It certainly is, Mick! A crown jewel in South Australia this railway is and has the unique distinction of being one of the longest preserved railways in the world at 50miles or 80km. Well worth a visit if you are ever down under. Glad you enjoyed! Cheers Caleb
@@CalebsRailFilms Thanks Caleb. I am in Melbourne actually. I've been in Adelaide twice in the '70s. I am amazed that the two chrome Spheres are still there in the city after they closed some city street and converted into open malls. Loved Adelaide to bits. At the time I used to rent/live in Stevens St, Dudley Park.
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It sure is. 140 tons of rock n’ roll! It’s now painted black with red lining recreating a livery it wore during the 1950s and 60s. Videos of the Duke in black can be found in our playlists. Check them out when you have time. Take care. Regards, Caleb
Cool! Did you enjoy it, Daniel? The Duke features in our new calendar for 2020 if you're interested? The link is below! Cheers, Caleb calebsrailfilms.com/our-products?olsPage=products%2Fcalebs-rail-films-calendar-2020-heritage-rail-in-australia
Many thanks, John. Sorry it's taken a bit of a while to get back to you. Been buried with work in the past year and haven't been able to answer all comments sent to me. These two fine engines appear in our new calendar for 2020! Visit the link to secure yours today! Your support will be very much appreciated! Cheers, Caleb calebsrailfilms.com/our-products?olsPage=products%2Fcalebs-rail-films-calendar-2020-heritage-rail-in-australia
Hey Mick! Sorry for the late reply. This was taken on the Steam Ranger Heritage Railway which is one of the longest preserved railways in the world at a staggering 50 miles long or 80km. It's the only preserved broad gauge branch line in the state of South Australia. At 5:50 the location is Victor Harbor on the South Coast of South Australia otherwise known as the Fleurieu Peninsula. Here a genuine South Australian Railways 80 foot electrically operated turntable operates to turn the engines around for their return trip. The line runs from Mount Barker in the Adelaide Hills down through Strathalbyn and onto Goolwa (River Murray Port and only one of two locations in the world to see a paddle steamer and a steam train meet alongside each other) then onto Port Elliot and arriving in Victor Harbor. The Mount Barker to Victor section only runs during the months of June, July, August, September, October and November then ceases for summer due to fire bans/fire risks during the summer. However the Goolwa to Victor section runs year around and this particular day saw them running the Grey Timetable (six trains a day schedule) using two steam locomotives. 621s design, particularly the smoke deflectors were inspired by the LNERs P2 Class Mikado type engines and ten of them were built by SARs Islington Workshops in the 1930s and were numbered 620 to 629. Today only two survive, this one no. 621 Duke of Edinburgh and no. 624 preserved at the NRM located in Port Adelaide. Here's a link to Steam Ranger's website for more info: www.steamrangerheritagerailway.org I hope this helps Cheers Caleb :)
Caleb's Rail Films Hi there, Caleb. Thanks for the info. I grew up into the remaining steam train fleet here in Melbourne. And yes we have a couple of steam locomotive operating from city to country but I am no longer keen on train spotting. Used to be in the 60's and up to mid 70's until no more steam trains were operating. It's sad to see the steam era vanishing and tracks turned into foot and bicycle runs. I had never thought that SA has a steam restoration society, which is great because, like me, the sight and sound of a steam locomotive reminishes the days of steam for old generations and a learning tool for today's generation in knowing how peoples were travelling in the days of steam. Cheer.
Lenin Reyes you must be mistaken my friend. This is Rx 207 built by the North British Locomotive Company for the South Australian Railways in 1913. The PB 15 class is a completely different locomotive mate, 207 is not even on the same gauge as the PB 15 class of the QR. 207 is broad gauge, 5' 3" or 1600mm. The PB 15 class last time I checked was on the narrow gauge (3' 6" or 1067mm). I think you might be mistaken.
Lenin Reyes yeah no problem mate. Glad to be of some use. A lot of the earlier and some later steam locos that operated in South Australia had a few hallmarks of their British counterparts in terms of their appearance.
The paint on that bridge has been there as long as I can remember, Mick. It’s been there for decades and not hurting anyone so I guess they’ve just left it. But I agree with anyone who shares the same sentiment that outright vandalism of railway property is not acceptable and shouldn’t happen. But unfortunately, it does. Maybe, one day the volunteers will get around to covering it over but there are too many other things to maintain and fix first. After all, SteamRanger does look after one of the longest preserved railways in the world and like most volunteer organisations, they can only do so much. I think they do a stellar job in preserving this important historic branchline in its entirety. But more help is always encouraged. I volunteer with another preserved railway in South Australia, the famous Pichi Richi Railway between Quorn and Port Augusta. Extra help is always needed, so if you would like to help the lads and lasses out and do work on the railway then feel free to contact SteamRanger or the Pichi Richi Railway. I’m sure they’d appreciate the hand. Regards, Caleb
Excellent video, beautiful scenery, lovely Aussie locomotives. I take it this Is beautiful South Australia.
It certainly is, Mick! A crown jewel in South Australia this railway is and has the unique distinction of being one of the longest preserved railways in the world at 50miles or 80km. Well worth a visit if you are ever down under. Glad you enjoyed! Cheers Caleb
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Thanks Caleb. I am in Melbourne actually. I've been in Adelaide twice in the '70s. I am amazed that the two chrome Spheres are still there in the city after they closed some city street and converted into open malls. Loved Adelaide to bits. At the time I used to rent/live in Stevens St, Dudley Park.
This reminds me of the days of steam, trains and a great Australian country of the 50-60s. Sadly it's all changed now.
