First Look At Melbournes New G Class Tram! Taitset 2026-09-20 | First Look At Melbournes New G Class Tram!
Public Transport Fares In Victoria // The Free Tram Zone Taitset 2023-10-09 | This video explains the logic behind public transport fares in Melbourne, and more broadly across the whole state of Victoria: How the fares are calculated, why some journeys are much better value than others, and what incentives exist to encourage travel at certain times. Also, the Free Tram Zone, and why most experts agree it isn't actually a good idea. Please note this video isn't meant to be a resource about how much specific fares cost, just the logic of why certain trips are charged in certain ways. For up to date and official information on all this stuff, visit: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/fares/Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetFurther reading:An interesting graph by Daniel Bowen showing how the fares have evolved since 1992: danielbowen.com/2022/01/05/fares-1992-2022An article (also by Daniel Bowen) with his opinion on the Free Tram Zone: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/why-the-free-tram-zone-needs-to-be-cancelled-20220724-p5b456.htmlChapters:00:00 - Intro/Some background01:24 - The basic principals/Time caps03:29 - Fare Zones05:07 - Some other incentives06:30 - Long term passes07:10 - The Free Tram Zone08:51 - V/line fares/The Regional Fare Cap10:25 - Summary#melbourne #transport #transit
Melbournes Runaway Train // The 2003 Broadmeadows Runaway! Taitset 2023-09-28 | This is the story of the 2003 Broadmeadows runway, where a Melbourne suburban train rolled 16.8km from Broadmeadows to Spencer Street with nobody onboard, ending in a major collision. This video is based on information contained in the official report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, which you can download here: https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2003/rair/rair2003001Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetScript, narration, diagrams, photographs (except where noted) and video are all by Martin Bennet.The gradient diagram is scanned from the 1927 Victorian Railways Grades book. The network map is scanned from an old issue of Melway.This video contains several scenes created in Open Rails - the open source version of Microsoft Train Simulator (MSTS). These scenes, including the train used, were modeled and produced by Alexander Jamieson. Check out his channel here: @melbournesparks3828My voiceover was recorded with the equipment and expertise of my brother Cian, who is also the voice of Metrol in this video. Check out his music here: hyperfollow.com/cianbennetmusicChapters:00:00 - Intro00:49 - A quiet evening at Broadmeadows03:09 - The fateful bathroom visit / Off we go!04:40 - A bit more context06:35 - That's a big hill09:21 - ..what are we going to do with it?10:21 - No.1 Box gets a phone call12:03 - The near miss at North Melbourne13:58 - It's coming! / The Trolley Problem comes to life14:42 - The Big Bang17:35 - It's not supposed to look like that18:39 - ATSB makes some findings19:46 - 20 years instead of 11 minutes21:19 - So, where are they now?22:20 - The other runaways / Some enormous bouncy buffers23:05 - A final final note23:21 - That's it#melbourne #trains #railways #transport
Melbourne Art Tram @ North Richmond! Taitset 2023-09-28 | Every year Melbourne has an art tram program, where one tram from each depot (8 in total) gets a special art livery. This particular car is A1 class No.236, carrying the artwork 'Lama Lama' by Rubii Red. This year all trams have been done by First Nations artists, you can read more about it here: https://dtp.vic.gov.au/about/dtp-corporate-and-community-partnerships/melbourne-art-tramsWant to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/Taitset
Night on the Hurstbridge Line - Drivers View! Taitset 2023-09-20 | Night time cab view from Clifton Hill to Rosanna on Melbourne's Hurstbridge line. Real time version here: youtu.be/kTbJgIeCeIoWant to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/Taitset#trains #railways #transportMusic by: BensoundLicense code: FW5NIKKC5S71G8KT
Historic Electric Trams In Regional Victoria! Taitset 2023-08-28 | Did you know that Melbourne is not the only place you can ride a tram in the state of Victoria? Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo also once had tram systems, and two of them still run historic trams today.Ballarat Tramway Museum: https://www.btm.org.au/Bendigo Tramways: bendigotramways.comWant to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/Taitset#trams #australia #history #transport
Railway Signals in Melbourne: The Quick Version! Taitset 2023-08-21 | A very quick explanation of how railway signals work in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This is overly simplified and rushes through it just to fit the #shorts format, for the full detailed video please have a look here: youtu.be/96SuLXxh6LoWant to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/Taitset#melbourne #trains #railways
Melbournes Beachside Tramway Suburb: St Kilda! Taitset 2023-08-16 | This video looks at the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda, which is served by a large number of tram routes using a variety of tram classes. All photos, videos and narration by Martin Bennet (me), with the exception of those two shots of tram No.877 showing Route 69, which were taken by my brother Cian.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetYou can watch my other video exploring St Kilda on foot here: youtu.be/5StNuUwEadoIf you'd like to see the preserved Victorian Railways trams for yourself, here are links to the two museums:https://www.btm.org.au/https://www.hawthorntramdepot.org.au/Marcus Wong's blog post about the triply inaccessible tram stops: wongm.com/2021/03/melbourne-tram-stops-step-only-accessFurther to my comments on Queens Way, Alan Fisher did a great video on why road-center stations aren't a good idea: youtu.be/uM5cGZRWUUw?si=2Jpk_HBdTPWjsBGdMy voiceover in this video was recorded with the assistance of my brother Cian, who happens to be a sound recordist and musician. Check out his music here: hyperfollow.com/cianbennetmusicChapters:00:00 - Welcome to St Kilda00:38 - WSt Kilda's tram routes02:40 - The VR tram line03:14 - The funny tram route03:36 - Queens Way05:32 - St Kilda Junction06:23 - Tram classes/Accesibility07:14 - Quickest way to the city?08:08 - The end bitThis video uses some imagery from Google Maps, and also the official Yarra Trams network map.#melbourne #transport #trams #transit
A Walk Through St Kilda // Acland St to St Kilda Junction! Taitset 2023-08-16 | A real time walk through the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda, starting at the Route 96 tram terminus in Acland Street, then going past Luna Park and the Palais, up to St Kilda Station and then on to St Kilda Junction.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetFor my explainer video on tram routes in this area, follow this link: youtu.be/aNF9TLtwsPAIf you enjoy this sort of slow paced exploring, you can find several more videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7qQo6dM-jVdXFBWpnxPPUQLChapters:00:00 - Arriving on Route 9601:11 - Acland Street06:40 - Carlisle Street/Luna Park/The Palais09:40 - The Esplanade17:45 - Fitzroy Street (the bottom bit)26:53 - St Kilda Station31:11 - Fitzroy Street (the top bit)36:31 - St Kilda Junction47:51 - Time to go#melbourne #exploring #urban #trams
