Superb quality videos I used to pay lots of money for train videos now we have the whole world at the press of a button and you are up with the best of them.thank you so much Frank in Adelaide
I would just like to say a big thank you Tim. For making these video's. As daughter of a steam and electric train driver, lived and breathed it as a child, these journey's have been wonderful. I'm able to see them from the comfort of my home. Will and Hamish are great too with there knowledge and banter. Thank you again.
Hello, thank you for your kind comment, my father was an agricultural engineer, at weekends and during school holidays he often took me with him to work, those days are some of my favourite memories, did you ever get to ride in the cab or visit locomotive depots? I couldn't have wished for better driver/guides than Will and Hamish they made a good train ride into a wonderful experience that I'll never forget. Best wishes from Tim.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Oh yes he worked at the Feltham middx shed. I was on the foot plate of a stream engine drove a diesel engine. used to go to the shed with him to pick his wages up if he was not working that day, I was born in a railway house in Feltham, The track was at the bottom of our garden so i would watch them all the time.
@@fieryeddie Gosh, trains were certainly a massive part of your childhood, where ever my parents moved there always seems to be a railway within sight of our home, sure girls, playing football and rugby occupied much of my time, but always in the background my love of railways never waned.
Australian countryside and wildlife sets the country apart from anywhere else I've visited, if you do get to visit someday, I think you'll find it a very rewarding experience.
If you like a long ride in the Australian Outback, this is your video. Miles and miles with nothing in sight other than a few cangaroos (at 57:01 and 1:11:00) running away and a herd of horses at 1:03:30. I enjoyed this video because I like the Australian Outback. Tim, I wish you and family a Happy New Year and may 2024 be a prosperous one. God bless you.
I rode the Savannahlander many years ago and reckon it is one of the best railway journeys in the country. This is Australia as Australian as it gets on the railways and the video brought back so many memories.
I agree, it's one of the best Australian railway journeys I've experienced to date. Most of the passengers were Australian, helping to make it a uniquely authentic experience, I'm glad it brought memories, hopefully good ones.
Enjoyed this very much. Went on the Savannahlander from Edmonton to Cairns for work then up to Tinaroo to help on the kids camp in the school holidays . happy days .Keep up the good work.
I'm glad this video brought back good memories from your own time on the railway, it's certainly a never to be forgotten unique experience. I enjoyed every moment I was there.
Than you for this video. Nice and interesting cab ride, with some beautiful and wild landscapes seen, including at the end. Concerning the track, the lack of maintenance is visible. Only the bridges, apparently, are in perfect condition.
The track was designed and laid to survive the harsh conditions of the outback. There is only one train a week in each direction meaning there isn't a lot of money for maintenance, the single track unpaved roads shared with speeding road trains make this railway look safe in comparison. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, this railway really is something special.
If the sound isn't your cup of tea, it makes good sense to turn it down and just watch the picture. I should be able to upload the rest of the series with and without commentary, because I placed one camera inside and another outside. Apart from the commentary, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride.
I have never had or herd a driver with so much RABBIT in my life so far, I am now 81 and a ex bus and coach driver of 35 years. I wonder how many of the passenger's on board had ear defenders with them.
Couldn't agree more. I had to turn the sound right down to watch it in peace. Glad I wasn't on the train. He doesn't need to talk all the time. It's also great to take in the scenery in peace and quiet instead of the constant and at times irrelevant chatter.
A few year's ago on the South Devon Railway, the guard started his 'Welcome to the train, I can be found over here, don't stick your head out the window, don't eat each other etc' spiel at Totnes, and it lasted nearly all the way to Staverton where upon departure it started again and ditto until Buckfastleigh..! Most people I suspect wanted to watch sewage plants and garden ornaments go past and listen to the engine punt along. However the local info and landmarks is more interesting. Because it all looks like dry grass to me....
@@arch9eniusI love the South Devon Railway, I've heard the guard give a brief safety talk along the lines you mentioned although it did stop before the "don't eat each other" bit, because most of the passengers were children dressed as wartime evacuees with one tiny suitcase leaving the cities on their way to the countryside for the duration of WW2 for their own safety, I believe it was an experience day run for local schools. In this video the camera was placed near the driver's so it did overemphasise their commentary, most of which was based on passenger questions. I for one loved the commentary as did everyone on the train. Most of the rest of this trip will be uploaded with and without commentary because I mounted two cameras, one inside and one outside the train. I would point out that watching this train trip on video is a very different experience to actually riding it.
@@Timsvideochannel1Once took a boat trip up the Swan River in Perth WA to some of the wineries. Constant stream of commentary and even loud singing from the crew. Utterly horrendous, never again.
Hey great video. Thanks. I've wanted to ride the Savannahlander for some time but haven't found the time. We witnessed it in action when we did an outback tour to Chicago a couple of years back.
