Thanks so much. I thought I'd be doing well to get to 50 subs and maybe 10k views, so I'm very satisfied to now have just over 500 subs and 100 000 views.
Cheers Matt, much appreciated. I cant recall the exact reason for the 2 sets of locos, however the EE's were obviously being towed south for something. Tassie is pretty dull these days, and the TR's are a pile of garbage and basically a liability to the business instead of an asset!
@@tedbear4243 At the same time 'the new ' Tasrail wanted new fleet of locomotives, Bendigo workshop (SSR) was licensed to build locomotives. Two for West Australia and successful. Keeping tax payer's money and jobs in Australia.
The QR class really got a raw deal in Tasmania, QLD > NZ > TAS, instantly relegated to middle unit slaves, progressively grotty as ever. 2102 didn't last very long 3yrs 2056 at least got some mileage 8 yrs & 2062 lasted quite a long time 12 years. But like the DQ rebuilds they the job but one could see their tears yearning for a lead loco run.
At least the Rail Tram & Bus Union managed to save most of Colebrook, even tho its a tad shorter and doesnt have self restoring points back yet. Current management were hell bent on it not being a thing which meant there for a while the section was Brighton to Parattah, about 2hrs and 15 mins!
Pacific National wished they had never acquired that Tasmanian railway, bleeding money left right and centre, too many (mostly ancient) loco's of different motive power, aging wagons, poor infrastructure (few sections where trains could run at at least 80KMh) meant a profit was never forthcoming. Being narrow gauge didn't help the cause either. Journey Beyond should run a tourist train from Hobart through to Launceston and beyond, no timetable, just meander along with all ay to get there! However, narrow gauge would put them off that...Great video Ted, just loved the scenery.
GREAT FILMING thanks: Sometimes a State Infrastructure can be used to beef up shares ( share holders don't know all the facts). (All you need is a wheel flange wear gauge and that would have told half the story) Therefore equity in the company increases because you 'own more' Commercial bank borrowing power increases for the REAL investments that will make returns for shareholders and bargaining capacity increases. They were't dumb and same with Victrac/ Vline Therefore you have the State Governments by the 'short and curly' for compensation as the Steve Bracks Government found. Identical to Tasmania. Look now. 24 hour across Bass Strait return TOLL (PN a subsidiary ) by specially made ship. No track to maintain, no need to steam 3 days to Hobart container port. Maybe some deals made??? 3foot 6 gauge fine just look at the New Zealand rail system. Makes Tassy lines look like goat tracks.
I think a lot of people and governments wished PN / Toll didnt go anywhere near Tassie or Victoria or NZ as each location had every dollar sucked out of it and assets run into the ground. One can only wonder what their plan really was. At the time Tassie was running with such a motley collection of wagons - I held onto some train shots in the edit to show the mix of wagon classes out there at the time. And yeah, imagine the cost of keeping a parts stock inventory for so many different locos. Its such a massive shame the state ended up with the lemons it has. And yes, Tassie lends itself enormously well to some special tourist type trains, but there just seems to be continual road blocks put in place for anyone interested.
Totally agree. So much dodgy stuff goes on. More Tassie videos coming from that era. Ive put the older VHS and Betacam SP material on hold pending trialing one of these newish enhancement 'AI' applications as per someones suggestion on here.
New Zealand leading the way look at the TransAlpine train and first class condition of track. TAS government won't ever allow any tourist railway than West Coast Abt because they dug themselves a hole in 1997 and pay out $ 4.2 million each year to keep it safe from falling off the track. Too long for most motoring tourists who have to cram in a tight touring itinerary before back home on the ship. You won't see caravaners chilling out in Strahan camp park just so the can ride a train . Not is all lost though if the train clubs put their heads together with business and Local /State government. It is a political /media game they need to learn. A heritage train won't work standing alone.
@@tedbear4243 Might have to get on to old mate Rohan Vos in South Africa, they said his Blue Train would never turn a dollar let alone survive, now look at it! Rohan stuck with it, and yes, he poured a lot of money in and just about went bankrupt but it all turned out roses in the end. Can be done for Tasmania, just need the right people and financial backing...Hobart up to Launceston and beyond would be a cracker of a tourist rail journey.
Tasrail is my favourite company especially the era of clydes and ees running together can't wait for more parts
Def more to come when I get time.
Lovely capture 🙂 your 500th subscriber 🎉 best wishes to you
Thanks so much. I thought I'd be doing well to get to 50 subs and maybe 10k views, so I'm very satisfied to now have just over 500 subs and 100 000 views.
@@tedbear4243 well done 👍 carry on the momentum. Happy sharing
Another gem of a video Ted. The eclectic lashup at the 17.30 mark is worth the price of admission alone. Thank you.