How to not run people over at tram stops! Taitset 2023-08-12 | My little contribution to National Rail Safety Week 2023: This short video briefly covers the rules surrounding driving past a tram stopped at a tram stop.For the official Vicroads rules, check out this link: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-rules/a-to-z-of-road-rules/tramsWant to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/Taitset#melbourne #trams #driving #roads
Victorian Railway Signalling // What does it all mean? Taitset 2023-07-31 | This is an explainer on how railway signalling works in Melbourne, and the entire state of Victoria. This video covers three position Signalling, but does not go into the much less common two position type. As per the disclaimer in the video, please note that I am not a professional, and this video is not an official resource. All photos, video, drawings animation & narration by Martin Bennet.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetI have made some explainers on other signalling systems (in a silent format, unlike this one), you can find them all here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7plwYBLpBWJEoMmcpy2dwYWIf you want to study these signals at a slower pace, check out this page: vicsig.net/index.php?page=infrastructure§ion=signalling#3pstMy voiceover in this video was recorded with the assistance of my brother Cian, who happens to be a sound recordist and musician. Check out his music here: hyperfollow.com/cianbennetmusicChapters:00:00 - Intro/Background01:24 - The basics04:25 - Signal aspects06:42 - Home vs Automatic08:15 - Uses of Medium Speed09:46 - Route Indicators11:21 - Low Speed Caution12:17 - Dwarf signals13:17 - Signal placement/bidirectionality/co-actors14:46 - Banner indicators15:22 - Repeater signals16:12 - Is this useful knowlege?17:27 - The Metro Tunnel/CBTC18:20 - The end bit#trains #melbourne #railways #transport
Sydneys Tangara Trains: Not usually a favourite! Taitset 2023-07-26 | A quick response to a tweet asking why lots of people hate Sydney's Tangara trains. This is just my thoughts - I'm from Melbourne, so a lot of my opinion is formed on the train's aesthetics, not so much having to actually ride one every day. Thanks @RMTransit for tipping me off on this one! The original tweet is here: twitter.com/ProjectEND/status/1683946619031412737?s=20#sydney #sydneytrains #trains
A Frosty Winter Bike Ride - The Diamond Creek Trail! Taitset 2023-07-20 | Cycling along the Diamond Creek Trail from Hurstbridge to Eltham, along the Diamond Valley in Melbourne's outer north-east. It's a freezing winter morning in mid July 2023. The trail closely follows the route of the Hurstbridge railway line, and the actual creek called Diamond Creek.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetOfficial Nillumbik Council page for the trail: https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Explore/Parks-and-playgrounds/Diamond-Creek-TrailChapters:00:00 - Hurstbridge to Wattle Glen13:14 - Wattle Glen to Diamond Creek26:04 - Diamond Creek to Allendale Road34:32 - Allendale Road to Eltham#cycling #australia #bike
The Flinders Street Clocks // Melbournes Malfunctioning Meeting Place! Taitset 2023-07-08 | 'Meet me under the clocks' is a well known Melbourne saying, but what are the clocks actually for? How accurate are they? Do people actually meet there? In this video I explore the background of the Flinders Street station train departure clocks, and look at how they operate (or don't) today.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetThis video features the song 'Mind of Glass,' by Cian Bennet - who by complete coincidence is also my brother, and who also provides equipment and expertise for my voice-overs in these videos. Check out his music here: hyperfollow.com/cianbennetmusicAll photographs and footage used in this video are taken by me (Martin Bennet), with the exception of that historical shot of the building in the 19th century.Kind of related to this video, Julian O'Shea made an interesting video about why Melbourne doesn't really have a proper town square (which is probably a reason the clocks became a meeting point). Check it out here: youtu.be/pt_1nk5ITHoThe book I suggest at the end is 'Beyond the Façade' by Jenny Davies.Chatpers:00:00 - The most Melbourne thing in Melbourne00:58 - A bit of history01:43 - Hello 199504:31 - A few more details05:12 - My 3:30pm sample08:15 - The role they play today09:41 - Meet me under the clocks // Mind of Glass11:18 - The end bit // Another book recommendation#melbourne #transport #railways #trains
Cruising around Melbourne in style - Tait suburban tour! Taitset 2023-06-24 | Riding around Melbourne on the preserved electric Tait set, on a Steamrail Victroria members' tour! Run on Sunday 18th of June 2023, this train visited Williamstown, Upfield, Alamein and Sandringham.Want to ride this train yourself? Check for upcoming tours here: https://www.steamrail.com.au/tours(Please note the Tait only runs every few months, and there may not always be an upcoming tour listed, but you can get all the updates by following the Steamrail facebook page: facebook.com/steamrail )Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetFor an explainer about the destination discs mentioned in this video, have a look here: youtu.be/qv4NOSftrvgChapters:00:00 - About the tour00:36 - Williamstown line03:23 - Upfield line05:42 - Alamein line10:13 - Sandringham line11:17 - The end/Bonus Comeng ride#trains #transport #melbourne #railways
A Very Fast Look @ Melbourne Timetable Art! Taitset 2023-06-24 | Speed reading through my thoughts on the artwork adorning Melbourne's paper train timetables. As far as I can tell the artist isn't credited anywhere, if anyone knows who it is please let me know so I can add it in here!Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/Taitset#melbourne #transit #transport
Train Drivers View // Hurstbridge Line // Rainy Night Taitset 2023-06-11 | A cab ride on Melbourne's Hurstbridge suburban line, from Clifton Hill to Rosanna. We're on a 6 car X'trapolis EMU built by Alstom. It's a rainy winter night in 2023. X'traps are renowned for having very poor wheelslip control, and you can hear the slipping on departure from most stations - the best example being from Eaglemont which is on a 1 in 50 grade. Please note the audio is recorded from the passenger area for the privacy of those chatting in the cab.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetIf you'd like to learn more about this line I made a rather detailed video about it here:youtu.be/UoYTKjvgsnkChapters:00:00 - Intro00:12 - Clifton Hill01:40 - Westgarth03:40 - Dennis05:34 - Fairfield07:39 - Alphington09:27 - Darebin11:28 - Ivanhoe13:35 - Eaglemont15:47 - Heidelberg18:40 - Rosanna#trains #railways #cabride #transport