Hi, glad you enjoyed the video, I took part in one of the outback adventures that also included the Gulflander, the Undara Lava Tubes and Cobbold Gorge, four unique experiences that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Really enjoy your videos. They are like a meditation for me. Thanks for doing them! Have you considered doing one where you show how you do what you do? Like how and where you mount the cameras, which cameras you use and how do you get permission for the driver's eye view. I'm in the states and they don't seem very willing to allow cameras up near the drivers. Thanks
Hi, it's nice to know you enjoy these videos, the rhythmic beat of the train passing over the rail joints is music to my ears, it's also very relaxing. I have been asked several times to do a talk or video showing how I go about making these videos. I've got to be honest, I'd be out of depth because I know very little about the technical aspects of videography/photography, I research the cameras I buy on the internet relying on other people to give me good advice. Usually I only get the one opportunity to capture the moment, for that reason I like pick up and shoot cameras, they make fewer mistakes than I do. I recently decided to upgrade my video camera and after doing my research I ended up buying another camera the same as the one I was already using, because the newer versions offered too many different ways to screw up that special shot. I use Sony FDR AX53 camcorders and GoPro cameras, usually the latest model because they improve a little with each new model, I generally have 3 of them in my camera bag. Other pieces of kit that make a big difference are the tripod I use (Manfrotto - befree live tripod) it is light enough to pack in my hold luggage and the fluid head does a reasonable job, there are better tripods out there, but they are way too heavy to pack in my suitcase. I use a RØDE Stereo VideoMic Pro - On-camera Microphone, it’s not overly expensive and it does a good job. When it comes to software, I use what I’ve got used to, after trying various makes of software, I settled for Pinnacle Studio, starting with version 8, I am now on Version 23, not the latest but I find it stable and it does what I want, although it does require reasonably powerful computers with plenty of RAM memory. There is arguably better software out there, but I refuse to rent my software, preferring to own it. I also use Mercalli steady software, it’s not suitable for all purposes, but overall it has proved to be a good investment. I have never had a lesson in videography or photography, I bought my first video camera in the early 1980’s along with a Cannon AE1 film camera to record my children growing up. I have generally learned from my mistakes and taking note of what other people do. I work full time as a precision engineer/toolmaker, this channel is a hobby and sadly I will never earn enough money from making videos to make it my full time occupation. If I were to make a video showing how I go about making a video, the worlds experts would tear it apart, which is sad because I’m sure there are a lot of people out there who don’t have a fortune to spend on gear who’d like to be guided by someone who has made plenty of mistakes and learned from some of them. My videos often leave a lot to be desired, I do the best I can with what I have in the time available, if I tried to do more I’d run the risk of turning something pleasurable into a chore I’d no longer want to do. I’d love to see film making taught more widely in schools, not only can it be fun to do, it will also help youngsters in the workplace because social media is something we all have to get to grips with, whether using it or creating for it. You don’t have to be an expert with the best and most expensive gear to make a video and when I see youngsters with a video camera or mobile phone making their first RUclips videos, I always offer encouragement because they are starting their video making journey and already some of those I met only a couple of years ago have gone on to be competent creators. As for getting a camera on the locomotive, I Email the marketing department of the railway I want to make a film about asking politely for their help, I also give a link to my channel so that they can see what I do. In the early days I’d ask the driver, sadly times have changed and the Health and Safety department’s standard responce is to say “No” and never give a reason for saying “No”. As my channel has grown it has become easier to get permission, although I still get knocked back about half the time.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Thanks you so much for the detailed response. It is very helpful to me and I appreciate it. I'd still love to see a how to video from you but understand your reasoning. To me, you are the expert regardless of equipment and techniques. I have more camera equipment than I have skills to use. I'm planning on taking a short steam engine trip this spring and will try my hand at the train videography, thanks to your inspiration. All the best!
@@wpsam52 There is no better way to learn, than to go and have ago. I hope you enjoy your day, because that’s what it is all about and should you produce a half way decent video, it will be an added bonus to remember the day by. Cheers. Tim.
rode on this line in 1987 when QR ran a mixed, at the time ran twice a week. I was on the first train after a ballast train fell off a bridge around Einasleigh and it left a giant S curve of ballast wagons on each side the bridge. Like a dollar sign. On that trip someone set fire to the workers camp at Gelaro. The Cairns bound train paused at Gelaro and the driver said the Arson Squad was on it’s way from Brisbane. So I was at the scene of a crime before the police.
Wow, whilst the circumstances of the events you saw were unfortunate, it must have been an awesome experience, I'd love to have travelled on the mixed train, thanks for sharing your memories, they made interesting reading.
@ 16:21 (Junction creek?). As you cross the river on the left all the way across there seems to be concrete remains with rebar in it of stanchions? Was there another rail bridge(potential swept away). Strange this bridge is wooden but there’s definitely the remains of concrete supports there.
Hi, most of the bridges along the line have been washed away, some more than once. They have been replaced by low wooden bridges that get submerged when the floods happen allowing debris to wash over them instead of building up to the point where the bridge becomes a dam that eventually collapses as a result of the build up of debris and water.
Queensland is full of hidden treasures, most of which I'd never have known about had I not visited and talked to people who live there, it's not that long ago that £10 Poms began arriving in Australia to help open it up. Many of those migrants from Europe and the UK in particular are still alive to share their stories, in the 60's life was tough with little more than a shed to live in on arrival, their stories are fascinating, often reflected in the places served by these outback railways. Thanks for the New Year greetings, I enjoyed a relaxing Christmas at home with my wife and I'm looking forward to the New Year. Happy New Year, I hope it's a good one 😊.
Hi Tim! It's definitely a good idea to go swimming in the river👍. You don't stay there for long because a friendly "grinsodile" immediately joins you. Best regards from Hans and Cheers 🍾🇦🇹.
Hello Hans, the outback is full of all kinds of dangerous creatures and in the seven days I was there, the only one I saw was a small fresh water crocodile that didn't look capable of pulling the skin off a rice pudding, let alone attacking a human. All the best and Happy New Year🍺. Tim.
@@johannperaus6890I think it should make into the Oxford dictionary, it's a perfect description for the look on a crocodile’s face in the moments before it eats its prey 😉.
The bridges are deliberately low, following the riverbed to reduce the impact of debris building up and damaging it in flood season, most of the debris simply floats over the bridge.
I've always wanted to do this trip since I learned about it when watching TV some years ago. Now restricted mobility has put an end to that. It's a pity that the drivers comments were interrupted by the side shots but I understand the limitations of non-professional filming. Well done, I will look forward to more of your travels.
Hi, sorry, I am aware that I have interrupted some of the drivers comments, I tried to make sure all the information is there even when it is interrupted by a side view. I work full time leaving me with limited time to produce these videos, I wish I could do it full time, unfortunately whilst I do earn a little from You Tube, it isn't enough to cover my travelling, let alone enough to live on. I appreciate your understanding and I do hear what people tell me, it helps me to produce videos that people enjoy watching. Cheers. Tim.
