Fortunately for me, the rules at the time required any loco with motor transition and or medium draught gear to lead a loco that does not transition when hauling a heavy train. No doubt that the c... (more)

Cliffs Robe River 4002, now preserved by the Pilbara Railway Historical Society was originally imported for the NSWR in 1951. In 1954 together with 4001 it hauled the Royal Train. Two of the 40 cl... (more)

While sitting on the loop waiting to depart to head back east the Parkes shunter arrives putting on a show that only an alco can.

Belting down the road from Border Loop I suddenly encounter this northbound ballast. So, a mad u-turn and sprint to a spot to aim the camera.

USRA Baldwin 5910 built 1952 for the NSWR now preserved by the Rail Transport Museum works a tour train with the also preserved end platform cars. Rail cruising USA style down under.

The QR DH class GH 500 B-B hydraulic locos were built from 1968 by Walkers. All are now withdrawn from the QR fleet. The Stanley Street section has been closed for some time. And woe betide any cr... (more)

SRS 801 was a bus converted for rail service and was capable of operating on all three mainline gauges in Australia via wheel set exchange.

A view from the inspection pit inside LMC 7 road.

Two preserved ex NSWR Aussie Alco units 4490 and 4520 work tour train WL31 west through Locksley

Ex WP F7 Mount Newman Mining 5450 now preserved by the Pilbara Railway Historic Society at the 6 mile siding inland from Dampier