A video where I talk about the Hurstbridge line for 40 minutes! Taitset 2023-06-02 | Melbourne's Hurstbridge line is a 38km suburban railway line, running from the city out to the scenic Diamond Valley in the north-east suburbs. The line is 1600mm Broad Gauge and electrified at 1500v DC. In the video I talk through the line's many interesting features from the city out to the terminus. All photographs and video are taken by Martin Bennet (that's me), I also do the writing, narration, and diagrams. The only content in this video not made by me are a couple of scans from the 1927 Victorian Railways 'Curves and Grades' book, one from the 1945 VR passenger network map, and the google maps screenshots.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetAt the end of the video I mention you can travel on this line by steam train during the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival, usually in August or September. You can check here for details of the next one: https://www.steamrail.com.au/For a full length diagram on the line and more details on historical dates etc, visit the Vicsig line guide page here: vicsig.net/infrastructure/line/hurstbridgeMy voiceover in this video was recorded with the assistance of my brother Cian, who happens to be a sound recordist and musician. Check out his music here: hyperfollow.com/cianbennetmusicChapters:00:00 - Hello, this is the Hurstbridge line00:46 - Flinders Street // The City01:47 - Jolimont03:48 - West Richmond04:38 - North Richmond // Special Pictorial Interlude05:53 - Collingwood06:20 - Victoria Park08:14 - Clifton Hill // The single track story so far10:11 - Westgarth10:56 - Dennis11:16 - Fairfield // The Outer Circle // The APM siding12:49 - Alphington14:15 - Darebin14:42 - Ivanhoe14:58 - Eaglemont15:30 - Heidelberg18:32 - Rosanna19:30 - Macleod // The Mont Park Line22:31 - Watsonia23:30 - Greensborough26:04 - Montmorency // The Butterfly Effect29:00 - Eltham // Some signalling history35:25 - Diamond Creek36:41 - Wattle Glen38:04 - Hurstbridge39:13 - We made it!#melbourne #trains #transport #transit Music: bensound.com/free-music-for-videosLicense code: QSUXB0JJGF9Q0BYO
Melbourne In 2013 // Photographing Transport From Above! Taitset 2023-05-16 | An aerial adventure over Melbourne in 2013, where an unusual job gave me the opportunity to photograph Melbourne's trains and trams from above. All these photos were shot on my trusty Canon 5D mkIII with 24-70 f2.8 lens, both of which are still in regular service today! All photographs are copyright Martin Bennet, and must not be reproduced without my permission.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetMy voiceover in this video was recorded with the assistance of my brother Cian, who happens to be a sound recordist and musician. Check out his music here: hyperfollow.com/cianbennetmusicIn this video I expressed my surprise at there being an aviation facility at Fisherman's Bend. At the time I didn't realise the area has a long history with aviation, but I do now thanks to this excellent video by @philipmallis: youtu.be/3bI2n_IO5aEChapters:00:00 - So, how did I end up up there?01:16 - The Essendon Flight08:54 - The Fisherman's Bend FlightMusic by Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: BRPSCEESJTSQRWRSMusic by: bensound.comLicense code: WH7UTK1PXMRMQWMZMusic by: bensound.comLicense code: QRRCOUHUJHVNM7LL#melbourne #transport #photography
Train Whistles in Victoria - A few thoughts! Taitset 2023-05-02 | Trains in Melbourne, and the whole state of Victoria, blow their whistles a lot. They have to, it's in the rules - but should the rules be changed, to be more in line with other systems around the world? I think so!Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetThanks to RMtransit for supplying the footage showing bell use in Canada! If you're watching this video you probably already know about Reece, but if not, please check out his channel here: www.youtube.com/@RMTransitMy voiceover in this video was recorded with the assistance of my brother Cian, who happens to be a sound recordist and musician. Check out his music here: hyperfollow.com/cianbennetmusicJust before publishing this video, I stumbled across the website of an organised group that are arguing for, essentially, exactly what I talk about in this video. Check it out here: http://halt-horns.infoI was interviewed live on ABC Radio Melbourne about this topic, you can listen to it here: https://www.abc.net.au/melbourne/programs/drive/train-whistles-too-loud/102326934Please note that the opening statement in the interview about me being on a 'campaign' is not true. My only goal with this video was to raise awareness about the inconsistency of the rules here when compared to other parts of the world.Chapters:00:00 - Intro/Railways are different everywhere01:22 - When do Victorian trains whistle?02:34 - A Hurstbridge line hypothetical04:03 - How does it work elsewhere?05:55 - The safety issue07:13 - My suggestions08:11 - Living Lineside/Changing Horns10:03 - Summing up10:29 - A pointless whistle post11:32 - The end bit#trains #railways #melbourne #transport #transit
Another Walk Through Melbourne // Parliament to Southern Cross! Taitset 2023-04-21 | Join me on a slow walk through Melbourne's inner city, starting just east of the CBD on Macarthur Street, then heading south down Spring St, along Flinders St to Federation Square, up Swanston St, the west along Bourke Street to Southern Cross station. Our focus is on viewing some of Melbourne's excellent passenger rail transport, but we also see a bunch of other stuff along the way!This is obviously a very long-form video and probably won't be to everyone's taste, but the aim of this kind of thing is to capture a snapshot of the city at this particular moment in time, and will hopefully be even more interesting in the future.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetThis is my second walk through Melbourne video, you can watch the first one here: youtu.be/coJyQW0SvggOfficial Yarra Trams network map: https://yarratrams.com.au/network-mapThe Gardening Australia segment on the rooftop garden I mention: https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/how-to/the-skys-the-limit/12097572Chapters:0:00:00 - Intro on an A class0:01:00 - Parliament & Macarthur Street0:03:30 - Spring Street0:11:10 - Flinders Street0:20:05 - Federation Square (Surprise Detour)0:23:06 - Swanston Street (a ride on a B class)0:30:40 - Bourke Street Mall0:41:07 - More Bourke Street (+ ride on an E class)0:59:10 - Southern Cross Station1:06:06 - The end, an X'trap to Mooroolbark#melbourne #city #walking #urban #transport
Grain Train in the Suburbs - The Kensington Shunt! Taitset 2023-04-04 | The Kensington flour mill is one of the last rail-served industries in the Melbourne suburban area, and the only one that involves shunting in full public view alongside a busy suburban line. The train is operated by Southern Shorthaul Railroad (SSR), using a mixture of ancient EMD diesel locomotives of the S, B, P and T class.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetThanks to Pannier for providing quite a bit of footage for this video, please check out his channel here: youtube.com/@PannierProductions9600All other footage and photographs, narration and diagrams by Martin Bennet (except that one screenshot of the PTV map).My voiceover in this video was recorded with the assistance of my brother Cian, who happens to be a sound recordist and musician. Check out his music here: hyperfollow.com/cianbennetmusicIf you like hearing me bang on about transport, check out the full list here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7pkSpihIU5rssq4Kq4QHf2uChapters:00:00 - Intro01:28 - How does it even get there?03:20 - Shunting the mill05:12 - How cool is B75?05:50 - Back out west06:29 - A few last notes#trains #railways #freighttrain #railroad
Balaclava Junction: Melbournes only Grand Union! Taitset 2023-04-04 | Balaclava Junction is a tramway junction in Melbourne's south-east, and is the only 'grand union' junction in the southern hemisphere - meaning a four way intersection with with curves linking all four corners.Check out my other transport explainer videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7pkSpihIU5rssq4Kq4QHf2u#transport #transit #trams
