Level Crossing, Cootamundra NSW, Australia. McK&H Aust 2026-09-25 | Level Crossing, Cootamundra NSW, Australia.
Level Crossing, Shannon Brook NSW, Australia. McK&H Aust 2024-05-05 | The first activation is shown at 4:20This is the Shannon Brook Road level crossing at Shannon Brook NSW. It is located just south of Casino, on the ARTC North Coast line between Sydney and Brisbane.These signals were installed on September 20, 1966. The western signal has an unmarked base and McKenzie & Holland lights fitted with Alstom LED’s. The eastern signal is newer and was probably a knockdown replacement at some time, it has an unmarked base and Westinghouse lights fitted with Alstom LED’s. The eastern signal also had a rather weak sounding Federal Signal mechanical bell which has since been replaced by a Western Cullen Hayes electronic bell. Train information: 1st train: NT32 XPT service from Brisbane to Sydney, filmed on September 6, 2023.2nd train: NT32 XPT service from Brisbane to Sydney, filmed on September 7, 2023.
Level Crossing, Condah (Henty Hwy) VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2024-04-21 | The first activation is shown at 4:10This is the Henty Highway level crossing at Condah, it is located between Hamilton and Heywood on the Portland line.These signals were installed on March 20, 1968, both signals have McKenzie & Holland bases and Westinghouse LED lights. The signal on the western side of the crossing previously had a first generation Westinghouse hybrid bell which was replaced in 2023 by a Siemens electronic bell. The eastern signal has an Artcraft healthy state indicator.Train information:1st train: 7741V empty grain from Portland to Murtoa (Marmalake), with locomotives G539, X50 and G523. Filmed on September 26, 2021.2nd train: 7741V empty grain from Portland to Ararat, with locomotives BL32, BL31 and G520. Filmed on June 16, 2022.3rd train: 7742V grain from Ararat to Portland, with locomotives G525, XR559 and BL32. The grain was loaded at Woomelang, filmed on December 29, 2022.4th train: 7990 heritage shuttle from Portland to Hamilton, with locomotives S307 and C501. Filmed on July 15, 2023.5th train: 7995 heritage shuttle from Hamilton to Portland, with locomotives C501 and S307. Filmed on July 15, 2023.Filmed with Tazzie Transport: youtube.com/@TazzieTransport
Level Crossing, Armidale NSW, Australia. McK&H Aust 2024-04-14 | The first activation is shown at 5:55This is the Markham Street level crossing at Armidale, New South Wales. It is located on what remains of the Main Northern Line which once went all the way into Queensland but now ends at Armidale.It was recently announced that this crossing will be upgraded with new gated signals in the near future https://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/c-king/media-release/nsw-track-life-saving-level-crossing-upgradesThese signals were installed on January 22, 1987. Three of the signals have similar equipment which comprises of an unmarked base and Westinghouse crossarm with Western Cullen Hayes lights, fitted with Aldridge LED inserts. A fourth signal on the northern side of the crossing has an unmarked base and McKenzie & Holland crossarm with Westinghouse lights, fitted with Aldridge LED inserts. There is also a Western Cullen Hayes mechanical bell on the northern side of the crossing.Train information: 1st train: NP23 Xplorer service from Muswellbrook to Armidale, filmed on July 15, 2022.2nd train: NP24 Xplorer service from Armidale to Muswellbrook, filmed on July 16, 2022.Normally this Xplorer service runs all the way to Sydney, although at the time of filming it was only operating between Armidale and Muswellbrook due to flood damage further south in the Newcastle/Hunter region.
Level Crossing, Seymour VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2024-04-13 | The first activation is shown at 5:52This is the High Street level crossing at Seymour, Victoria. The crossing has 2 tracks, being the broad gauge line to Shepparton and the standard gauge line to Albury.All signals have unmarked bases and Westinghouse LED lights. Both gated signals have Westinghouse hybrid bells, Artcraft healthy state indicators, General Signals gate lights and Western Cullen Hayes gate mechanisms which replaced the original Westinghouse HB mechanisms some time around early 2021.The bell on the eastern signal rings from start up until the gates have lowered while the western bell rings until the gates rise. in July 2022 the crossing received new red background crossbucks.Train information:1st train: 9308 freight from Tocumwal to Appleton Dock, with locomotives G543 and BL34.2nd train: 8625 passenger from Melbourne to Albury, with locomotive N474.3rd train: 8369 passenger from Melbourne to Shepparton, with locomotive N466.4th train: 8362 passenger from Shepparton to Melbourne, with locomotive N455.5th train: 8361 passenger from Melbourne to Shepparton, with locomotive N452.6th train: 8605 passenger from Melbourne to Albury, with locomotive N464.7th train: 8610 passenger from Albury to Melbourne, with locomotive N474.Filmed on October 24 & 25, 2021.
Level Crossing, Manangatang VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2024-04-10 | The first activation is shown at 5:20This is the Mallee Highway level crossing at Manangatang. It is located in northwest Victoria on the Robinvale line which is currently truncated at Manangatang.The crossing is fairly unique because of the large median which separates the eastbound and westbound lanes. There is also a school crossing on the west side of the track with the signals situated further back to accommodate it. The school crossing is identified by the red & white posts.These signals were installed on December 22, 2009. The equipment includes Safetran gate mechanisms, Unipart gate lights, Westinghouse LED lights and Safetran Type 3 electronic bells.The train shown in the video is 9155 empty grain from Geelong to Manangatang, with locomotives G524 and G543.Filmed on September 12, 2021.
