Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Our Train on the Day


Our Train on the Day
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This 2 coach DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit) was the train for our visit to the Zig Zag Railway. It was previously in use on the Queensland Railway.

Note the Platform Number


Note the Platform Number
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This photograph is taken at the Clarence Station of the Zig Zag Railway in the Blue Mountains. See the photo which follows of the loco used for Harry Potter specials.

Selection of Rolling Stock


Selection of Rolling Stock
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Harry Potter Specials


Harry Potter Specials
Originally uploaded by keith242
Finally we visited the Zig Zag Railway workshops where we were able to view this magnificent Locomotive used to pull Harry Potter Specials to and from platform Nine and Threequarters.

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Scenic Railway


Scenic Railway
Originally uploaded by keith242
We visited the Katoomba Falls and started our journey into the Jamison Valley on this Scenic Railway. We then were able to traverse the World Heritage listed Rainforest via an elevated walkway.

Scenic Railway Statistics


Scenic Railway Statistics
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Pam in the Mountain Devil


Pam in the Mountain Devil
Originally uploaded by keith242
Around 1929 increasing numbers of walkers were begging lifts in the empty coal trucks so this carriage was put in service to raise additional revenue