Bike vs Train - A Race Through Brunswick! Taitset 2023-03-14 | Racing a Melbourne suburban train on my bike, along the Upfield line through the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick. We start at Anstey station, racing the train for ~1,900m to the Park Street level crossing just south of Jewell. This section of line is going to become elevated 'Skyrail' as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project in the next few years, so will be unrecognisable in the future. The train is an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU), Siemens set 815M-2558T-816M-803M-2552T-804M, built in Austria and in service since 2005.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? (Including one about the making of this video!) Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetChapters:00:00 - Intro at Anstey01:00 - Anstey to Brunswick02:27 - Brunswick to Jewell04:30 - Jewell to Park Street05:29 - The End/The Inner Circle/10,000 Subscribers!#melbourne #cycling #trains #urban #transport
Melbourne Tram Junctions: St Vincents Plaza! Taitset 2023-02-12 | St Vincent's Plaza is an interesting tramway junction located on the north-east side of the Melbourne CBD. It is made up of three platforms and serves tram routes 11, 12, 30 & 109. This video explains the layout of the junction, and the how it is used operationally. Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetAll photos, videos and diagrams in this video are by Martin Bennet (me), with the exception of a handful of screenshots of the official system map and Google maps. My voiceover in this video was recorded with the assistance of my brother, who is a sound recordist and musician - please check out his music here: hyperfollow.com/cianbennetmusic If you enjoy hearing me talk about transport, check out the full list of my documentary style videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7pkSpihIU5rssq4Kq4QHf2uAnd for loads more footage of Melbourne trams, have a look here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7q8inMX9Bihnymqo1aTVgXcYou can view the official Yarra Trams map here: https://yarratrams.com.au/network-map#melbourne #transport #trams #urban #city
Tait shuttles on the Sandringham Line - February 2023 Taitset 2023-02-11 | Steamrail Victoria's preserved 'Tait' electric suburban train is seen running shuttles on the Sandringham line on Sunday 5th of February 2023. The train ran five fully-booked shuttles from Brighton Beach station, running to Flinders Street and Sandringham before returning to Brighton Beach. The Tait set is maintained by volunteer group Elecrail (electric division of Steamrail) and consists of cars 317M-230D-208T-381M.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetYou can find lots more videos of this train here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7q8rEAtIBWLw4hX51loPMshWant to ride it yourself? Check for upcoming tours here: https://www.steamrail.com.au/tours#trains #melbourne #history #railways
A Walk Through Melbourne // Southern Cross to Melbourne Central! Taitset 2023-01-31 | Join me on a stroll through Melbourne's Central Business District, watching lots of trams and trains and a few other things along the way. We start at about 3:45pm on the afternoon of Wednesday 25th of January 2023. It's a warm summer afternoon but not too hot - about 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). We get off a train at Southern Cross station, then walk south along Spencer Street, east up Flinders Street (catching a W class tram part of the way), north up Elizabeth Street, east along Collins Street, and north up Swanston Street - the busiest tram corridor in the world. Finally we drop down into Melbourne Central station.This is obviously a very long-form video and probably won't be to everyone's taste, but the aim of this kind of thing is to capture a snapshot of the city at this particular moment in time, and will hopefully be even more interesting in the future. I enjoy making this kind of video, and will hopefully do some more in the future!Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetOfficial Yarra Trams network map: https://yarratrams.com.au/network-mapBlog post by Marcus Wong about the historic clock at Southern Cross: wongm.com/2014/05/southern-cross-station-water-tower-clock-advertisingChapters:00:00 - Intro (on a Comeng)01:33 - Southern Cross station04:20 - Spencer Street08:10 - Flinders Street (feat. ride on W class tram)27:34 - Elizabeth Street32:18 - Collins Street35:22 - Swanston Street51:32 - Melbourne Central station55:37 - Outro (on an X'trap)#melbourne #transport #city #urban #trams #walking
Transit to the Surf Coast after Work! Taitset 2023-01-31 | Heading down to Anglesea on Victoria's Surf Coast on a Friday after work, using four public transport modes: Tram (C class), electric suburban train (X'trapolis), diesel regional train (VLocity), and regional bus (..some kind of bus). Then leaping into the ocean. The waves weren't big, but it was the perfect time of day. Filmed 27th of January 2023.#australia #transport #beach #surf
Southern Cross + North Melbourne Junction - Explained! Taitset 2022-12-30 | Southern Cross station is the centre of Victoria's regional railway network, and is the largest railway station in the state. A short distance away is North Melbourne station, and there are several complex junctions around both. This video attempts to explain the track layout, and what routes trains normally take through this maze of track. The diagram used in this video does not show the many yards and sidings in this area - it would have been way too complicated - it just shows main running lines.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetAll photographs and video taken by Martin Bennet (that's me), as well as diagrams animations and narration. My voiceover in this video was recorded by my brother Cian, who happens to be a sound recordist and musician. Check out his music here: hyperfollow.com/cianbennetmusicIf you like hearing me bang on about transport, check out the full list here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7pkSpihIU5rssq4Kq4QHf2uMarcus Wong's blog post about the whole Platform 8 thing: wongm.com/2022/07/vline-versus-metro-infrastructure-southern-cross-platform-8Chapters:00:00 - Intro/Southern Cross Station01:17 - North Melbourne Station01:57 - Overview of trackage04:10 - Suburban Trains07:52 - Country Trains (V/line)10:15 - The Albury line/Standard Gauge operation11:33 - Shunting at Southern Cross12:57 - The weird thing about Platform 813:51 - The North Melbourne Rail Viewing Platform!#railways #trains #melbourne
Steam vs Electric Parallel Run - Highlights Reel! Taitset 2022-11-20 | Some highlights from the 'Welcome Back Red Rattlers' parallel run tour, operated by Steamrail Victoria on Sunday 3rd of July 2022. The tour involved extensive parallel running between the preserved electric Tait train, an a steam hauled train running in push-pull formation with a pair of K class locos. For more information on this tour, and to watch the whole 67 minute extended cut, head here: youtu.be/AwgEbKT3mokFor more info on the Steamrail fleet or to check for upcoming tours, check out their website: https://www.steamrail.com.au/For more videos of the Tait set in operation: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7q8rEAtIBWLw4hX51loPMshFor more videos of mainline steam in Victoria: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7pEh5rhLhOXiBiLHdeV2Xih#trains #railways #melbourne
