FIRST TRAIN IN 18 MONTHS! The J549 Steam Locomotive Full Load Test

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FIRST TRAIN IN 18 MONTHS! The J549 Steam Locomotive Full Load Test

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3 ай бұрын

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This week Schony747 was line side to see the all important full load test for Steam Locomotive J549. The locomotive based at the Victorian Goldfields Railway here in Central Victoria and has been out of action for around 18 months for an overhaul. This was an important test run to see if the locomotive was ready to run with passengers on a regular basis. The locomotive passed the test and re entered service a few days later. The weather was appalling with heavy rain for most of the line side shoot! Diesel Locomotive Y133 joined J549 for the test. You will notice the train returned to Castlemaine with only on e passenger car. Y133 took the other cars back earlier and J549 came back an hour or so after Y133 departed.
Regular steam trains are back at The Victorian Goldfields Railway. Check the website for details - www.vgr.com.au/
Have a great week - Brenden S.
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Пікірлер: 24

@apc108 Ай бұрын

What a beauty! Oil-powered by the looks of it.

@G516R700 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic mate, 549 certainly looks mint now, very nice. Well done to VGR on all the hard work

@Schony747 2 ай бұрын

Yep it looks great Alex. I'm sure you'll be riding at some point

@johntaylor8822 2 ай бұрын

I got to travel on the J515 seven years ago as a birthday present from the family - travelled on the plate. Great trip from Maldon to Castlemaine and back. Both Maldon and Castlemaine are worth a visit with some good overnight stays. The 549 has obviously had a refurbishment and converted to oil - looks great.

@Schony747 2 ай бұрын

J549 was always an oil burner and yet the whole line is worth a visit.

@therealsammyvee888 2 ай бұрын

I was wondering why I haven't seen any recent videos of the steam locomotive pulling the VGR trains. Now I know it was because it was being overhauled. Thanks for this.

@Schony747 2 ай бұрын

It's a welcome sight back on the railway as well!

@therealsammyvee888 2 ай бұрын

@@Schony747 For sure.

@KenanTurkiye 2 ай бұрын

That's interesting. I ❤ trains, trams, take a ride, I have a folder on ''transportation'' (folder 2, in playlists) you will love them too :)

@Schony747 2 ай бұрын

Great. When I find dome time, I'll have a look

@KenanTurkiye 2 ай бұрын

@@Schony747 Have a raily great day! :)

@Shinraaaaa 2 ай бұрын

Amazing work and also to all involved from VGR on the restoration

@Schony747 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant work from a core group of volunteers

@gregthompson3274 2 ай бұрын

Good work in the wet,great camera shot at 6.00

@Schony747 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! It was an uphill battle for most of the day.

@JacobGrimaR761 2 ай бұрын

Great Video and great quality.

@Schony747 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for having a look

@nhilltiger 2 ай бұрын

Turntable in nice working order

@Schony747 2 ай бұрын

Yes. The while railway runs well. Lots goes on behind the scenes to make it haporn

@Steven_Rowe 2 ай бұрын

Steam is always better in the wet I think.

@Schony747 2 ай бұрын

Unless you're out filming it! I'd suggest the colder weather is great for steam

@archmcdonald6170 2 ай бұрын

What was the purpose of the flat wagon between the "J"" and the :Y ?

@Schony747 2 ай бұрын

Probably an additional brake capacity incase the J had problems

@Kiwigeo8339 2 ай бұрын

Possibly to deal with bridge load limits?