This was not possibly filmed in one trip.We see the loco on the inner West, crossing Parramatta Rd,then crossing the Hawkesbury Bridge, dewcending the Cowan bank north bound...next passing through Big Hill cutting on the Picton to Mitagong loop line Then it's on the curves west of Bathurst and pulls into a tiny Western NSW hamlet for water.Just obssrvation ..not criticism..experts will no doubt identify all the locations better than I have ...
Thanks for posting this super film. The cinematography creates a haunting atmosphere as the train literally moves from the present era (1974) into the past as it travels further into the countryside and into the night. In the closing scene, the engine driver is briefly shown to be younger as well - no grey hair as he had at the start. The vintage cars, World War II diggers and 40's era clothing all indicate this time shift. Great way to have brekkie by the way - make it on your coal scoop!
In 1974 the 3801 was one of the very last steam trains to run on the New South Wales rail network. This film on the one hand hails the good old steam days, but on the other hand was shot at the very end of its existence. I'd say the rather pondering music fits the sad fact of its last run.
lol how did the cat get into the shed?
Brendansemmler 1 week ago
This was not possibly filmed in one trip.We see the loco on the inner West, crossing Parramatta Rd,then crossing the Hawkesbury Bridge, dewcending the Cowan bank north bound...next passing through Big Hill cutting on the Picton to Mitagong loop line Then it's on the curves west of Bathurst and pulls into a tiny Western NSW hamlet for water.Just obssrvation ..not criticism..experts will no doubt identify all the locations better than I have ...
fordlandau 2 months ago
I think the music is perfect and it has a lococmtive beat as well....
fordlandau 2 months ago
Thanks for posting this super film. The cinematography creates a haunting atmosphere as the train literally moves from the present era (1974) into the past as it travels further into the countryside and into the night. In the closing scene, the engine driver is briefly shown to be younger as well - no grey hair as he had at the start. The vintage cars, World War II diggers and 40's era clothing all indicate this time shift. Great way to have brekkie by the way - make it on your coal scoop!
bonzeroo 2 months ago
Shame about the short distorted section with the two soldiers at the bar.
hartleymartin 4 months ago
would have been even better without the music.
Polybun 5 months ago
When it went off the turntable and the music played it made it look so grand like it really is
Sabefire 5 months ago
In 1974 the 3801 was one of the very last steam trains to run on the New South Wales rail network. This film on the one hand hails the good old steam days, but on the other hand was shot at the very end of its existence. I'd say the rather pondering music fits the sad fact of its last run.
Wepouaout 5 months ago
A great film but I always felt the music didn't suit it - not fast paced, just a sad old dirge.
CGT867 5 months ago
Nice.
scotsman125 6 months ago