Melbournes Electric Suburban Trains // 103 Years of History! Taitset 2022-10-23 | Melbourne has a large suburban railway network, which is 1600mm/5'3" broad gauge, and electrified at 1500v DC using overhead wires. This video follows the timeline of the many different types of train used on the network since the wires went live in 1919. These trains are all Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) that have seen regular suburban passenger service - I am not covering electric locomotives or non-passenger vehicles in this video.**Ride the preserved Tait set!!** Check Steamrail's upcoming tours page here: https://www.steamrail.com.au/toursPlease note that the Tait set only operates occasionally, and there may not always be a tour listed. To keep up to date and get notified about newly listed tours, it's best to follow them on facebook: facebook.com/steamrailAnd visit the Newport Railway Museum to see Victoria's biggest public display of historic trains, including the electric cars mentioned in this video: https://newportrailwaymuseum.org.au/Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetIf you liked this video and want to hear me bang on about other transport stuff, the full video list is here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7pkSpihIU5rssq4Kq4QHf2uChapters:00:00 - Intro00:45 - The Tait trains01:41 - The Swingdoor trains02:25 - Tait/Swingdoor comparison03:31 - The Harris trains04:08 - The Hitachi trains05:06 - The early 70s/Swingdoor withdrawal05:44 - The Comeng trains06:12 - Tait withdrawal06:33 - Harris refurbishment/Grey Ghosts07:21 - Harris withdrawal07:45 - The 4D/Melbourne's double deck experiment09:24 - Privatisation arrives09:41 - The X'trapolis trains10:15 - The Siemens trains10:44 - Comeng refurbishment11:02 - Hitachi refurbishment & withdrawal12:22 - The HCMT trains13:37 - Here we are in 202214:02 - Where are they now? (Preservation!)15:48 - Conclusion/Some nice Comeng acceleration#trains #railways #melbourne #transport
Skitube: Australias Amazing Alpine Railway! Taitset 2022-10-10 | Skitube is a fascinating alpine rack railway, located in the Snowy Mountains of southern New South Wales, and providing access to the ski fields at Perisher Valley and Blue Cow in the Kosciuszko National Park. It's 1435mm Standard Gauge, and electrified at 1500v DC using overhead wires. The trains are a really unusual design, and the railway has several features which are not seen anywhere else in Australia, and in some cases - the world. As usual, this video is illustrated entirely with my own photos and videos. The Skitube photos were all taken on a single day in the winter of 2011.The railway takes a lot of design influence from Switzerland, and you will see several bits of footage of Swiss trains throughout the video. You can find the full versions of all those videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7orXecybDDJ3DNCzjQhlz0gIf you like hearing me bang on about transport, check out more videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7pkSpihIU5rssq4Kq4QHf2uWhile researching this video, I found there isn't actually that much information on the internet about this obscure railway. It has however been extensively written about in several books:-Rack railways of Australia by David Jehan-Railway Electrification in Australia and New Zealand by Geoffrey B Churchman-A History of Commonwealth Engineering (Comeng) Volume 5 1985-1990 By John DunnSome of these books are easier to find than others, but David Jehan's book is probably the best general account, and many places still sell it.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetThe official Skitube page on the Perisher website: https://www.perisher.com.au/plan-your-trip/new-to-perisher/skitubeChapters:00:00 - Welcome to Skitube02:05 - The route!05:39 - Some national records06:09 - The trains!10:19 - Carparks & Conclusions#railways #trains #australia #snow #mountains
Melbournes Richmond Junction - Explained! Taitset 2022-09-18 | Richmond Junction is a large complicated junction between Flinders Street (Melbourne's busiest suburban railway station) and Richmond, carrying all the eastern suburban lines as well as regional passenger and freight trains heading to and from Gippsland. In this video I attempt to explain what all the different tracks are for, and what routes trains normally take through this area. Flinders Street is a pretty flexible station, so most routes shown are just the most common ones: many variations are possible.A little note - in January 2023 after I made this video, the crossovers I mention at 04:04 were removed, so it is no longer possible to cross between the Caulfield Through and Local lines at Caulfield. This means Frankston trains now always use 3 & 4 at Richmond, and Dandenong/Gippsland trains always use 5 & 6.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetIf you like this kind of thing, check out my other documentary/explainer videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7pkSpihIU5rssq4Kq4QHf2u(Includes videos on the City Loop and Sydney's Flying Junctions as mentioned in this video)Usual disclaimer: I'm just an enthusiast, I don't work for the railways: this video is just for fun. This is a pretty complicated topic so it's entirely possible there could be some small mistakes - if you're learning routes for a safety critical role, make sure you use an official source! This video is based on my own observations (over many years) and photos, with a little bit of help from www.vicsig.netChapters:00:00 - Welcome to Richmond01:22 - Welcome to Flinders Street01:46 - Overview of trackage02:53 - The Sandringham Line03:29 - The Caulfield Lines05:34 - The Burnley Lines08:04 - The other groups08:31 - V/line and freight trains09:41 - Flexibility and other moves11:01 - The Caulfield Loop and future changes11:52 - Why would I want to know this?13:00 - The end, & a genius alternative!#melbourne #railways #transport #trains
Switzerlands Harderbahn Funicular! Taitset 2022-09-04 | The Harderbahn is a funicular railway dating from 1908, operating out of Interlaken, Switzerland. Like all funiculars, the cars travel at a very low speed, and the journey takes about 9 minutes in real time. This video is significantly, but if you want the authentic experience you can watch it in real time here: youtu.be/vyIvHpxj04Y The line climbs (or in this case descends) 755 metres in altitude over 1.47km of track. This is a 'driver's eye' view, although that phrase isn't really accurate for these cars as they're just one big passenger saloon with the driver positioned at the uphill end. Filmed 26th of August 2017.Music from www.bensound.com#travel #switzerland #trains #railways #shorts
Warragul Heritage Shuttles with A2 986 and A66 - August 2022 Taitset 2022-08-20 | Steamrail Victoria operated a series of heritage shuttles between Warragul and Longwarry on the Gippsland line, on Saturday 20th of August 2022. On the Down end of the train was 1915 built 4-6-0 steam locomotive A2 986. On the Up end of the train was classic EMD diesel loco A66, which entered service as B66 in 1952, then extensively rebuilt into an A class in 1985. It was the last A class in revenue service, running passenger trains for V/line until 2018. It has been kept on the V/line roster for use on heritage trains such as this one, and has recently been repainted into its original 1980s tangerine and grey livery. This video was filmed with the assistance of my brother Cian, while I focussed on still photos. Check out his music channel here: @cianbennet For more information about Steamrail including upcoming tours, visit: https://www.steamrail.com.au/For more videos of mainline steam in Victoria check out this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7pEh5rhLhOXiBiLHdeV2XihFor footage of A class diesels in regular service, have a look here: youtu.be/wpMqPehcAos#trains #railways #australia