Hello William, that was the best train ride ever. I'm reliving the journey as I edit the videos. In the one I'm doing now - Forsayth to Cafe Bloodwood you are pointing out the advantages of your tea break over the one provided on the Gulflander, I found it highly amusing as did the people on the train, but I am a little worried that some sensitive souls here in the UK might not understand Australian humour and take the conversation out of context. In general most comments are positive. I might tone the conversation down a bit, although I'd welcome your thoughts, a trip on the Savannahlander without the commentary just wouldn't be the same and I know the guys on the Gulflander aren't offended, they know it's just friendly banter. Keep doing what you are doing and don't change anything. 😊🦘🦘🦘. Cheers. Tim.
Awww, thanks heaps for your words of encouragement mate. Our commentary is what sets us apart from other trains and seems to be why passengers come back over and over again. You're definitely welcome back anytime.
I love the Australian outback, A lot of Australians have never seen the true oz outback my motto is see Australia first, It's great that Qld rail kept this line open unlike NSW that closed down everything, Did you spot all the termite nests it's a wonder there are trees still standing, 😂I really love Neil's comments there entertaining,😁 Thanks Tim for giving us & the world a look at our backyard cheers Bob.🤠😎🦘🐨🍺🍾🍷🎆🥳Happy new year.
Hello Robert, I feel the same way about England, the number of times American tourists have told me they've done England as part of some grand European tour that took them to all the capital cities, in reality the only places they actually saw in England were London and Stratford on Avon to see where William Shakespeare lived, London isn't representative of anywhere in the UK other than London, it's just like any other capital city in the world. You haven't seen England until you've seen the beautiful countryside, the scenic coastline and the quaint old villages. I haven't seen much of Australia, but I've seen enough to know that it's a wonderful country with an amazing diversity of landscapes. Queensland Rail does a good job keeping the rails in place, although the train is run by a private operator, it is QR who own and look after the track. QR run some of the best Australian rail adventures in the country, yet outside of Australia they are almost unknown. Neil is going to do his best to convince the world that only real "tin hares" are the ones in his back yard, the rest are copies or in the case of the ones in New Zealand "fake". Neil is a one off, I'm never quite sure what's coming next, but I know it will be entertaining. Happy New Year 😊🦘🦘🦘🐊🎇🎉.
Bob, The termites that live in the mounds along the route don't chew on wood - their preferred diet is grass. Driver Wil explains their life cycle, habitats, diet etc. in great detail on the way out to Forsayth. If you do the return trip, you get to hear it again. He's a very knowledgeable and entertaining train driver!
@@teddythewonderlizard1448 I really enjoyed the commentary although they are a little unfair to the guys on the Gulflander at times, although I'm sure everything they said was with tongue in check. One quip that comes to mind goes something like "Now for you guys that have just done the Gulflander, we've got a real treat for you, something you don't see on the Gulflander, at the end of this straight, we've got a corner and after that a hill" 😊.
@teddythewonderlizard1448 I'm glad you learnt something about the termites mate and yes, we love our mates at the Gulflander. It's all just a bit of banter and cheek.
Наката на рельсах нет совсем. По этой дороге поезда редко ходят? Посмотрел ролик до конца....Понравилось, как в 19 век вернулся - на перегоне нет разъездов, нет и никаких признаков СЦБ или иного способа контроля и управления движением поездов..... В России уже такое не возможно.... у нас даже если дорога брошенная и рельсы украли - светофоры как правило ещё несколько лет работают.....без рельсов, пока и их отключат.
Привет, функция стабилизации на камере GoPro очень хороша, поездка не была плавной, временами было очень оживленно. Здесь очень мало подъездных путей и нет сигнализации, поскольку в неделю в каждую сторону ходит только один поезд, и этот поезд является единственным используемым поездом, поэтому нет риска столкнуться с другим поездом. Австралийцы не крадут рельсы, потому что они любят поезда и не сделают ничего, что могло бы поставить под угрозу его будущее.
@@greghills4443 The driver talked about the rails explaining that much of the track on this section was the original track dating from when the line was first laid between 1907 and 1910. In places subject to wear or damage, sections have been replaced with 62 lbs per yard rail, I believe he said that the track between Mareeba and Cairns was 82 lbs per yard, some of it Long welded. You might find this article interesting - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etheridge_railway_line
I enjoyed the video itself, but had to mute it. I wish content producers would realize sometimes people just enjoy hearing the rhythm of the rails and watching the beautiful scenery.
You watched the only video in this series of eight that doesn't offer versions both with and without commentary. Here is Part 2 without commentary - ruclips.net/video/-C1yYlPq09s/видео.html you can find links to the rest in the video description. I hope this helps. Most creators are like me, keen armatures limited by a tiny budget.
Hello Anna, I enjoyed the commentary, but I think it is different when you are on the train as opposed to hearing it on this video. Some of the land is privately owned and some is government owned, our driver's tell us about the ownership of the land in the next video to be uploaded later this week.
that steam train he was talking about it's now at the bellarine railway in Queenscliff victoria australia hauling the Q train which is made up of ex sunlander carriages
Hi thanks for the information, I checked out the internet for more information and for anyone interested in the locomotive and its move to the Ballarine Railway please click on these links - www.australiansteam.com/3620.htm www.theqtrain.com.au/welcome-to-the-family-3620/
I was assured by a man who knows his gum trees that they are as individual as our finger prints, it just unfortunate that at a quick glace they all look the same 😉.
Interesante vídeo, pero ¡ hacia la nada misma !, el mismo paisaje a cada kilometro. Uno puede adelantar el vídeo y se encuentra en el mismo lugar. Lo mas interesante son los canguros que se cruzan y los puentes.
Espero que hayas disfrutado el vídeo. Su descripción del viaje se acerca a la verdad, aunque el vídeo no muestra el paisaje a ambos lados del tren. Es un viaje maravilloso al que ningún vídeo podrá hacer justicia.
