister for Railways

    Location: Last train to Skaville
    4 x 82 stabled in Morandoo today including 8236 in reverse yellow.
    Junction box

    So are these destined to work 4500/5455 or are we just turning this into another Sightings thread?
    Posted: 20 Mar 2018 05:29
      Junction box Chief Commissioner

    Location: newy
    Pretty sure they are being used on the Cobar
    Posted: 20 Mar 2018 10:04
      Pressman Spirit of the Vine

    Location: Wherever the Tin Chook or Qantas takes me
    Why is the train number 4500s/5455s when it goes interstate?  I would have thought it would have used interstate numbering conventions.
    Or is this a legacy from when it as part of the SAR system?
    Correct, all trains originating in Broken Hill heading West are considered S.A. Intrastate trains hence being 45xxS and trains heading East are considered N.S.W. Intrastate trains hence being 84xxN

    Jack
    Jack Le Lievre
    The boundary point between the original AN territory and NSWGR territory is 30 metres East of the South Road Overbridge (392.2kms from Coonamia) This point is also the boundary of train control bases. ARTC Broadmeadow controls East of this point
    The Perilya Mine sidings join the mainline at 391km point so in effect the train runs only on the west side of the boundary point so effectively a SA intrastate train.
    http://www.sa-trackandsignal.net/Pdf%20files/ARTC/AR406.pdf
    Posted: 20 Mar 2018 15:15

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      greasyrhys Chief Commissioner

    Location: MacDonald Park, SA
    8236-nr71 (both PN livery) were in charge of 5455s on 25/3, same locos took 4500s east today.
    Posted: 26 Mar 2018 20:36
      sar602 Chief Train Controller

    Location: Nomadic truckie
    Photo of above mentioned ore train yesterday
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/125922294@N02/39219161920/in/dateposted-public/
    Posted: 27 Mar 2018 00:35

    Last edited by sar602 on 27 Mar 2018 00:36; edited 1 time in total
      greasyrhys Chief Commissioner

    Location: MacDonald Park, SA
    Photo of above mentioned ore train yesterday
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/125922294@N02/39219161920/in/dateposted-public/
    sar602
    Very good capture.

    5455s today was only nr71 solo, I hope the 82 experiment hasn't been a failure yet again.
    Posted: 27 Mar 2018 20:53

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