An Unlikely Survivor: The Eltham Trestle Bridge! Taitset 2022-07-24 | The wooden railway bridge at Eltham, on Melbourne's suburban Hurstbridge line, is the last surviving wooden bridge on the Victorian railway network. While other wooden bridges do still exist carrying trains on heritage lines, the one at Eltham is the only one still carrying regular trains on the main state system. This video explains why the bridge still exists, as well as going over some of its interesting physical features. The bridge was originally built when the line opened in 1902, and was electrified in 1923. Today it carries about 120 six-car electric suburban trains every weekday, and almost as many on weekends. The current operator is Metro Trains Melbourne, and all trains on the Hurstbridge line are currently Alstom X'trapolis sets. Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/Taitset#trains #railways #melbourne #australia #history
My Transport Tycoon/OpenTTD map - A guided tour! Taitset 2022-07-24 | OpenTTD is the open source version of the classic 90s game Transport Tycoon. This video is a tour of my huge map which I've been working on for a number of years, which is a complicated network featuring three large cities connected by a long main line, as well as countless other branches. It uses the Japan rollingstock set, which means the main network is 3'6"/1067mm narrow gauge. There is also a pretty extensive standard gauge Shinkansen/Bullet Train network. The map is on the Arctic landscape. There are numerous tram networks scattered around the place, using the Dutch tram set and the Modern tram set. The music playing in this video is the brilliant classic original soundtrack by John Broomhall. You can watch some other videos of this map including a detailed tour of North City here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7pnDYMJ-WmVJ3zDC1mYeG4E#gaming #transporttycoon #classicgaming
Melbournes Last Wooden Rail Bridge! Taitset 2022-07-24 | The wooden trestle bridge at Eltham in Melbourne's outer suburbs is the only remaining wooden railway bridge still in use in the state of Victoria (excluding heritage railways). It was built in 1902 and still carries about 120 electric suburban trains every day. and you can find out all about it in this video here: youtu.be/-IuQ9gVRLRc#shorts #trains #railways #engineering
Parallel Run Around Melbourne - Welcome Back Red Rattlers! Taitset 2022-07-07 | Celebrating the return to service of the preserved four-car electric Tait set (often referred to as a 'Red Rattler'), Steamrail Victoria ran what may well be the most ambitious and complex suburban tour ever conducted in Melbourne. On Sunday 3rd of July 2022, the 'Welcome Back Red Rattlers' tour involved two trains, with extensive parallel running, totalling 110 minutes timetabled side-by-side. Scheduling parallel runs is obviously very complex, especially so in the busy suburban area, and credit must go to the train controllers and signallers who managed to pull this off.The electric Tait train consists of cars 381M-208T-230D-317M, which date from 1918, 1910, 1910 and 1915 respectively. These wooden bodied trains ran in intensive suburban service until 1984. The preserved set had been unable to run on the network since 2004, and has only recently returned to operation. The Tait set is maintained by Elecrail, a division of Steamrail.The second train consists of 5 'E' type country passenger cars, propelled in push-pull formation by a pair of 2-8-0 K class steam locomotives. On the east end of the train is K100: This is actually K153 in disguise. K153 was built in 1940, but has been temporarily modified to an approximate 1920s appearance to celebrate 100 years of the K class this year. No original Ks from that era were preserved, but 153 is doing a good job of looking the part. On the west end of the train is 1943 built K183, looking brilliant in blue - which is not historically accurate (they were all black) but looks mighty fine. K183 has also only just returned to service in the past year or so, after it was seriously damaged in a fatal level crossing accident in 2002.The morning began at North Melbourne station, with the Tait set arriving first and waiting in platform 3. The steam train arrived in platform 5, and the trains departed parallel and ran through the city to Flinders Street. From there the parallel running continued on the quadruple track to Burnley, then on the triple track section to Box Hill. From there the Tait set ran ahead to Blackburn, where it waited in platform 3 for the steam train to overtake. This situation was reversed at Ringwood, with the steam train passengers getting a view of the Tait running through. From there the steam train ran on the Belgrave line to Upper Ferntree Gully, then returned to the city for a servicing stop, before proceeding back out to Blackburn. During this time the Tait set ran to Lilydale, then ran two local shuttles back to Ringwood. The Tait set then departed Lilydale a final time, overtook the steam train at Blackburn, then waited for it to catch up at Box Hill. The trains then ran parallel all the way back through the city, then out west to Sunshine. From there the trains proceeded indivually to Calder Park Sidings, between Sydenham and Diggers Rest. Then it was back to Sunshine, for one last parallel run back to Flinders Street.For more info on the Steamrail fleet or to check for upcoming tours, check out their website: https://www.steamrail.com.au/For more videos of the Tait set in operation: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7q8rEAtIBWLw4hX51loPMshFor more videos of mainline steam in Victoria: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7pEh5rhLhOXiBiLHdeV2XihChapters:00:00 - On the steam train, North Melbourne to Ringwood23:29 - On the Tait set, Box Hill to Flinders Street42:53 - On the Tait set, Flinders Street to Calder Park57:44 - On the Tait set, Calder Park to Flinders Street#railways #trains #melbourne #railroad #history
TRAIN OF LIGHTS - Puffing Billy Railway - Winter 2022 Taitset 2022-07-02 | Puffing Billy operated their inaugural 'Train of Lights' season over the winter school holidays of 2022, running every night for two weeks. Every trip sold out within a matter of days. The Train of Lights operated on the outer part of the line between Lakeside and Gembrook stations, and was hauled by former South African Railways NG/G16 class Garratt No.129, built 1951. The entire train was equipped with a complicated system of lighting, which changed throughout the journey and interacted with the landscape. Two NQR flat wagons were equipped with generators to supply lighting power, and mounted with projectors which created effects around the train. This was a really awesome experience, and I highly recommend it if they do another season, which I'm sure they will!The Puffing Billy Railway is the former Victorian Railways Gembrook line, which was one of four 762mm (2'6") narrow gauge lines operated by the VR. Today it is one of the most popular tourist railways in the world. Official website: https://puffingbilly.com.au/#trains #railway #melbourne #australia #winter
Wellingtons Surprising Suburban Network! Taitset 2022-06-28 | New Zealand's capital city Wellington is home to a fascinating and attractive suburban railway network, which has an interesting history and provides amazingly good coverage, for what is actually a rather small city. The 1067mm (3'6") gauge system consists of four electrified lines (1500v DC), as well as some longer distance diesel hauled commuter routes. In this video I talk about some of the interesting features of the network, as well as pointing out some of the scenic highlights. This video is illustrated by my own photos taken on visits in 2010 and 2015, and also features three pictures by Alexander Jamieson (aka @melbournesparks3828 ) who took the shot of the red English Electric set at 06:57, the EE interior at 10:27 and the tram shot (Wellington No.257 at MOTAT) at 10:55.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetChapters:00:00 - Intro (Wellington is small)02:42 - The Kapiti Line04:40 - The Hutt Valley Line05:01 - The Wairarapa Line05:37 - The Johnsonville Line06:12 - The Melling Line06:47 - The Trains!09:30 - Creative rollingstock solutions10:33 - The bit with no railways11:24 - The end bit#railways #newzealand #wellington #transport #trains
