Such an incredibly sad sight. I will never be able to comprehend why this particular set was scrapped and not set aside for preservation. Although it entered service in September 1981, it was actually built in 1980 and underwent several months of testing, so this set has a lot of historic significance.
Elecrail are the only possible custodians. They have hit pause permanently as no space for hitachi or comengs. We won’t get any representatives of life in Melbourne from 1970>
It's like our current generation don't care for preserving anything Australia once made, even Australian made cars have fallen casualty to this to an extent. I'm keeping my 2013 VF commodore for life. Also fond memories of riding in Comeng and Hitachi trains back in the 80s and 90s
I believe I might of possibly also seen photos of 301M in Melbourne Central station that were taken of it in 1981 on the same day it officially entered passenger service! :)
It’s so sad to see how bad a condition it is in. PTV/metro should have put it into storage cause it’s such a historic train being the first coming to enter service and all that
Great video sad to see the state in how they are but hopefully they keep some in preservation. You going to do a Tottenham yard exploration (you don’t have to risk it if you don’t want to).
Thanks. I think Totty is a but too red hot. So I wont make a video on it. Im happy with my experience at North Shore and will cherish it forever. Check social media (Especially Tiktok) lotsa short vids on Totty around
@@StrayaTrains yea i have the videos of them vandalizing the withdrawn units it makes me sad but cant really stop it and I dont blame them there gonna be scraped at the end.
Hello Straya, at the Broadmeadows Sidings, there is heavy Graffiti on 2 Comengs, (633M-655M) could you check it out please and make a video on it?? btw I’m a Alstom Hater so it doesn’t matter as I’m happy for more EDI Sets as Alstom!
one of the comenges was burnt similer happend to the swingdoors before the taits were making a comeback there were plans to bring back the swingdoors and also the postal taits but they were burnt no swingdoors left exept for one and also 1 mail tait at newport
It absolutely disgusts me that they scrapped 301M-1001T-302M. Why would they scrap the first Comeng set ever built?! It would be like scrapping Hitachi 1M.
@@StrayaTrains They also scrapped another significant set known as 479M-1090T-480M, which was part of The Met's 45th Super Train (alongside 477M-1089T-478M, which is still in service as of now). It's like they don't care about the history of certain carriages of the fleet.
@@StrayaTrains The other two carriages from that set aren't fairing much better either. 1109T was scrapped years ago after it was written off in an accident at Epping 2002, while 698M has been out of service for years.
So are you actually meant to go there because i want to see some of those stage 1 comengs but I don't want to get caught if we aren't really meant to be there haha.
Techinally not but it was fine. However, all Comeng scrapped from North Shore so if you do wannna go, you will need to go to Tottenham Yard. I'm not encouraging it so its fully your choice
It's such a shame that no-one could think of a way to use these for homeless accommodation or even for holiday houses. I guess it's just not worth the cost to transport them and install wiring and plumbing, although you'd think that if the same conversion could be done on 50 to 100 identical carriages that the cost could be kept down.
Why would people treat the trains like this? Also, I think it would be better if they kept the first ever Comeng somewhere safe and preserve it for historical purposes instead of just scrapping it.
New things get old and trains are no exception 😢
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@@StrayaTrains :(
Such an incredibly sad sight. I will never be able to comprehend why this particular set was scrapped and not set aside for preservation. Although it entered service in September 1981, it was actually built in 1980 and underwent several months of testing, so this set has a lot of historic significance.
I wish this was presevred too. Very sad and makes no sense
Elecrail are the only possible custodians. They have hit pause permanently as no space for hitachi or comengs. We won’t get any representatives of life in Melbourne from 1970>
It's like our current generation don't care for preserving anything Australia once made, even Australian made cars have fallen casualty to this to an extent. I'm keeping my 2013 VF commodore for life. Also fond memories of riding in Comeng and Hitachi trains back in the 80s and 90s
Fun fact this is what New York subway trains are supposed to look like while they are operating 🤣
Haha
True
We must look after these trains
Great video! I would have felt pretty scared walking in these cabs with all that wiring around lol.
Haha. Was all off so was not dangerous at all
Imagine if the driver put your intri as the announcements that would be funny I love it
I'd be honoured😂
This is so sad, great video!
Indeed and thanks!
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I believe I might of possibly also seen photos of 301M in Melbourne Central station that were taken of it in 1981 on the same day it officially entered passenger service! :)
Thats so cool!!
@@StrayaTrains
I believe you can find it on Google Images if you look up something along the lines of Museum station 1981! :)
@@Techno-Universal Gonna go look!