Sin duda, Australia es un enorme país ( en realidad es un continente ) y tiene un variedad de paisajes, desde desiertos a espesos bosques.@@Timsvideochannel1
Je suis heureux que vous ayez aimé la vidéo. L'Australie est un grand pays et le voyage a été long, car à mesure que le train se rapproche de la côte, le paysage change radicalement. Je publierai des vidéos couvrant l'intégralité du voyage au cours des prochaines semaines.
Queensland has an extensive railway system, please read under "Queensland" at this link to learn a little about Queensland's railways - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrow-gauge_railways_in_Australia Road trains do run in the outback and there are special parking areas where road trains are split into individual trailers for local delivery. Queensland is a surprising place.
De twee spoorwegen zijn heel verschillend. De hitte in Australië was niet echt een probleem, omdat er meestal een zacht briesje waaide en één ding dat niet goed overkomt in de video is de hoeveelheid wilde dieren in de bush. De Ffestiniog-spoorlijn is altijd een genot om te bezoeken, zowel bij regen als bij zonneschijn.
That's a REALLY nice looking train. It reminds me of what we had in the USA back in the 1950s and 60s, before everyone switched to the ugly brick designs we have today.
I personally enjoyed the commentary, much of which was based around the most commonly asked questions. The two guys giving the talk were from different backgrounds, one was always a railwayman whilst the other had worked with animals and reptiles, between the two of them they covered most of what we were experiencing.
That's true, most of the conversation on this train centred around the drivers sharing a bit of typical Australian banter and passengers asking questions about the wild life in the outback.
The drivers were keeping a close eye on the tracks ahead and the speed was low. The ride was pretty good and I felt safe at all times, the safety record is good and the only accident I'm aware of was a collision with a car in Cairns on a level crossing in which only the car driver received minor injuries, the car driver was found to be at fault. This train is designed to run on these tracks.
Estou enviando duas versões desta viagem, uma com comentários e outra sem. Pessoalmente, gostei muito do comentário, cheio de informações úteis e contado com bastante humor australiano.
You've got me there, the water looked clear enough to drink and I see no reason not to take a dip although it might be a good idea to check for fresh water crocodiles before jumping in and I'd imagine the water is refreshingly cool on a hot day. Maybe one of the drivers will see this comment and give a more accurate reply.
With the wet season flooding the whole area for three months a year, there is plenty of clean water under the surface and even in the dry season there are water holes where the animals go to drink, sadly I don't think there was that much gold, just enough to set off a gold rush. As for cleaning the tracks, there is some clearing up to do once the waters recede after the wet season. I'd love to live there for a full year to see how the seasons affect the landscape 🐪🐫🐨🪳🦂🦘🦘🦘
Superb quality videos I used to pay lots of money for train videos now we have the whole world at the press of a button and you are up with the best of them.thank you so much
Frank in Adelaide
I would just like to say a big thank you Tim. For making these video's. As daughter of a steam and electric train driver, lived and breathed it as a child, these journey's have been wonderful. I'm able to see them from the comfort of my home. Will and Hamish are great too with there knowledge and banter. Thank you again.
Hello, thank you for your kind comment, my father was an agricultural engineer, at weekends and during school holidays he often took me with him to work, those days are some of my favourite memories, did you ever get to ride in the cab or visit locomotive depots? I couldn't have wished for better driver/guides than Will and Hamish they made a good train ride into a wonderful experience that I'll never forget. Best wishes from Tim.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Oh yes he worked at the Feltham middx shed. I was on the foot plate of a stream engine drove a diesel engine. used to go to the shed with him to pick his wages up if he was not working that day, I was born in a railway house in Feltham, The track was at the bottom of our garden so i would watch them all the time.
@@fieryeddie Gosh, trains were certainly a massive part of your childhood, where ever my parents moved there always seems to be a railway within sight of our home, sure girls, playing football and rugby occupied much of my time, but always in the background my love of railways never waned.
مقاطع فيديو ذات جودة رائعة اعتدت مشاهدتها من نعومة اظافرى وانا صغير كنت ارافق صديق لى سائق قطار فى مخاذن القطارات والمناورات لتعليمى سياقتها فعلا رائعة❤❤❤❤ 0:53
مرحبًا، يسعدني أنك استمتعت بمشاهدة هذا الفيديو. لقد كنت محظوظًا لأنك تمكنت من الانضمام إلى صديقك والركوب مع سائق القطار عندما كنت أصغر سناً.
Amazing countryside. Makes me want to visit Australia even more.
Australian countryside and wildlife sets the country apart from anywhere else I've visited, if you do get to visit someday, I think you'll find it a very rewarding experience.
If you like a long ride in the Australian Outback, this is your video. Miles and miles with nothing in sight other than a few cangaroos (at 57:01 and 1:11:00) running away and a herd of horses at 1:03:30. I enjoyed this video because I like the Australian Outback.
Tim, I wish you and family a Happy New Year and may 2024 be a prosperous one. God bless you.
Thank you for the New Year greetings and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Happy New Year and all the best in 2024.
Dear friend, what you are doing is amazing!!!!!
Thank you, I really appreciate the encouragement 😊.
A unique video on a part of the earth rarely seen. Thank you for piloting scene. Cheers to all involved.👍🙂🇺🇸
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride 😊.
I rode the Savannahlander many years ago and reckon it is one of the best railway journeys in the country. This is Australia as Australian as it gets on the railways and the video brought back so many memories.
I agree, it's one of the best Australian railway journeys I've experienced to date. Most of the passengers were Australian, helping to make it a uniquely authentic experience, I'm glad it brought memories, hopefully good ones.
Enjoyed this very much. Went on the Savannahlander from Edmonton to Cairns for work then up to Tinaroo to help on the kids camp in the school holidays . happy days .Keep up the good work.
I'm glad this video brought back good memories from your own time on the railway, it's certainly a never to be forgotten unique experience. I enjoyed every moment I was there.
Than you for this video. Nice and interesting cab ride, with some beautiful and wild landscapes seen, including at the end. Concerning the track, the lack of maintenance is visible. Only the bridges, apparently, are in perfect condition.
