@VulcanBB18 You and me both, that Holmes shot would have to be my favourite. Such a shame that it is just left to slowly die at IWRM. You would think that given the 150th Anniversary of QR coming up, it would make a worthy project.
@trw1089 there is a rumor going around that as soon as No.3 is out of the way the BG is to be returned to steam for 2015. I have been hearing this from a number of staff at QR Heritage fleet and I hope that there is truth in it.
@RedtailFox1 Hope so, it would be so good to see it running again. Its one of the few locos I haven't got any decent sound recordings of and it is such a big drawcard for tours. We ran several 15 coach trains with it, in this vid you can see two Kuranda cars that were "borrowed" so we could have a full load.
great vid mate, seeing this train in full flow is truly a sight to behold. i hope to hell this train is restored back to running condition because its sad seeing her sit at ipswich slowly rusting away
Thanks Paul. Yes, they were good times. This was one of the few occasions when I wasn't working as Train Manager or Passenger Attendant so chased the train instead.
heard a rumor from pretty high up in the chain at Ipswich. They say expect her back in 2015 at a conservative estimate
RedtailFox1 1 year ago
Thanks mr.paul. In INDIA WE DON'T KNOW ABOUT GARRATT. WE HAD ONLY IP'S .
2007suresh 1 year ago
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Thanks mr.paul. In INDIA WE DON'T KNOW ABOUT GARRATT. WE HAD ONLY IP'S .
2007suresh 1 year ago
God I miss the Garratt!
The sound of it working hard at Holmes is just amazing :D
VulcanBB18 1 year ago
@VulcanBB18 You and me both, that Holmes shot would have to be my favourite. Such a shame that it is just left to slowly die at IWRM. You would think that given the 150th Anniversary of QR coming up, it would make a worthy project.
trw1089 1 year ago
@trw1089 there is a rumor going around that as soon as No.3 is out of the way the BG is to be returned to steam for 2015. I have been hearing this from a number of staff at QR Heritage fleet and I hope that there is truth in it.
RedtailFox1 10 months ago
@RedtailFox1 Hope so, it would be so good to see it running again. Its one of the few locos I haven't got any decent sound recordings of and it is such a big drawcard for tours. We ran several 15 coach trains with it, in this vid you can see two Kuranda cars that were "borrowed" so we could have a full load.
trw1089 10 months ago
great vid mate, seeing this train in full flow is truly a sight to behold. i hope to hell this train is restored back to running condition because its sad seeing her sit at ipswich slowly rusting away
derro1989 2 years ago
Thanks Paul. Yes, they were good times. This was one of the few occasions when I wasn't working as Train Manager or Passenger Attendant so chased the train instead.
trw1089 3 years ago
I remember the train being referred to as "The Mountaineer" exciting times back then. Great vid too.
paul1089 3 years ago