If you want a further reminder of steam from the old days, plenty feature in my calendar for 2020, exclusively by Caleb's Rail Films. Visit the link, Mick, you won't be disappointed mate. Merry Christmas to you. Cheers, Caleb
calebsrailfilms.com/our-products?olsPage=products%2Fcalebs-rail-films-calendar-2020-heritage-rail-in-australia
The green locomotive is a real beauty.
It sure is. 140 tons of rock n’ roll! It’s now painted black with red lining recreating a livery it wore during the 1950s and 60s. Videos of the Duke in black can be found in our playlists. Check them out when you have time. Take care. Regards, Caleb
I rode the Duke two years ago while on vacation in Oz.
Cool! Did you enjoy it, Daniel? The Duke features in our new calendar for 2020 if you're interested? The link is below! Cheers, Caleb
calebsrailfilms.com/our-products?olsPage=products%2Fcalebs-rail-films-calendar-2020-heritage-rail-in-australia
Espectacular!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed! Cheers, Caleb
What magnificent locomotives. I love the video!
Many thanks, John. Sorry it's taken a bit of a while to get back to you. Been buried with work in the past year and haven't been able to answer all comments sent to me. These two fine engines appear in our new calendar for 2020! Visit the link to secure yours today! Your support will be very much appreciated! Cheers, Caleb
calebsrailfilms.com/our-products?olsPage=products%2Fcalebs-rail-films-calendar-2020-heritage-rail-in-australia
What a beautiful locomotive. Very Australiana. (5:48)
Indeed it is. I hope to film more of these fine machines just after Boxing Day. A Merry Christmas to you, Mick. Cheers Caleb
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Same to you and family, Caleb. Merry Christmas and a joyful 2021. 🎅👍
I hope 2021 isn't as horrible as 2020 🙄
Dude! This was inspiring stuff :0 next time you do some SHR stuff invite me along :)
At 5:50, what a beautiful train, like the Flying Scotsman. Where about what this video taken? Also, glad they still got the old swing gates.
Hey Mick! Sorry for the late reply. This was taken on the Steam Ranger Heritage Railway which is one of the longest preserved railways in the world at a staggering 50 miles long or 80km. It's the only preserved broad gauge branch line in the state of South Australia.
At 5:50 the location is Victor Harbor on the South Coast of South Australia otherwise known as the Fleurieu Peninsula. Here a genuine South Australian Railways 80 foot electrically operated turntable operates to turn the engines around for their return trip.
The line runs from Mount Barker in the Adelaide Hills down through Strathalbyn and onto Goolwa (River Murray Port and only one of two locations in the world to see a paddle steamer and a steam train meet alongside each other) then onto Port Elliot and arriving in Victor Harbor.
The Mount Barker to Victor section only runs during the months of June, July, August, September, October and November then ceases for summer due to fire bans/fire risks during the summer.
However the Goolwa to Victor section runs year around and this particular day saw them running the Grey Timetable (six trains a day schedule) using two steam locomotives.
621s design, particularly the smoke deflectors were inspired by the LNERs P2 Class Mikado type engines and ten of them were built by SARs Islington Workshops in the 1930s and were numbered 620 to 629.
Today only two survive, this one no. 621 Duke of Edinburgh and no. 624 preserved at the NRM located in Port Adelaide.
Here's a link to Steam Ranger's website for more info: www.steamrangerheritagerailway.org
I hope this helps
Cheers
Caleb :)
Caleb's Rail Films
Hi there, Caleb. Thanks for the info. I grew up into the remaining steam train fleet here in Melbourne. And yes we have a couple of steam locomotive operating from city to country but I am no longer keen on train spotting. Used to be in the 60's and up to mid 70's until no more steam trains were operating. It's sad to see the steam era vanishing and tracks turned into foot and bicycle runs. I had never thought that SA has a steam restoration society, which is great because, like me, the sight and sound of a steam locomotive reminishes the days of steam for old generations and a learning tool for today's generation in knowing how peoples were travelling in the days of steam. Cheer.
Yep, my favourite locomotive. They are beautiful. (as you can tell by my channel name)
0:04 that's Australian steam train's name is PB15
Lenin Reyes you must be mistaken my friend. This is Rx 207 built by the North British Locomotive Company for the South Australian Railways in 1913. The PB 15 class is a completely different locomotive mate, 207 is not even on the same gauge as the PB 15 class of the QR. 207 is broad gauge, 5' 3" or 1600mm. The PB 15 class last time I checked was on the narrow gauge (3' 6" or 1067mm). I think you might be mistaken.
Caleb's Rail Films well Australian Steam Locomotives look like British steam locomotives
Caleb's Rail Films and one more thing to tell you is thanks for telling me what class is the Steam loco
Lenin Reyes yeah no problem mate. Glad to be of some use. A lot of the earlier and some later steam locos that operated in South Australia had a few hallmarks of their British counterparts in terms of their appearance.
I can help adding... look at that disgusting graffiti mess on that bridge at 8:24. It's a shame the Government does nothing about it.
The paint on that bridge has been there as long as I can remember, Mick. It’s been there for decades and not hurting anyone so I guess they’ve just left it. But I agree with anyone who shares the same sentiment that outright vandalism of railway property is not acceptable and shouldn’t happen. But unfortunately, it does. Maybe, one day the volunteers will get around to covering it over but there are too many other things to maintain and fix first.
After all, SteamRanger does look after one of the longest preserved railways in the world and like most volunteer organisations, they can only do so much. I think they do a stellar job in preserving this important historic branchline in its entirety. But more help is always encouraged. I volunteer with another preserved railway in South Australia, the famous Pichi Richi Railway between Quorn and Port Augusta. Extra help is always needed, so if you would like to help the lads and lasses out and do work on the railway then feel free to contact SteamRanger or the Pichi Richi Railway. I’m sure they’d appreciate the hand.
Regards, Caleb