NSW North Coast railway line 2006
14th March 2006 to 15th March 2006

The lower reaches of the North Coast line are characterised by many curves and picturesque scenery. Single track, with crossing loops 10 - 15 km apart, and a steady supply of an assortment of trains ensure a variety of action for the trackside observer.

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Veteran units 631/731 are working V787 to Dungog as they pause at the small station of Martins Creek on 15 March 2006.
Veteran units 631/731 are working V787 to Dungog as they pause at the small station of Martins Creek on 15 March 2006.
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8233 and 8215 power upgrade through Hilldale with SF531 to Stratford on 15 March 2006.
8233 and 8215 power upgrade through Hilldale with SF531 to Stratford on 15 March 2006.
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Coal traffic is relatively new to the North Coast line but the sight of double 82s hauling rakes to and from the loader at Stratford is now a common sight. 8244 and 8245 power empty service SF533 through Kilbride on 15 March 2006.
Coal traffic is relatively new to the North Coast line but the sight of double 82s hauling rakes to and from the loader at Stratford is now a common sight. 8244 and 8245 power empty service SF533 through Kilbride on 15 March 2006.
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QR loco 2819 is third unit behind EL60 and EL58 at the head of QR National's 3BM7 at Dungog on 15 March 2006. 2819 was on its first trip to Sydney for crew training.
QR loco 2819 is third unit behind EL60 and EL58 at the head of QR National's 3BM7 at Dungog on 15 March 2006. 2819 was on its first trip to Sydney for crew training.
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NR112 and NR55 (the latter in the TrailerRail colour scheme) approach Gloucester with 3BM2 on 14 March 2006.
NR112 and NR55 (the latter in the TrailerRail colour scheme) approach Gloucester with 3BM2 on 14 March 2006.
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Stroud Road on 14 March 2006: 3BM2 is making its way through the rolling hills.
Stroud Road on 14 March 2006: 3BM2 is making its way through the rolling hills.
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A deserted farmhouse stands silent witness as NR112 and NR55 roll 3BM2 through Wards River on 14 March 2006.
A deserted farmhouse stands silent witness as NR112 and NR55 roll 3BM2 through Wards River on 14 March 2006.
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NR70 is in charge of a lightly loaded 3SB7 at Wards River on 14 March 2006.
NR70 is in charge of a lightly loaded 3SB7 at Wards River on 14 March 2006.
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3BM2 rolls through the remote settlement of Bundook on 14 March 2006.
3BM2 rolls through the remote settlement of Bundook on 14 March 2006.
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NT32 XPT from Brisbane rolls through the farmland at Wards River on 14 March 2006.
NT32 XPT from Brisbane rolls through the farmland at Wards River on 14 March 2006.
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