The track was designed and laid to survive the harsh conditions of the outback. There is only one train a week in each direction meaning there isn't a lot of money for maintenance, the single track unpaved roads shared with speeding road trains make this railway look safe in comparison. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, this railway really is something special.
@@Timsvideochannel1 thank you.for your comments. Indeed, it is something special.
Thank you very much for taking us here in Southern California on your stress relieving enjoyable train ride! Keep up the good work…💯😊
Thank you, it's nice to know you enjoyed the ride 😊.
Amazing to see how much open expanse there is. My kind of place.
The only sounds are natural, no cars, planes or anything human apart from the weekly train.
Great video. With the sound turned right down.
If the sound isn't your cup of tea, it makes good sense to turn it down and just watch the picture. I should be able to upload the rest of the series with and without commentary, because I placed one camera inside and another outside. Apart from the commentary, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride.
I have never had or herd a driver with so much RABBIT in my life so far, I am now 81 and a ex bus and coach driver of 35 years. I wonder how many of the passenger's on board had ear defenders with them.
Almost everyone on the train was Australian and they loved the commentary, it was very informative and delivered with typical Australian wit.
Couldn't agree more. I had to turn the sound right down to watch it in peace. Glad I wasn't on the train. He doesn't need to talk all the time. It's also great to take in the scenery in peace and quiet instead of the constant and at times irrelevant chatter.
A few year's ago on the South Devon Railway, the guard started his 'Welcome to the train, I can be found over here, don't stick your head out the window, don't eat each other etc' spiel at Totnes, and it lasted nearly all the way to Staverton where upon departure it started again and ditto until Buckfastleigh..! Most people I suspect wanted to watch sewage plants and garden ornaments go past and listen to the engine punt along.
However the local info and landmarks is more interesting. Because it all looks like dry grass to me....
@@arch9eniusI love the South Devon Railway, I've heard the guard give a brief safety talk along the lines you mentioned although it did stop before the "don't eat each other" bit, because most of the passengers were children dressed as wartime evacuees with one tiny suitcase leaving the cities on their way to the countryside for the duration of WW2 for their own safety, I believe it was an experience day run for local schools. In this video the camera was placed near the driver's so it did overemphasise their commentary, most of which was based on passenger questions. I for one loved the commentary as did everyone on the train. Most of the rest of this trip will be uploaded with and without commentary because I mounted two cameras, one inside and one outside the train. I would point out that watching this train trip on video is a very different experience to actually riding it.
@@Timsvideochannel1Once took a boat trip up the Swan River in Perth WA to some of the wineries. Constant stream of commentary and even loud singing from the crew. Utterly horrendous, never again.
14:30 Roo!
Hey great video. Thanks. I've wanted to ride the Savannahlander for some time but haven't found the time. We witnessed it in action when we did an outback tour to Chicago a couple of years back.
Hi, glad you enjoyed the video, I took part in one of the outback adventures that also included the Gulflander, the Undara Lava Tubes and Cobbold Gorge, four unique experiences that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Awesome cab ride, Tim. Very cool ! All the best to you for '24. James.
Cheers James, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride and I appreciate the best wishes for 24, I hope it's a good for you too. All the best. Tim.
Thanks Tim@@Timsvideochannel1
Really enjoy your videos. They are like a meditation for me. Thanks for doing them!
Have you considered doing one where you show how you do what you do? Like how and where you mount the cameras, which cameras you use and how do you get permission for the driver's eye view. I'm in the states and they don't seem very willing to allow cameras up near the drivers. Thanks
Hi, it's nice to know you enjoy these videos, the rhythmic beat of the train passing over the rail joints is music to my ears, it's also very relaxing. I have been asked several times to do a talk or video showing how I go about making these videos. I've got to be honest, I'd be out of depth because I know very little about the technical aspects of videography/photography, I research the cameras I buy on the internet relying on other people to give me good advice.
Usually I only get the one opportunity to capture the moment, for that reason I like pick up and shoot cameras, they make fewer mistakes than I do. I recently decided to upgrade my video camera and after doing my research I ended up buying another camera the same as the one I was already using, because the newer versions offered too many different ways to screw up that special shot. I use Sony FDR AX53 camcorders and GoPro cameras, usually the latest model because they improve a little with each new model, I generally have 3 of them in my camera bag. Other pieces of kit that make a big difference are the tripod I use (Manfrotto - befree live tripod) it is light enough to pack in my hold luggage and the fluid head does a reasonable job, there are better tripods out there, but they are way too heavy to pack in my suitcase. I use a RØDE Stereo VideoMic Pro - On-camera Microphone, it’s not overly expensive and it does a good job. When it comes to software, I use what I’ve got used to, after trying various makes of software, I settled for Pinnacle Studio, starting with version 8, I am now on Version 23, not the latest but I find it stable and it does what I want, although it does require reasonably powerful computers with plenty of RAM memory. There is arguably better software out there, but I refuse to rent my software, preferring to own it. I also use Mercalli steady software, it’s not suitable for all purposes, but overall it has proved to be a good investment. I have never had a lesson in videography or photography, I bought my first video camera in the early 1980’s along with a Cannon AE1 film camera to record my children growing up. I have generally learned from my mistakes and taking note of what other people do. I work full time as a precision engineer/toolmaker, this channel is a hobby and sadly I will never earn enough money from making videos to make it my full time occupation. If I were to make a video showing how I go about making a video, the worlds experts would tear it apart, which is sad because I’m sure there are a lot of people out there who don’t have a fortune to spend on gear who’d like to be guided by someone who has made plenty of mistakes and learned from some of them. My videos often leave a lot to be desired, I do the best I can with what I have in the time available, if I tried to do more I’d run the risk of turning something pleasurable into a chore I’d no longer want to do. I’d love to see film making taught more widely in schools, not only can it be fun to do, it will also help youngsters in the workplace because social media is something we all have to get to grips with, whether using it or creating for it. You don’t have to be an expert with the best and most expensive gear to make a video and when I see youngsters with a video camera or mobile phone making their first RUclips videos, I always offer encouragement because they are starting their video making journey and already some of those I met only a couple of years ago have gone on to be competent creators.
