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Hi guys. Now reached Margaret River and commenced testing several wines from the area. So far they are all good.
The 'Indian Pacific' trip ?.... Well, there was a rockfall at Glenbrook so that section of the track was closed. We were diverted via Goulburn and the Riverina then to Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook, Kalgoorlie and Perth.
I truly feel sad to report, that the quality of track for a good percentage of the trip, really needs a good overhaul. This was the roughest train ride over 4 days, that I have ever experienced.
After travelling on trains in many parts of the world in total comfort, we were disappointed with the Aussie experience being tossed around like a rag doll in southern NSW and several sections of SA and WA. Very difficult to enjoy a meal, with drinks spilling across the dining table and then having a shower without getting bruised was near impossible. Many fittings within our Gold Class cabin were loose and to reduce the noise factor, we were obliged to squeeze wet-wipes and tissues into the openings.
As a comparison, commuters of our Sydney rail service (say the A Sets) are fortunate to enjoy an extremely quiet and smooth ride. It would be nice if our long distance train services could be improved.
Anyway, we'll get over it and move on.
Cheers,
Roy
The 'Indian Pacific' trip ?.... Well, there was a rockfall at Glenbrook so that section of the track was closed. We were diverted via Goulburn and the Riverina then to Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook, Kalgoorlie and Perth.
I truly feel sad to report, that the quality of track for a good percentage of the trip, really needs a good overhaul. This was the roughest train ride over 4 days, that I have ever experienced.
After travelling on trains in many parts of the world in total comfort, we were disappointed with the Aussie experience being tossed around like a rag doll in southern NSW and several sections of SA and WA. Very difficult to enjoy a meal, with drinks spilling across the dining table and then having a shower without getting bruised was near impossible. Many fittings within our Gold Class cabin were loose and to reduce the noise factor, we were obliged to squeeze wet-wipes and tissues into the openings.
As a comparison, commuters of our Sydney rail service (say the A Sets) are fortunate to enjoy an extremely quiet and smooth ride. It would be nice if our long distance train services could be improved.
Anyway, we'll get over it and move on.
Cheers,
Roy
Ghostryder
QDRN CEO
Just a few from me.
Trainz Screenshot by Scott S, on Flickr
4904 arriving at Umm.
Trainz Screenshot by Scott S, on Flickr
Luft Stalag 13 Jacinta Creek.
Trainz Screenshot by Scott S, on Flickr
4483 4506 3518 depart Jacaranda Flats during the middle of a Funeral Service.
Ghosty
Trainz Screenshot by Scott S, on Flickr4904 arriving at Umm.
Trainz Screenshot by Scott S, on FlickrLuft Stalag 13 Jacinta Creek.
Trainz Screenshot by Scott S, on Flickr4483 4506 3518 depart Jacaranda Flats during the middle of a Funeral Service.
Ghosty
Thanks scratchy, We travelled through Bridgetown earlier today and arrived in Albany this afternoon.
On our way back to Margaret River in a few days, I'll see if we can check it out.
Cheers,
Troy
josesosacanela
Trainzportu
Timothetoolman
L.O.V.E.M.U.F.F.I.N
Yes yes, I know, been awhile, blah blah blah 
Some progress from the VGR...
J549 on the regular 1030 pass ex-Maldon
Bendigo-Maldon Road
Pipeline Road
Winters Flat
Martins Road on the return working
Muckleford Arrival
Cheers
Tim
Some progress from the VGR...
J549 on the regular 1030 pass ex-Maldon
Bendigo-Maldon Road
Pipeline Road
Winters Flat
Martins Road on the return working
Muckleford Arrival
Cheers
Tim
Timothetoolman
L.O.V.E.M.U.F.F.I.N
Cheers
Tim
Beautiful screenshots Kyle, Tim and Erik. Keep it up guys.
After getting back from WA I've been looking to make some long awaited models to add to my Sydney layout.
One of them was the Queen Victoria Building situated opposite the Sydney Town Hall. However the size of the model is 60,400 polys and 9.1MB. It took 3.5 mins to load into TANE, so,.... I guess it will be stored on the shelf instead.
I also had a go at the Sydney GPO in Martin Place, which has a size of 6,385 polys and 3.4MB. This is not as congestive as the QVB, however it will be a toss-up whether I include it, along a tram-line or not.
Even the small Cenotaph in front with it's minimal detail is nearly 3,000 polys in comparison to the GPO.
Maybe I should stick to 'basic' modelling instead and run a few trains.
Cheers,
Roy
After getting back from WA I've been looking to make some long awaited models to add to my Sydney layout.
One of them was the Queen Victoria Building situated opposite the Sydney Town Hall. However the size of the model is 60,400 polys and 9.1MB. It took 3.5 mins to load into TANE, so,.... I guess it will be stored on the shelf instead.
I also had a go at the Sydney GPO in Martin Place, which has a size of 6,385 polys and 3.4MB. This is not as congestive as the QVB, however it will be a toss-up whether I include it, along a tram-line or not.
Even the small Cenotaph in front with it's minimal detail is nearly 3,000 polys in comparison to the GPO.
Maybe I should stick to 'basic' modelling instead and run a few trains.
Cheers,
Roy
Kingsford Smith International Under construction
Exceptional work Steve, are the aircrafts driveable when released could it also be used as an active airport industry so that when the planes comes in it actually can transport loads of passengers as well as cargo and logistics for the aircraft hold?
Question, is this airport based off in Sydney?
Cheers,
Lspdyiu