The Sydney to Melbourne XPT service led by XP2002 approaches McIntyre Loop.

NR84 climbs out of Ararat, with the Adelaide bound 'Overland.' The Overland is operated by Great Southern Rail, using locomotives hired from Pacific National's freight pool. By coincidence, NR84 i... (more)

XP2011 leads the Sydney to Melbourne daylight XPT service through Albion.

The Sydney to Melbourne XPT service races through Coolaroo nearing journeys end.

The once weekly service to Griffith is seen stopped for passengers at Yass Junction, 4 hours into it's 8.5 hour journey. All other passenger trains here are XPT services.

XP2006 leads NT36 into Urunga, on approach to Yellow Rock Rd level crossing. In the background is a small section of the Great Dividing Range.

A six-car 'Explorer' DMU set heads north alongside Mullet Creek in the Brisbane Water National Park. This is one of my all time favorite locations, note that the railway is visible rounding the ne... (more)

NR119 and DL46 lead No.6AS8 eastbound 'Indian Pacific' from Adelaide and Perth down through Glenbrook Gorge at the foot of the Blue Mountains.

A once in a life time experiance with a locomotive from each of the operators that currently traverse the Trans Australian Railway occured on Saturday September 14th 2012 when a special passanger ... (more)

Country link crossing the bridge just out of Queanbeyan.

Leaving Yass Junction, Countrylinks ST23, Sydney to Melbourne Service...

The XPT ex Melbourne passes over Menangle bridge under the last bit of evening sunlight. This particular locomotive is one of the last remaining in the original Countrylink livery.

XP2000 leads a north bound service through East Maitland station. Coming from the UK, although it's nice to see these UK designed power cars, it is a real shame that they don't work as hard here.... (more)

Late afternoon Countrylink through Maldon.

Diversional traffic on the Illawarra line sees Melbourne - Sydney XPT service approaching Scarborough. XP2008 has a repainted nose.