As for getting a camera on the locomotive, I Email the marketing department of the railway I want to make a film about asking politely for their help, I also give a link to my channel so that they can see what I do. In the early days I’d ask the driver, sadly times have changed and the Health and Safety department’s standard responce is to say “No” and never give a reason for saying “No”. As my channel has grown it has become easier to get permission, although I still get knocked back about half the time.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Thanks you so much for the detailed response. It is very helpful to me and I appreciate it. I'd still love to see a how to video from you but understand your reasoning. To me, you are the expert regardless of equipment and techniques. I have more camera equipment than I have skills to use. I'm planning on taking a short steam engine trip this spring and will try my hand at the train videography, thanks to your inspiration. All the best!
@@wpsam52 There is no better way to learn, than to go and have ago. I hope you enjoy your day, because that’s what it is all about and should you produce a half way decent video, it will be an added bonus to remember the day by. Cheers. Tim.
rode on this line in 1987 when QR ran a mixed, at the time ran twice a week. I was on the first train after a ballast train fell off a bridge around Einasleigh and it left a giant S curve of ballast wagons on each side the bridge. Like a dollar sign.
On that trip someone set fire to the workers camp at Gelaro. The Cairns bound train paused at Gelaro and the driver said the Arson Squad was on it’s way from Brisbane. So I was at the scene of a crime before the police.
Wow, whilst the circumstances of the events you saw were unfortunate, it must have been an awesome experience, I'd love to have travelled on the mixed train, thanks for sharing your memories, they made interesting reading.
2:28 Oh yeah, a road train on the left, 14:30 a kangaroo jumped across the track, red ground all around. That's right, we're in Australia.
It's a pretty unique place, I really enjoyed my time there 😊.
Also, at 27:15, a roo left side. He's quite well camo'ed.
@ 16:21 (Junction creek?). As you cross the river on the left all the way across there seems to be concrete remains with rebar in it of stanchions? Was there another rail bridge(potential swept away). Strange this bridge is wooden but there’s definitely the remains of concrete supports there.
Hi, most of the bridges along the line have been washed away, some more than once. They have been replaced by low wooden bridges that get submerged when the floods happen allowing debris to wash over them instead of building up to the point where the bridge becomes a dam that eventually collapses as a result of the build up of debris and water.
Beautiful video!
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Thanks Tim. Love the commentary! 🙂
Cheers, I'm pleased you enjoyed it 😊.
Thanks Tim love these one's never seen them before hope you had a great Christmas 🌲 and A BEAUTIFUL New year 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤😊
Queensland is full of hidden treasures, most of which I'd never have known about had I not visited and talked to people who live there, it's not that long ago that £10 Poms began arriving in Australia to help open it up. Many of those migrants from Europe and the UK in particular are still alive to share their stories, in the 60's life was tough with little more than a shed to live in on arrival, their stories are fascinating, often reflected in the places served by these outback railways.
Thanks for the New Year greetings, I enjoyed a relaxing Christmas at home with my wife and I'm looking forward to the New Year. Happy New Year, I hope it's a good one 😊.
AATCHOO! Forgive me for sneezing at the end. Mr. Cold Weather is making my nose itch.
lovely video
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Hi Tim! It's definitely a good idea to go swimming in the river👍. You don't stay there for long because a friendly "grinsodile" immediately joins you. Best regards from Hans and Cheers 🍾🇦🇹.
Hello Hans, the outback is full of all kinds of dangerous creatures and in the seven days I was there, the only one I saw was a small fresh water crocodile that didn't look capable of pulling the skin off a rice pudding, let alone attacking a human. All the best and Happy New Year🍺. Tim.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Happy new year Tim 🍾. The word grinsodile is a new vocabulary in the English language made by Hans, grins.
@@johannperaus6890I think it should make into the Oxford dictionary, it's a perfect description for the look on a crocodile’s face in the moments before it eats its prey 😉.
@@Timsvideochannel1 That's what a mean 👻👍
❤ Magnificent 🥰
I'm pleased you enjoyed it 😊.
The track in the thumbnail looks like the aftermath of a bridge being washed away. That's real outback!
The bridges are deliberately low, following the riverbed to reduce the impact of debris building up and damaging it in flood season, most of the debris simply floats over the bridge.
I've always wanted to do this trip since I learned about it when watching TV some years ago. Now restricted mobility has put an end to that. It's a pity that the drivers comments were interrupted by the side shots but I understand the limitations of non-professional filming.
Well done, I will look forward to more of your travels.
Hi, sorry, I am aware that I have interrupted some of the drivers comments, I tried to make sure all the information is there even when it is interrupted by a side view. I work full time leaving me with limited time to produce these videos, I wish I could do it full time, unfortunately whilst I do earn a little from You Tube, it isn't enough to cover my travelling, let alone enough to live on. I appreciate your understanding and I do hear what people tell me, it helps me to produce videos that people enjoy watching. Cheers. Tim.
Jpmie vidéo. ils ùanquent quelques gares pour animées,voyage. Merc iet bonne journée dans la partie 2.
Heya Tim, It was great to have you onboard. Judging by the comments, next time I might have to drive the train in silence 😂
Hello William, that was the best train ride ever. I'm reliving the journey as I edit the videos. In the one I'm doing now - Forsayth to Cafe Bloodwood you are pointing out the advantages of your tea break over the one provided on the Gulflander, I found it highly amusing as did the people on the train, but I am a little worried that some sensitive souls here in the UK might not understand Australian humour and take the conversation out of context. In general most comments are positive. I might tone the conversation down a bit, although I'd welcome your thoughts, a trip on the Savannahlander without the commentary just wouldn't be the same and I know the guys on the Gulflander aren't offended, they know it's just friendly banter. Keep doing what you are doing and don't change anything. 😊🦘🦘🦘. Cheers. Tim.
