New Waratah Trains Coming Soon!

Hey all!
I was reading an interesting article today saying that a further 24 Waratah sets have been ordered and will be rolled out over the next few years.
So this batch of Waratahs im guessing will be sets A81 through to A104.
Sadly the extra 24 Waratahs will be just enough to wipe out the existing S Set fleet.
There are also options to purchase a further 45 Waratah sets so A105 through to A150.
The extra 45 (not yet ordered) Waratahs will unfortunately replace the existing K and C Set fleet.
More information will be posted onto this Blog when it comes to hand.

Thank you for reading.
Sydney Trains Vlogs
Phil.

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Hi everyone my name is Phil.
I am a Transport Enthusiast & Urban Explorer based in Sydney, NSW Australia.
This Patreon account is for 2 YouTube Channels.. I'll explain what they are about below.

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This channel is for those who are transport enthusiasts (Trains, Buses, Light Rail - Trams & Ferries)... Mainly trains though.
I have filmed at over 400 locations for this channel in Sydney, Queensland & Victoria in Australia.
The number of locations is set to rise as time goes on.
I cover many events on this channel also.. Like Steam train events, new station open days, rare sightings and odd train movements plus much more!

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I explore abandonments such as houses, hospitals, schools etc!
I also film buildings and other things that are still in use but have an interesting history behind it.

My future goals are to become more professional at filming and editing with proper equipment.
I currently film with an iPhone 6s Plus.

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Thinking into the future, a good video camera will help me bring you much better quality videos.
Pledging to me will also help me travel more often therefore i can bring you more video's!

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Thank you for reading.
Phil,
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The Last Transperth B Series Transfer!

Typed on: Tuesday 25th May 2016

Hi all and welcome to another STV Blog.

In this Blog I want to talk about the final Transperth B Series transfer.

Before I do, for those who don't know what a Transperth B Series set is.

The B Series is the newest type of passenger train to be delivered and service Perth's rail network in WA Australia.

There is a photo of one above.

The final B Series Set has been delivered to Perth. The set is B116.

I filmed it pass East Maitland on 17/5/2016.

For the video please visit the link below:

https://youtu.be/_VCdLhNIAYc

The photo on the top of this topic shows the final set on transfer through East Maitland in the Hunter region of NSW.

B116 is the final set to be delivered until the second half of 2017 when 10 new B Series sets will start production.

The set numbers will be 117 through to 126.

117 is expected to be delivered in late 2017 or early 2018.

Thank you for reading!

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Phil,

Sydney Trains Vlogs

Red Set F1 & The NSW Transport Heritage Expo

Typed on: Tuesday 25th May 2016

Red Set F1 & The NSW Transport Heritage Expo:

Hi all and welcome to another STV Blog.

Today I want to talk about our iconic Red Set (or commonly known as Red Rattler) set F1.

F1 will be at the NSW Transport Heritage Expo on the June long weekend.

For the first time in over 10 years you will have the chance to relive memories and ride on Red Set F1.

F1 will be reenacting the first electric passenger service from Central to Oatley and return.

It will also be running 3 trips on each of the 3 days from Central to East Hills and return.

Lets not forget the great train race which will feature Red Set F1, Green Steam Locomotive 3642 + Carriages and Blue Diesel Locomotive 4001 + Carriages.

This will be the first time I have ever seen a train race with 3 types of trains (electric, steam and diesel).

I have very recently filmed a video of F1 on it's test run from Flemington to Carlingford and return.

The link is below:

https://youtu.be/Xn7mjjlkzWc

Thank you all for reading another STV Blog.

Keep checking back for more!

Phil,

Sydney Trains Vlogs.

Transperth B Series Transfer Process

Typed on: Saturday 16th August 2016

Hi all and welcome to another STV Blog.

When i upload videos of Transperth B Series sets on the back of freight trains on transfer through Sydney a few of you ask why there is a B Series set in Sydney.

Well i thought id explain it.

Well ill do my best anyway.

For those who don't know what a Transperth B Series train is.

They are the newest passenger trains that operate in Perth on the Transperth Train Network.

Here's a photo of Transperth B Series set 115 being transferred through Thornleigh just north of Sydney with one of Sydnes new trains 'Waratah' next to it.

The B Series trains are built by Downer EDi in Maryborough in QLD.

The B series is transferred from the EDi plant in Maryborough to Acacia Ridge in South East QLD where it's put on standard gauge transfer bogies and attached to a freight train from Acacia Ridge to Morandoo Yard in NSW near Newcastle.

From Morandoo it's put on the back of a steel train and transferred to Port Augusta in South Australia via the Central Coast, Sydney & Goulburn etc.

Im sure it's put onto another train for the remainder of the journey from Port Augusta to Perth.

Aviation Photography

Typed on Wednesday 6th April 2016

Hey everybody and welcome to another STV Blog.

Recently i have been doing some Aviation Photography at a spot near Kingsford Smith Airport (Sydney, YSSY).

The area is at a fence near the Old Control Tower and is great for closeups of aircraft.

Here's a few photo's from this amazing little spot.

Photo 1 Below:

Qantas

Boeing 747-438ER

VH-OEH

Photo 2 Below:

Etihad

Airbus A380-800

A6-APE

Photo 3 Below:

Qantas

Boeing 737-838

ZK-ZQF

Photo 4 Below:

Air New Zealand

Boeing 767-319ER

ZK-NCL

Photo 5 Below:

Qantas

Airbus A380-800

VH-OQH

Photo 6 Below:

Singapore Airlines

Boeing 777-212ER

9V-SVE

Photo 7 Below:

Qantas

Boeing 747-400

VH-OEE

Thats just a few of of the photo's that were taken at this spot.

Thank you all for reading another STV Blog.

Check back for more Blogs coming soon.

Phil,

Sydney Trains Vlogs.

Locomotive NR8 Fire!

Typed on: Monday 4th April 2016:

Hi all and welcome to another STV Blog.

Major delays and the partial closure of the Central Coast and Newcastle line between Hamilton and Fassifern were experienced today due to a fire that broke out on Pacific National Locomotive NR8 travelling from Whyalla (South Australia) to Newcastle (New South Wales).

The fire broke out somewhere between Fassifern and Hamilton.

The damage was extensive and there is no word on whether NR8 will be scrapped or not.

The fire was caused by an engine failure.

Thats all the information i have at the moment.

If any more information comes to hand ill type an update Blog.

Thank you all for reading.

Phil,

Sydney Trains Vlogs.