Cheers Matt, much appreciated. I cant recall the exact reason for the 2 sets of locos, however the EE's were obviously being towed south for something. Tassie is pretty dull these days, and the TR's are a pile of garbage and basically a liability to the business instead of an asset!
@@tedbear4243 At the same time 'the new ' Tasrail wanted new fleet of locomotives, Bendigo workshop (SSR) was licensed to build locomotives. Two for West Australia and successful. Keeping tax payer's money and jobs in Australia.
The QR class really got a raw deal in Tasmania, QLD > NZ > TAS, instantly relegated to middle unit slaves, progressively grotty as ever. 2102 didn't last very long 3yrs 2056 at least got some mileage 8 yrs & 2062 lasted quite a long time 12 years. But like the DQ rebuilds they the job but one could see their tears yearning for a lead loco run.
Hi Ted, awesome footage, looking forward to the following parts. Thanks for sharing.
Good one, thanks Ted.
Thx again Mots. Wish i could pump em out faster.
@@tedbear4243 No problem, worth the wait. Cheers.
Yes Australia 🇦🇺
18:05 what a sight. Those EE's thrashing up! The second locomotive on the train at 1:18 is how a DQ would have originally looked.
Gotta looove those EE's!
Crossing loops. Those are a thing of the past. Like shunt engines. 😊
At least the Rail Tram & Bus Union managed to save most of Colebrook, even tho its a tad shorter and doesnt have self restoring points back yet. Current management were hell bent on it not being a thing which meant there for a while the section was Brighton to Parattah, about 2hrs and 15 mins!
Pacific National wished they had never acquired that Tasmanian railway, bleeding money left right and centre, too many (mostly ancient) loco's of different motive power, aging wagons, poor infrastructure (few sections where trains could run at at least 80KMh) meant a profit was never forthcoming. Being narrow gauge didn't help the cause either. Journey Beyond should run a tourist train from Hobart through to Launceston and beyond, no timetable, just meander along with all ay to get there! However, narrow gauge would put them off that...Great video Ted, just loved the scenery.
GREAT FILMING thanks: Sometimes a State Infrastructure can be used to beef up shares ( share holders don't know all the facts). (All you need is a wheel flange wear gauge and that would have told half the story) Therefore equity in the company increases because you 'own more' Commercial bank borrowing power increases for the REAL investments that will make returns for shareholders and bargaining capacity increases. They were't dumb and same with Victrac/ Vline Therefore you have the State Governments by the 'short and curly' for compensation as the Steve Bracks Government found. Identical to Tasmania. Look now. 24 hour across Bass Strait return TOLL (PN a subsidiary ) by specially made ship. No track to maintain, no need to steam 3 days to Hobart container port. Maybe some deals made??? 3foot 6 gauge fine just look at the New Zealand rail system. Makes Tassy lines look like goat tracks.
I think a lot of people and governments wished PN / Toll didnt go anywhere near Tassie or Victoria or NZ as each location had every dollar sucked out of it and assets run into the ground. One can only wonder what their plan really was. At the time Tassie was running with such a motley collection of wagons - I held onto some train shots in the edit to show the mix of wagon classes out there at the time. And yeah, imagine the cost of keeping a parts stock inventory for so many different locos. Its such a massive shame the state ended up with the lemons it has. And yes, Tassie lends itself enormously well to some special tourist type trains, but there just seems to be continual road blocks put in place for anyone interested.
Totally agree. So much dodgy stuff goes on. More Tassie videos coming from that era. Ive put the older VHS and Betacam SP material on hold pending trialing one of these newish enhancement 'AI' applications as per someones suggestion on here.
New Zealand leading the way look at the TransAlpine train and first class condition of track. TAS government won't ever allow any tourist railway than West Coast Abt because they dug themselves a hole in 1997 and pay out $ 4.2 million each year to keep it safe from falling off the track. Too long for most motoring tourists who have to cram in a tight touring itinerary before back home on the ship. You won't see caravaners chilling out in Strahan camp park just so the can ride a train . Not is all lost though if the train clubs put their heads together with business and Local /State government. It is a political /media game they need to learn. A heritage train won't work standing alone.
@@tedbear4243 Might have to get on to old mate Rohan Vos in South Africa, they said his Blue Train would never turn a dollar let alone survive, now look at it! Rohan stuck with it, and yes, he poured a lot of money in and just about went bankrupt but it all turned out roses in the end. Can be done for Tasmania, just need the right people and financial backing...Hobart up to Launceston and beyond would be a cracker of a tourist rail journey.
All those drivers are gone now except the punk. 😵💫
Hello Ruffas 👋
Worst period in Tasmanian rail history, criminal the damage they caused to our rail future!
Its still happening in parts