@Techno-Universal i also saw hitachis and harrises
It’s so sad to see how bad a condition it is in. PTV/metro should have put it into storage cause it’s such a historic train being the first coming to enter service and all that
It is sad
So sad for the poor old comeng
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Great video sad to see the state in how they are but hopefully they keep some in preservation. You going to do a Tottenham yard exploration (you don’t have to risk it if you don’t want to).
Thanks. I think Totty is a but too red hot. So I wont make a video on it. Im happy with my experience at North Shore and will cherish it forever. Check social media (Especially Tiktok) lotsa short vids on Totty around
@@StrayaTrains yea i have the videos of them vandalizing the withdrawn units it makes me sad but cant really stop it and I dont blame them there gonna be scraped at the end.
@@breemsp591 can u put on yt :)
Great coverage. Their actually motors not engines. 👍
Cheers for clarifying and thanks!
is it legal to go there inside the trains
Hello Straya, at the Broadmeadows Sidings, there is heavy Graffiti on 2 Comengs, (633M-655M) could you check it out please and make a video on it??
btw I’m a Alstom Hater so it doesn’t matter as I’m happy for more EDI Sets as Alstom!
Prob won't be making a video on this. Thanks for the idea!
one of the comenges was burnt similer happend to the swingdoors before the taits were making a comeback there were plans to bring back the swingdoors and also the postal taits but they were burnt no swingdoors left exept for one and also 1 mail tait at newport
Yea, very sad that someone would burn a train
It absolutely disgusts me that they scrapped 301M-1001T-302M. Why would they scrap the first Comeng set ever built?! It would be like scrapping Hitachi 1M.
I really dont know why. I fully agree. Sadly its too late as I believe the set has been scrapped :(
@@StrayaTrains They also scrapped another significant set known as 479M-1090T-480M, which was part of The Met's 45th Super Train (alongside 477M-1089T-478M, which is still in service as of now). It's like they don't care about the history of certain carriages of the fleet.
Same goes for the first Alstom refirb. 517M gonna get scrapped soon too
@@StrayaTrains The other two carriages from that set aren't fairing much better either. 1109T was scrapped years ago after it was written off in an accident at Epping 2002, while 698M has been out of service for years.
@@TrickyMario7654 Yea. First EDI Set still in service though. My guess is they may preserve 2x 3 carr Stage 3s or something like that
When was this filmed?
Early 2022
@@StrayaTrains ok I went in December i think
In 8:25 there is just a random sledge hammer lol
Didn't notice that. Nice find
the other seats in the cab would've been for driver training and old guards seats
Yep!
So are you actually meant to go there because i want to see some of those stage 1 comengs but I don't want to get caught if we aren't really meant to be there haha.
Techinally not but it was fine. However, all Comeng scrapped from North Shore so if you do wannna go, you will need to go to Tottenham Yard. I'm not encouraging it so its fully your choice
@@StrayaTrains Ok cool. Yeah I will try to go when I can. Thanks man
i think they got retired and back operating
7:22 that KFC box tho
Lol
That was so sad
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@@StrayaTrains yea
It's such a shame that no-one could think of a way to use these for homeless accommodation or even for holiday houses. I guess it's just not worth the cost to transport them and install wiring and plumbing, although you'd think that if the same conversion could be done on 50 to 100 identical carriages that the cost could be kept down.
Would be cool! Great idea. But sadly too late
Rip Comeng
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i think its gone now :(
Yea all scrapped :(
Yes comengs but no retirement
Fax!
Why would people treat the trains like this? Also, I think it would be better if they kept the first ever Comeng somewhere safe and preserve it for historical purposes instead of just scrapping it.
Not sure. Prob adrenaline rush and for a good time. Im sure they will preserve a stage 3 once they all retired
People who do this sort of stuff are brain dead scum with nothing better to do with their miserable lives.
@@StrayaTrains the stage 3 isnt as special as the first stage 1 though
I'd love to see one restored to its original state in green and gold met livery with carpet and tartan seats.
people treat anything that isn't theirs like this because they don't own anything
i wish i owned it
We all do!
@@StrayaTrains yes
@@StrayaTrains if had 2k i will save one
Question: Why are retired trains covered in graffiti, and inside vandalised? is it Metro doing it or people?
Because people like to grafiti it. Its people def not Metro staff
They shouldn't be doing that. It makes the trains look like a madhouse.
@@UnstoppableU-v6l Agree but its scrapped anyway rn
there is no answer to your question, people do it for diffirent reasons. im sure theres worse things then pieces on a trains