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Bungaree Loop near Ballarat in Victoria - The line opened in 1889 and was closed in December 2020 with the opening of a more direct passing loop. There were stations at Bungaree and Wallace which closed in the 1980s. Here is some line side vision from 2020 before the closure.
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Interesting story on the the London Underground converts DC Power to AC power for the trains
The 40 year old Australian XPT train is getting a facelift.
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Beaufort Railway Station here in Victoria has an art Gallery. If you like wood work, the Beaufort Art Trax is hosting a fantastic wood work exhibition until the 18th of August 2025. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Trains to Ararat stop at the station.
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The broad gauge train traversing the diamond rail crossover to travel over the Standard gauge line.
To exit the Hanson Quarry at Kilmore East here in Victoria, the broad gauge aggregates train needs to cross over the main north east Standard Gauge line.
The two lines closest to camera are standard gauge and the other two tracks are broad gauge.
Here's a good article regarding the preservation of Z3 tram 116 and the cooperation between Yarra Trams and the Ballarat Tramway Museum that allowed it to happen.
Piece of public transport history to be preserved
A piece of Victorian public transport history is being preserved with the first Z3 tram being donated to the Ballarat Tramway Museum.