not entirely surprising given the S class are basically a 2nd series GM. I think SSR have been/are running GM's on their vic grain trains as well.

Edited for accuracy

After looking at more of Vines Network operating data the EL class is also listed, I don't even think that the EL class has ventured onto Broad gauge  

https://corporate.vline.com.au/CMSModules/SharePoint/CMSPages/GetSharePointFile.ashx?connectionname=VNAP&fileref=%2fNetworkServicesPlan%2fTrain+Operating+Data+-+List+of+all+V-Line+Lines%2f20+-+Seymour+to+Tocumwal+R01-2018+-+NA_NSP_02-20.pdf&cacheminutes=5&cachefilesize=1024&hash=16452a7245049b953b228222b723a4cbd354ccc7b4cd0164b2b9574973cebda0

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Network Services Plan

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Network Services Plan

The VL class locos are not listed in that NSP however they regularly go down to Maryvale.

The 2 broad gauge VL class (VL356 & VL360) have been all around the BG network. Basically anywhere QUBE operate, they go. They have run the Tocumwal freight, they have run Deniliquin Rice trains, they have run on infrastructure trains and they have run out on the grain lines to where ever QUBE have seen fit to send them. But mostly, they just run to and from Maryvale, as that is where QUBE need the most Horsepower.

Am I correct in my belief that the VL class are essentially a derivative of the XR class? If so, then they should be able to run anywhere an XR class can run.

Also, on the topic of S312, I took a drive down to Seymour on Saturday, S312 was perched around the turntable, along with C501, an N class, a former PN Y class and a former Cootes/ Greentrains 80 class (8049 I think)

8049 is on SSR work in the Sydney and Newcastle areas. Most likely you saw 442s5 which is now allocated to SSR Victorian duties and brought S312 down to Seymour.

8049 is on SSR work in the Sydney and Newcastle areas. Most likely you saw 442s5 which is now allocated to SSR Victorian duties and brought S312 down to Seymour.

Correct you are sir! A thousand apologies for my inexcusable lack of correct detail.

S312 into Melbourne a short time ago back on BG

https://www.railpage.com.au/railcams/bunbury-street/photo/42284297115

Any idea what time @Carnot? Is it taking the cheeky 6pm counter peak path?

***edit Just through CME at 18.25 going hard to make the cross at Elphi, S312 looked no different to the photo earlier in the thread***

BG

(edited to tidy up multiple posts due to mobile phone dramas)

Any idea what time @Carnot? Is it taking the cheeky 6pm counter peak path?

***edit Just through CME at 18.25 going hard to make the cross at Elphi, S312 looked no different to the photo earlier in the thread***

BG

(edited to tidy up multiple posts due to mobile phone dramas)

S312 no longer has the Rail power / RP logo's and now has SSR decals and numbering, and a yellow pilot (cowcatcher)

cheers

Should be going for a run out to Ballarat tonight with a rail train and back Friday morning into Melbourne.