The Overland - How can we fix it? Taitset 2022-06-08 | The Overland is an Australian long-distance passenger train which has operated between Adelaide and Melbourne in various forms since 1887. Once considered an essential passenger service, and running in both directions every single night, today the train is lucky to still run at all - being timetabled to make just two return trips per week. In this video I explore some relatively simple changes which I think could be made to return this train to a useful passenger service, rather than the attempted-tourist novelty it is today. I am not covering major or mega-expensive options that would make this train truly world-class, instead the focus on this video is on achievable short term changes which would bring the train back to a standard that attracts patronage. I make several comparisons to the NSW TrainLink XPT service which operates between Melbourne and Sydney - this train is also far from perfect, but I think forms a good template of what sort of thing can work in a similar environment. It has a regular, predictable timetable - and that's actually the main thing you need to attract passengers. Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetIf you want to see another analysis on this which takes some different angles, check out @AussieWirraway's video on the same topic here: youtu.be/W91s5sx5VuwCredit must also go to @melbournesparks3828, who I have spent many hours with discussing how to fix this train.At the end of the video I mention the book 'The Overland, a social history' by John Wilson. It's an excellent read and you can get it here: https://www.sarlinesbooks.com.au/books/the-overland-a-social-history/Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:47 - Frequency05:04 - Private Operation/Identity Crisis07:35 - Why does it take so long?13:18 - Rollingstock18:30 - Bonus Chapter: The Keswick Conundrum!21:48 - Conclusion#railways #australia #transport #trains
Winter Morning at Flinders Street Station - June 2022 Taitset 2022-06-02 | It's about 7am on the first morning of winter 2022, it's raining and about 8 degrees Celsius.. good time to go watch some trains? The city is just waking up and the morning peak just beginning. We start outside at the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets. The Flinders Street building is lit up in black yellow & red - the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag - in recognition of National Reconciliation Week: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/We then walk down to Platforms 4 & 5, which are generally the Northern Group platforms, although we do see one Burnley Group train use Platform 4. Explainer on the line grouping system here: youtu.be/3m_NYdwO4FIPlatforms 4 & 5 are a great spot to see a variety of trains, and we quite quickly see examples of every type of current Melbourne Electric train: Comeng (both EDI and Alstom varieties), X'trapolis, Siemens and HCMT. The rain slowly gets heavier, and eventually we board Comeng motor car 656M bound for Upfield.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetYou can watch lots more videos of trains and trams in the Melbourne CBD here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7oltBYlZI9xNvJ5MM7RZhbL#railways #trains #melbourne #winter #city #urban
Australian Railway Signalling - Conflicting Aspects Taitset 2022-05-23 | The separate states of Australia are all responsible for managing their own railway networks, and as a result each has evolved in very different ways. In the 20th century the busier networks started adopting more complex signalling systems, and this was not standardised across the country. As a result of this, the systems we see today have many signal aspects which mean completely different things in different states. This isn't a major problem as very few drivers actually need to learn multiple systems, but it's certainly a curiosity of the un-coordinated approach taken to railways in Australia.Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetI have made several other videos explaining various signalling systems in more detail (including the Victorian and NSW ones discussed here), which you can find in this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7plwYBLpBWJEoMmcpy2dwYWThe black & white footage in the opening scene is from onboard the 1880s 'XYZ' cars on the Victorian Goldfields Railway, you can watch the full video in colour here: youtu.be/MmcnxkAQRVEYou can also find more information about the systems used by each state in these links:NSW: https://railsafe.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/31763/NSG-606-Responding-to-signals-and-signs-V5.1.pdfVictoria: vicsig.net/index.php?page=infrastructure§ion=signallingQueensland: http://www.queenslandscalemodels.com.au/Qld%20Colour%20Light%20Signalling.doc.pdfThere is also a fairly good Wikipedia article comparing the different systems here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_railway_signalling#railways #australia #trains #signalling #history
Melbournes Transport Privatisation Mess: The Split! Taitset 2022-05-10 | Melbourne's suburban railways and tramways were privatised in the late 1990s, with both networks sliced in half and franchised to separate operators - a messy decision that has been causing problems ever since. This is the story of 'The Met' being cut up and turned into Hillside Trains, Bayside Trains, Swanston Trams and Yarra Trams, which then turned into Connex, M-train, M-tram and Yarra Trams, which then condensed into Connex and Yarra Trams.. then Metro and Yarra Trams.. isn't privatisation great? 'The Split' is a lesson about public transport management gone very, very wrong. Enjoy!Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetAll photos and videos are taken by Martin Bennet between 2002 and 2022. Because of the era this video discusses, it contains some of my earliest photos - I took some of these when I was still in primary school. The maps have been scanned from various printed material in my collection, including several editions of the world's best street directory, Melway. There are also a few screenshots of the MSTS Comeng I made back around 400 years ago.In the video I mention there were virtually no major suburban rail infrastructure projects in the 90s - I'll admit I forgot about the Cranbourne electrification which was commissioned in 1995. Sorry Cranbourne. I did consider the Boronia grade separation, but decided it doesn't really count as a major project in the scheme of things.You can watch a bunch of footage of trains during the Connex era here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7pSXClGPD1-RJwL8cjlKvTHYou can watch lots of footage of trams and trains running the Melbourne CBD here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7oltBYlZI9xNvJ5MM7RZhbL#melbourne #transport #history #transit