Awww, thanks heaps for your words of encouragement mate. Our commentary is what sets us apart from other trains and seems to be why passengers come back over and over again. You're definitely welcome back anytime.
@@wilandmel Cheers, I'm sure we'll meet again some day.
Any roos around on this trip?
Yep, plenty of them, you see some of them in this video.
I love the Australian outback, A lot of Australians have never seen the true oz outback my motto is see Australia first, It's great that Qld rail kept this line open unlike NSW that closed down everything, Did you spot all the termite nests it's a wonder there are trees still standing, 😂I really love Neil's comments there entertaining,😁 Thanks Tim for giving us & the world a look at our backyard cheers Bob.🤠😎🦘🐨🍺🍾🍷🎆🥳Happy new year.
Hello Robert, I feel the same way about England, the number of times American tourists have told me they've done England as part of some grand European tour that took them to all the capital cities, in reality the only places they actually saw in England were London and Stratford on Avon to see where William Shakespeare lived, London isn't representative of anywhere in the UK other than London, it's just like any other capital city in the world. You haven't seen England until you've seen the beautiful countryside, the scenic coastline and the quaint old villages. I haven't seen much of Australia, but I've seen enough to know that it's a wonderful country with an amazing diversity of landscapes. Queensland Rail does a good job keeping the rails in place, although the train is run by a private operator, it is QR who own and look after the track. QR run some of the best Australian rail adventures in the country, yet outside of Australia they are almost unknown. Neil is going to do his best to convince the world that only real "tin hares" are the ones in his back yard, the rest are copies or in the case of the ones in New Zealand "fake". Neil is a one off, I'm never quite sure what's coming next, but I know it will be entertaining. Happy New Year 😊🦘🦘🦘🐊🎇🎉.
@@Timsvideochannel1 THANKS TIM.🍺
Bob,
The termites that live in the mounds along the route don't chew on wood - their preferred diet is grass. Driver Wil explains their life cycle, habitats, diet etc. in great detail on the way out to Forsayth. If you do the return trip, you get to hear it again. He's a very knowledgeable and entertaining train driver!
@@teddythewonderlizard1448 I really enjoyed the commentary although they are a little unfair to the guys on the Gulflander at times, although I'm sure everything they said was with tongue in check. One quip that comes to mind goes something like "Now for you guys that have just done the Gulflander, we've got a real treat for you, something you don't see on the Gulflander, at the end of this straight, we've got a corner and after that a hill" 😊.
@teddythewonderlizard1448
I'm glad you learnt something about the termites mate and yes, we love our mates at the Gulflander. It's all just a bit of banter and cheek.
Наката на рельсах нет совсем. По этой дороге поезда редко ходят? Посмотрел ролик до конца....Понравилось, как в 19 век вернулся - на перегоне нет разъездов, нет и никаких признаков СЦБ или иного способа контроля и управления движением поездов..... В России уже такое не возможно.... у нас даже если дорога брошенная и рельсы украли - светофоры как правило ещё несколько лет работают.....без рельсов, пока и их отключат.
Привет, функция стабилизации на камере GoPro очень хороша, поездка не была плавной, временами было очень оживленно. Здесь очень мало подъездных путей и нет сигнализации, поскольку в неделю в каждую сторону ходит только один поезд, и этот поезд является единственным используемым поездом, поэтому нет риска столкнуться с другим поездом. Австралийцы не крадут рельсы, потому что они любят поезда и не сделают ничего, что могло бы поставить под угрозу его будущее.
Esse pais é maravilhoso! Parabéns!! Assistindo daqui de minha casa em Stº Andre/SP-Brasil. Drauzio A. Braz
Olá, é sempre bom receber notícias do Brasil. Estou feliz que você tenha gostado do vídeo. Muitas felicidades do Reino Unido
7:40 Driver's talk about the seating near him, "to sit down, ask questions, have a yarn then bugger off!" Oh so typically Aussie! LOL
Hi Neil! Best regards from Hans in Austria and a happy new year 🍾.
@@johannperaus6890 Hallo, Hans! Ich wunche ihnen auch ein ganz glüchliges Neujahr!
@neilforbes416 yes they don't say see ya later lol
Don't you just love it 😊 riding this train is a full on Australian experience.
@@Timsvideochannel1 amazing what train drivers gossip about haha
Rails look very light what’s the weight
The rail weight is mostly 41Lbs per yard at this end of the line.
Wow very light
@@greghills4443 The driver talked about the rails explaining that much of the track on this section was the original track dating from when the line was first laid between 1907 and 1910. In places subject to wear or damage, sections have been replaced with 62 lbs per yard rail, I believe he said that the track between Mareeba and Cairns was 82 lbs per yard, some of it Long welded. You might find this article interesting - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etheridge_railway_line
Shake, rattle and roll! 🙂
That sums the ride up nicely 😉.
I enjoyed the video itself, but had to mute it. I wish content producers would realize sometimes people just enjoy hearing the rhythm of the rails and watching the beautiful scenery.
You watched the only video in this series of eight that doesn't offer versions both with and without commentary. Here is Part 2 without commentary - ruclips.net/video/-C1yYlPq09s/видео.html you can find links to the rest in the video description. I hope this helps. Most creators are like me, keen armatures limited by a tiny budget.
@@Timsvideochannel1 I know. After I posted that note I found the other videos and have enjoyed them.
@@carolynechols1354 Thank you, it's nice to know you enjoyed them 😊.
It's a very interesting trip, but if I was a passenger, I'd have to wear earplugs! Is this vast landscape privately owned?
Hello Anna, I enjoyed the commentary, but I think it is different when you are on the train as opposed to hearing it on this video. Some of the land is privately owned and some is government owned, our driver's tell us about the ownership of the land in the next video to be uploaded later this week.
Hello! Is this very old? Regards from Sweden.
No, it's not old, it was filmed in October 2023. Kind regards from the UK.
Spot the kangaroos. Nice video.
