Been waiting for a video on this.. Geez SSR wasted no time in getting them out there. They only just got transferred to them. Edit: sad that it's all the places V/Line still runs rail services too.
@@BaileyChap N & P classes ideally, maybe even an A class. I hope they preserve some H sets and they're not all scrapped. Personally I'd prefer if they remained in service, or at least were replaced by another railcar, but the V/Lo's have supersceeded them on the intercity services unfortunately. I certainly think V/Lo's should not be on longhaul services though, would much rather new locos and carriages.
Disappointing decision from v line to phase these wonderful machines out before having a comfortable replacement, but glad to see them getting a new home ❤
The V/Lo's are good for intercity services thus the N's are unfortunately superceeded there. I do agree though that they should not be on longhaul services.
N class hauling freight. SSR leased these N class for service with them. Idk what's next when V/Line is done with the N class locomotives. However I hope one or a few N class locomotives get preserved.
This livery is only on it because it's leased from V/Line, apparently because they may need them back at a moments notice. Once they're purchased, which they probably will be once V/Line phases out locos, they'll probably get the SSR livery.
@@silvesterpeel5379 they probably won't be able to since they're still owned by V/Line and can be taken back at a moments notice, thus they'd still want it in that livery even without the logos. They only removed the logos because they aren't in V/Line service (though they can be taken back by them if they're short as they're leased not owned). Like I said once they're owned by SSR, which they probably will be once V/Line phases out locos entirely, the livery will probably be changed. Remember, it took SSR a number of years to repaint their P classes and they brought them because V/Line had withdrawn them entirely. V/Line still have N's in service, thus why they're only leased.
@@BaileyChap Quite possibly, but they also just do right-hand running at certain times of day. The east line has a lower speed limit than the west line, and the weekday peaks are planned around peak-direction trains being on the faster west line.
Lotta horsepower there for such a small train, were they taken off anywhere or just insurance or picking up more...maybe l should😀 apply for a Job over there hehehe..
N class on Goods trains were quite common in the 1980's and 1990's prior to G class being fitted for DOO
Now that's something you don't see everyday, an N class on a freight train, though soon it will be a very common sight that.
Fr 😔 #ripHclasscarriges
Been waiting for a video on this..
Geez SSR wasted no time in getting them out there. They only just got transferred to them.
Edit: sad that it's all the places V/Line still runs rail services too.
Well done, Adam! It seems weird seeing N class on anything other than H or N cars! 😍
I hope one day, heritage tours will run with N class hauling H sets, comfiest trains I've ever ridden!
@@BaileyChap N & P classes ideally, maybe even an A class. I hope they preserve some H sets and they're not all scrapped. Personally I'd prefer if they remained in service, or at least were replaced by another railcar, but the V/Lo's have supersceeded them on the intercity services unfortunately. I certainly think V/Lo's should not be on longhaul services though, would much rather new locos and carriages.
@@aidanthomas2510 Some H sets are preserved at the Seymour Heritage Centre and one is at Steamranger I think.
Disappointing decision from v line to phase these wonderful machines out before having a comfortable replacement, but glad to see them getting a new home ❤
The V/Lo's are good for intercity services thus the N's are unfortunately superceeded there. I do agree though that they should not be on longhaul services.
That opener right there! 👍
Agreed!
N class hauling freight. SSR leased these N class for service with them. Idk what's next when V/Line is done with the N class locomotives. However I hope one or a few N class locomotives get preserved.
Great video mate, certainly different seeing the N classes on freight rather than their usual passenger trains
Now theres a convoy.
I knew it wouldn't be long, and especially since the B went North.
It kinda swapped with S311
Many people predicted this would happen with SSR!
N463 was a true survivor after being hit by the Broadmeadows runaway in 2003.
It seems that V/line had earmarked the locos to be handed over a while ago - and stopped washing them
At 9.05, I saw a double header entering Swan Hill loaded from Piangil.
Wonderful video
Is there a timetable anywhere for SSR trains?
SSR add yet another livery to their fleet.
This livery is only on it because it's leased from V/Line, apparently because they may need them back at a moments notice. Once they're purchased, which they probably will be once V/Line phases out locos, they'll probably get the SSR livery.
@aidanthomas2510 they may as well clean and repaint the whole loco since they're removing the Vline and PTV logos.
@@silvesterpeel5379 they probably won't be able to since they're still owned by V/Line and can be taken back at a moments notice, thus they'd still want it in that livery even without the logos. They only removed the logos because they aren't in V/Line service (though they can be taken back by them if they're short as they're leased not owned). Like I said once they're owned by SSR, which they probably will be once V/Line phases out locos entirely, the livery will probably be changed. Remember, it took SSR a number of years to repaint their P classes and they brought them because V/Line had withdrawn them entirely. V/Line still have N's in service, thus why they're only leased.
N class preserved?
@@OfficialSEIC2K6 I hope so once V/Line is done with them
Why did it switch from left-hand running to right-hand running?
Sunbury to Kyneton is all bi-directional, so trains can run on either track in either direction.
@@Taitset It's great for versatility! I presume it's being used to allow the freight train to overtake/be overtaken?
@@BaileyChap Quite possibly, but they also just do right-hand running at certain times of day. The east line has a lower speed limit than the west line, and the weekday peaks are planned around peak-direction trains being on the faster west line.
@@Taitset That's an odd quirk but I love it, must get a bit confusing for passengers though.
@@BaileyChap Very much so! It was a cheap out during the regional fast rail upgrade - they only raised one track to 160km/h.
Short train for quad locos?
B80 & S311 were detached in Bendigo for T363 & P18 later on.
Lotta horsepower there for such a small train, were they taken off anywhere or just insurance or picking up more...maybe l should😀 apply for a Job over there hehehe..
Are they tight building more locomotives? What next a VLocity or Sprinter at the helm . . .