Powerhouse Museum Sydney Closure

On the 5th February Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo will close for approximately 3 years to undergo major works.

This will allow major works including a reoriented entrance facing the goods line which leads to Central station, more indoor space and works that will show off heritage facades of the original power station built in 1899.

There are many railway related exhibits in the museum as pictured in this post.

You can also see the video on my YouTube Channel from 4pm 16/12/2023.

Sydney Metro City & South East - Sydenham Station FIRST LOOK

The Sydney Metro City & Southeast project is an extension of the current line (Tallawong - Chatswood).

The extension runs from Chatswood to Sydenham.

This post includes a video link and a photo giving you all a first look at the brand new Sydenham Metro platforms.

https://youtu.be/fWwl4zOI5IY?si=h5jALVN_pDuf4I_s

This was during a community open day on Sunday 10th December 2023

Sydney Metro City & South East - Barangaroo Station FIRST LOOK

The Sydney Metro City & Southeast project is an extension of the current line (Tallawong - Chatswood).

The extension runs from Chatswood to Sydenham.

This post includes a video link and a photo giving you all a first look at the brand new Barangaroo Station.

https://youtu.be/UbPNMLTxuc8?si=4gDUsPnoygOaImwj

This was during a community open day on Sunday 26th November 2023.

Sydney Metro City & South East - Waterloo Station First Look

The Sydney Metro City & Southeast project is an extension of the current line (Tallawong - Chatswood).

The extension runs from Chatswood to Sydenham.

This post includes a video link and a photo giving you all a first look at the brand new Waterloo Station.

https://youtu.be/lX1u6f4F05g?si=vbVzLZYayep2a4gM

This was during a community open day on Sunday 29th October 2023.

Brand New CAF Urbos 100 for Sydney Light Rail

Hi all!

So i was on my way home from work the other day and while waiting for my bus at Eddy Ave, Central i noticed one of Sydney’s new trams out and about undergoing driver training!

This one was numbered 2127 (photo below)

4 Brand New CAF Urbos 100 Trams will soon run the L1 Dulwich Hill Line.

These Trams are numbered 2125, 2126, 2127 & 2128 continuing on from the Urbos 3 numbers which are numbered 2112 then 2114 through to 2124.

There is no 2113. It is said that there is no 2113 because 13 is a bad luck number and will bring bad luck to those going to The Star.

NIF (Mariuyng) D Sets Not to Enter Service Until Late 2024

Sydney’s new fleet of Intercity Trains known as Mariyung, D Set or NIF (New Intercity Fleet) have had a rough trot.

With over 80 sets currently in Australia not one has entered service.

There are a number of safety issues that need to be rectified including the need for modifications to make the train suitable for Driver & Guard operation.

At this stage the trains are driver operated only until these modifications are complete.

A link to the news video will be added below.

https://youtu.be/Ha148Tb4CYs

In this video you will see and hear in detail what’s happening with these trains.

It is also made clear that these trains are getting the modifications needed and will not enter service until the later part of 2024.

A good thing in a way right?

More time with our V Sets 😁

These trains are way behind schedule due to the precious government making the silly choice to make them driver only.

They were meant to enter service on the:

Central Coast & Newcastle Line in 2019

Blue Mountains Line in 2020

South Coast Line in 2021

The colossal amount of sets here are stored throughout the network at places including

Broadmeadow Yard

Sulphide Junction

Wollongong Yard

Lithgow Yard

Lithgow Loco

Enfield Yard

Chullora Scrap Yard (my personal favourite)

The costs are crazy too!

Storage is exceeding the 10’s of Millions

Modifications will cost nearly a quarter of a Billion!

The modifications, understandably will take a while but at least the ball is finally rolling.

Cheers for reading 😊

Eastern Suburbs Railway Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Hi all.

On Sunday 23rd June 2019 the Eastern Suburbs Railway (ESR) celebrated its 40th anniversary.

As part of the celebrations S Set S54, cars C3001, T4101, T4961 and C3862 ran a special service.

This service ran from Flemington Maintenance Centre to Sydney Terminal, from there it ran to Hurstville before performing a run to Bondi Junction where a photo op etc took place.

The photo above was of S54 at Bondi Junction during this event.

From Bondi Junction this S Set returned to Flemington Maintenance Centre after visiting Hurstville and Sydney Terminal again.

To watch my video on this event please visit the link below:

https://youtu.be/qlAaQSIDVf8

Thank you for reading!

Be sure to check out some of my other blog posts.

Until next time!

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