There were plenty of kangaroos and wallabies willing to risk their necks to cross in front of the train, I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🦘🦘🦘.
that steam train he was talking about it's now at the bellarine railway in Queenscliff victoria australia hauling the Q train which is made up of ex sunlander carriages
Hi thanks for the information, I checked out the internet for more information and for anyone interested in the locomotive and its move to the Ballarine Railway please click on these links - www.australiansteam.com/3620.htm www.theqtrain.com.au/welcome-to-the-family-3620/
Nice.
Amitiés de France.
Thank you.
I guess once you've seen one gumtree, you've seen them all.
I was assured by a man who knows his gum trees that they are as individual as our finger prints, it just unfortunate that at a quick glace they all look the same 😉.
16:00 Archer fish? Hmmmmmmmmmm........ Can you see their bows and arrows? LOL
@neilforbes416 I think everyone's got your point lol
@neilforbes416 Robin Hood Yikes and away!
Your Australian outback looks like Florida on a bicycle.
Crikey, I didn't know Florida could ride a bicycle.
what kind of english they speack?
Australian English.
Ｉ want to have riden this trains before I shell be old.
I hope you get to do it, it's an amazing journey.
Interesante vídeo, pero ¡ hacia la nada misma !, el mismo paisaje a cada kilometro. Uno puede adelantar el vídeo y se encuentra en el mismo lugar. Lo mas interesante son los canguros que se cruzan y los puentes.
Espero que hayas disfrutado el vídeo. Su descripción del viaje se acerca a la verdad, aunque el vídeo no muestra el paisaje a ambos lados del tren. Es un viaje maravilloso al que ningún vídeo podrá hacer justicia.
Sin duda, Australia es un enorme país ( en realidad es un continente ) y tiene un variedad de paisajes, desde desiertos a espesos bosques.@@Timsvideochannel1
Bonne vidéo des chemins de fer Australiens, dommage que ce soient toujours les mêmes paysages
Je suis heureux que vous ayez aimé la vidéo. L'Australie est un grand pays et le voyage a été long, car à mesure que le train se rapproche de la côte, le paysage change radicalement. Je publierai des vidéos couvrant l'intégralité du voyage au cours des prochaines semaines.
01:19:05 woow 🎉❤
It was refreshing to see water in the Einasleigh River 😊.
didnt think Australia had a big railroad for a long time, i knew you had those truck/trains but didnt think you had much rails
Queensland has an extensive railway system, please read under "Queensland" at this link to learn a little about Queensland's railways - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrow-gauge_railways_in_Australia Road trains do run in the outback and there are special parking areas where road trains are split into individual trailers for local delivery. Queensland is a surprising place.
Eentonig landschap, deprimerend heet. Ik prefereer eerder Porthmadog Ffestiniog, Tim.
De twee spoorwegen zijn heel verschillend. De hitte in Australië was niet echt een probleem, omdat er meestal een zacht briesje waaide en één ding dat niet goed overkomt in de video is de hoeveelheid wilde dieren in de bush. De Ffestiniog-spoorlijn is altijd een genot om te bezoeken, zowel bij regen als bij zonneschijn.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Hartelijk dank voor de toelichting !
That's a REALLY nice looking train. It reminds me of what we had in the USA back in the 1950s and 60s, before everyone switched to the ugly brick designs we have today.
It does look a bit like a Budd Diesel Railcar.
Not too many trains going the other way. Just as well, really.
Once past Kuranda there is only one scheduled train and we were on it, the seasonal weekly train between Cairns and Forsayth.
Hey my friend
Hi, I hope you are keeping well.
The driver's commentary was mostly more interesting than the scenery!
I personally enjoyed the commentary, much of which was based around the most commonly asked questions. The two guys giving the talk were from different backgrounds, one was always a railwayman whilst the other had worked with animals and reptiles, between the two of them they covered most of what we were experiencing.
never know what you might hear when they forget there is a camera
That's true, most of the conversation on this train centred around the drivers sharing a bit of typical Australian banter and passengers asking questions about the wild life in the outback.
Muito parecido com a viajem para o FIM do MUNDO.
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brácho si ntočl cestu z MISKA ---- DO MOSKVY
They really don't like the new publican..
Awful lot of trust in tracks the have clearly seen better days. Half expecting to see the train derail.
The drivers were keeping a close eye on the tracks ahead and the speed was low. The ride was pretty good and I felt safe at all times, the safety record is good and the only accident I'm aware of was a collision with a car in Cairns on a level crossing in which only the car driver received minor injuries, the car driver was found to be at fault. This train is designed to run on these tracks.
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MAQUINISTAS DEVERIAM FICAR CALADOS E NÃO CONVERSAREM MUITO NESTA GRAVAÇÃO
Estou enviando duas versões desta viagem, uma com comentários e outra sem. Pessoalmente, gostei muito do comentário, cheio de informações úteis e contado com bastante humor australiano.
Nossa que lugar seco feio , tudo a mesma coisa, desculpa mais não gostei não, lugar triste sem cor 😢🇧🇷
The most boring vidio I have ever watched,if you want to see good vidios visit NEW ZEALAND
Here are a couple of my New Zealand videos - studio.ruclips.net/user/playlistPLPdTWbkwx85pX8Zcf80fh3B2ggr_O_hLB/videos
Can you drink the water at Junction Creek? Is it warm ? Can you swim in it ?
You've got me there, the water looked clear enough to drink and I see no reason not to take a dip although it might be a good idea to check for fresh water crocodiles before jumping in and I'd imagine the water is refreshingly cool on a hot day. Maybe one of the drivers will see this comment and give a more accurate reply.
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Clean water is more valuable than gold there ??? LOL🥸Do they ever clean the tracks if there is a sand storm ?🤔
With the wet season flooding the whole area for three months a year, there is plenty of clean water under the surface and even in the dry season there are water holes where the animals go to drink, sadly I don't think there was that much gold, just enough to set off a gold rush. As for cleaning the tracks, there is some clearing up to do once the waters recede after the wet season. I'd love to live there for a full year to see how the seasons affect the landscape 🐪🐫🐨🪳🦂🦘🦘🦘