Riding the Tait set - First public run in 18 years! Taitset 2022-04-24 | After an absence of 18 years, the preserved four car 'Tait' electric multiple unit set has finally returned to public operation. This video is taken onboard the the first public run bound for Pakenham on 23rd of April 2022. We are riding motor car 381M, and this footage was taken between Richmond and Murrumbeena, including the 'Skyrail' elevated section beyond Caulfield. I was on the last tour in January 2004, and it was great seeing a whole new generation of railfans enjoying this trip. The four cars making up this train were built between 1910 and 1918, and were in regular service until the early 1980s. The train is immaculately restored and maintained by volunteers at @steamrailvictoria761For more videos of this train out an about on the network, have a look here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7q8rEAtIBWLw4hX51loPMshFor upcoming tours, check here: https://www.steamrail.com.au/#melbourne #trains #railways #history
Wynyard Station - Sydney Underground - March 2022 Taitset 2022-04-15 | Double-deck electric suburban trains in the Sydney underground at Wynyard station. Wynyard opened in 1932, and is part of the route over the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the North Shore line. This video was taken on a day of special celebrations for the Harbour Bridge's 90th birthday, on Saturday 19th of March 2022. We are standing on platforms 3 and 4, which are the Up and Down North Shore platforms respectively. A few things to note during the video: at 00:50 a Waratah set is seen running through empty cars. The train at 04:01 is the first of the second series Waratahs, set B1. It was running a special extra service to North Sydney as part of the celebrations, and is displaying a special destination board reading 'Sydney Harbour Bridge - 90 years 1932-2022.' I believe this train was supposed to pass vintage single-deck set F1 in the middle of the bridge, and stop for a photo opportunity - but if that happened, I haven't actually seen a photo of it. At 05:19 a Berowra train moves cautiously into the platform, approaching the a red 'Home' signal (explainer on Sydney's signalling here: youtu.be/dK1_35OGQh4 ). This train was being held briefly as vintage set F1 had just departed the other platform and run through the crossover to proceed this train. If you listen carefully, you can hear the F set's traction motors working up the tunnel. You can watch video of the F set from this day here: youtu.be/5V1OR9W62A8 To see what this station looked like in the middle of peak hour before the pandemic, have a look here: youtu.be/kN8QkcMQKrcYou can watch lots more videos of Sydney's electric trains here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7onqhGRjD15F8GQe558sWvKAnd lots more of underground railways here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7oiVIUkBaG3uo_4xLo9Wij5#railways #trains #city #urban #sydney #transport
Sydney Tram Destination Rolls - Sydney Tramway Museum Taitset 2022-04-12 | A look through two complete destination rolls on trams at the Sydney Tramway Museum - First up is O class No.805, which has a roll containing predominantly destinations in the west and south-west. Then C class No.290 (the oldest operating electric tram in Australia) which has a roll of destinations for the North Sydney/Manly systems. The Sydney tram network was a bit unusual in that it didn't use route numbers, relying on destination names only. The destos are a clever design incorporating coloured patterns (the North Sydney ones are black and white) which would have made identifying trams from a distance much easier, and is something I think actually should be more common on public transport systems today. You will also note that sometimes different destinations can be produced by making a half-turn: For instance at 00:29 the destination is 'George St And Fort Macquarie,' then a half turn later at 00:30 it displays 'Circular Quay via George Street.' Find out more about the excellent Sydney Tramway Museum here: https://www.sydneytramwaymuseum.com.au/00:00 - O class No. 80501:49 - C class No. 290#trams #sydney #history #transport
Trains at Sydneys Domestic Airport Station - March 2022 Taitset 2022-04-07 | Sydney's airport railway line opened in the year 2000, and is a great example of an airport connection being integrated into an existing transport system. It is served by regular double-deck electric suburban trains, and was basically built as a diversion of the East Hills line, meaning it provides connections in both directions and is a useful route beyond just airport traffic. The line is fully underground, and passes underneath Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) with stations at Domestic and International terminals. A well publicised down side of this service is that it's very expensive to use - a special airport station fee is charged for anyone using these stations which is about $18 - way more than any other public transport fare in Sydney. However the high level of convenience means it it still well used. In this video we see a couple of 'Waratah' B sets, one on a Down Revesby service, then another on the Up heading for the City Circle. Filmed on Friday afternoon 18th of March 2022.You can watch lots more videos of Sydney's electric trains here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7onqhGRjD15F8GQe558sWvKAnd lots more of underground railways here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7oiVIUkBaG3uo_4xLo9Wij5#railways #trains #transport #sydney #transit
Sydney Centrals Flying Junctions - Explained! Taitset 2022-04-04 | On the southern approach to the suburban platforms at Sydney's Central station, is an ingenious piece of infrastructure known as 'the flying junctions' or simply 'the flyovers.' It was built as part of the original suburban electrification scheme in 1926, and allowed trains coming in from the suburbs to cross over to any of the suburban platforms without conflicting with trains travelling in the opposite direction. The layout was changed slightly in the year 2000 when the newly constructed Sydney Airport line was cut in half way along the structure. This slightly reduced the usability of the layout, but it is still an incredibly useful feature which allows a huge amount of flexibility in the case of disruptions. Want to help support the channel, get early access to new content and exclusive behind the scenes videos? Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/TaitsetYou can find lots of videos of Sydney's electric trains here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7onqhGRjD15F8GQe558sWvKYou can find the full list of my documentary style transport videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7pkSpihIU5rssq4Kq4QHf2uYou can find a list of official track diagrams for the whole Sydney network, including this area, here: https://railsafe.org.au/diagrams/drivers-route-knowledge-diagramsAll photographs, video and diagrams in this video are by Martin Bennet (me), except for the google earth screenshot obviously.Corrections:In the video I mention that Up Airport trains can access Platform 23. A few people more knowledgeable than myself have pointed out they can also access Platform 22.#railways #trains #sydney #engineering #transport #transit
Town Hall Station - Sydney Underground - March 2022 Taitset 2022-04-01 | Trains in the Sydney underground at Town Hall station, which opened 90 years ago in 1932. We are standing on Platform 3 which is the Down North Shore, and can also see trains on the Up Shore coming through Platform 2. We see a single Tangara, and lots of Waratah sets. Filmed on the morning of Saturday 19th of March 2022.You can watch lots more videos of Sydney's electric trains here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7onqhGRjD15F8GQe558sWvKAnd lots more of underground railways here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmkoPHEvd7oiVIUkBaG3uo_4xLo9Wij5#trains #railways #transport #underground #sydney
