Description

“Just South Australian Trains 3 (Retro) 1998-2000” features a diverse range of locomotives, color schemes, and operators, with explanatory footnotes. The video includes significant locomotive noise, including standing starts.

Highlights include a test grain train with the “BU” class, powered remotely by ALF and GM locomotives, struggling through the Adelaide Hills. It also covers Goodwin-Alcos and General Electric locomotives, with flashbacks to English Electric models.

The program captures the evolution of rail operations from Australian National Railway, through National Rail, to Genesee & Wyoming Australia and other private operators. Filming spans from Dimboola to Bordertown, Adelaide, and Port Augusta, including the Penrice Quarry cable system.

Locomotive classes featured include ALF, BL, BU, CLP, CLF, AN, DL, EL, GM, NR, 500, 600, 700, 800, 830, 930, DA, 81, C, G, CK, Bluebird, Redhen, and 2000 and 3000 series railcars.

Enjoy “Just South Australian Trains 3 (Retro)” by Greg Travers, the 23rd installment in the “Just …” transport series. The video includes no narration and is presented across two DVDs.

Train Pictures. Approximate run time: 125 minutes.