Level Crossing, Mont Albert VIC, Part 2. McK&H Aust 2024-03-04 | The first activation is shown at 0:25This was the Mont Albert Road level crossing at Mont Albert, VIC. The crossing was removed in 2023 and this video comprises leftover footage from the first video which can be seen here youtube.com/watch?v=bqytAvy8YXkThese signals were removed on July 25, 2022 and replaced with new temporary signals to allow for construction of the grade separation. The level crossing was permanently closed on February 17, 2023.Filmed on June 20, 2021, December 19, 2021 and May 29, 2022.
Level Crossing, The Rock (Burkes Creek Rd) NSW, Part 3. McK&H Aust 2024-03-03 | The first activation is shown at 2:58This is the Burkes Creek Road (Old Trunk Road) level crossing at The Rock, NSW. The weak sounding bell on the eastern signal has been replaced by a brand new Western Cullen Hayes 0333 mechanical bell with the new style Western Cullen Hayes logo. This is the first bell with the new logo to appear in NSW.The train seen in the video is 5WM7 steel from Port Kembla to Melbourne, with locomotives QL010, QL017 and QL005.Filmed on March 1, 2024.
Level Crossing, Mornington VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2024-02-20 | The first activation is shown at 2:45This is the Bungower Road level crossing at Mornington, Victoria. The crossing is located on the Mornington Railway which was originally part of the Victorian Railways branch line from Baxter to Mornington until it closed in 1981. The line was reopened as a heritage railway between Moorooduc and Mornington in 1999.These signals were installed on November 9, 1977. Both signals have McKenzie & Holland bases and Westinghouse LED lights, the eastern signal also has a Westinghouse Brake & Signal Co. teardrop bell.The train shown in the video is a heritage shuttle from Moorooduc to Mornington and return, hauled by locomotive T411.Filmed on December 19, 2021.Filmed with Tazzie Transport youtube.com/@TazzieTransport
Level Crossing, Grasstree NSW, Part 2. McK&H Aust 2024-02-18 | The first activation is shown at 3:02Located south of Muswellbrook, this crossing is situated off Muscle Creek Road and provides access to several private properties. The road is unnamed and is known as a "right of way" across the railway line.Since filming the crossing in 2018 there have been some changes to the equipment. Firstly the original Westinghouse LED's were replaced by new Aldridge ones, also more recently in 2023 the Westinghouse hybrid bell on the northern signal was replaced with a recycled Western Cullen Hayes mechanical bell. Since filming this footage, both bells have been replaced with Siemens electronic bells some time in early 2024.The crossing can be seen in original condition in the first video here: youtube.com/watch?v=agux7PwgodQTrain information:1st train: MB921 empty coal from Greta to Boggabri (Maules Creek), with locomotives 9302, 9206 and TT08.2nd train: NP24 Xplorer service from Armidale to Sydney.3rd train: MR905 empty coal from Port Waratah to Moolarben, with locomotives 9314 and 9208 and TT06 located mid-train.4th train: BG152 coal from Bengalla to Kooragang, with locomotives 9323, 9316, TT130 and TT127.5th train: MR358 coal from Moolarben to Kooragang, with locomotives 9034, 9026 and 9027.Filmed on September 16, 2023.
Level Crossing, Thornbury VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2024-01-27 | The first activation is shown at 6:25This is the Hutton Street level crossing at Thornbury, Victoria. It is located in northern Melbourne, on the Mernda line.Both gated signals have Westinghouse Brake & Signal Co. bases, Westinghouse HB gate mechanisms with Artcraft gate lights and Westinghouse incandescent lights. The eastern signal has a General Signals Type 1 electronic bell which rings only until the gates have lowered, while the western signal has a loud tone General Signals Type 2 bell which rings until the gates rise. Both bells have since been replaced with General Signals Type 3 bells.Both gate-less signals have unmarked bases and Westinghouse incandescent lights.The rail motor seen in the video is 58RM running a heritage trip to Mernda and return, operated by DERMPAV.Filmed on April 10, 2022.Filmed with Tazzie Transport youtube.com/@TazzieTransport
WRRS Type 1585 Gate Lights McK&H Aust 2024-01-04 | These lights were originally made by the Western Railroad Supply Company (WRRS) who later became Federal Signal Corporation (FS) then Western Cullen Hayes. They were used on new installations in Australia right into the 1990's so I'm guessing production stopped around that time.I'm not sure which lights were made by which company, although I suspect the ones with the number 1585 cast into the top were made by WRRS. Other versions have the number M17768 stamped into the top of the housing, while others have no numbering at all.The older lenses have WRRSCO written on one side and 1575-11P on the opposite side, with the newer looking lenses just having the number M150-11309.
Level Crossing, Dimboola (Cemetery Rd) VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2024-01-03 | The first activation is shown at 4:20This is the Cemetery Road level crossing at Dimboola, it is located in western Victoria on the ARTC main line from Melbourne to Adelaide. The crossing has a second track which is the seldom used branch line from Dimboola to Rainbow.These signals were installed on November 25, 1983. Both signals have unmarked bases and Westinghouse LED lights, with the signal on the western side of the crossing also having a Safetran Type 3 electronic bell.During mid 2023 the crossing received new white background Stop on Red Signal signs, with no other changes to the equipment.Train information:1st train: 2MP9 SCT freight from Melbourne to Perth, with locomotives CF4410 and SCT012. Filmed on May 4, 2021.2nd train: 1AK1 empty grain from Adelaide to Murtoa, with locomotives GWA007, G535, CLP14 and GWU002. Filmed on May 23, 2021.3rd train: 5AM8 Overland service from Adelaide to Melbourne, with locomotive NR105. Filmed on May 27, 2021.4th train: 5PM9 SCT freight from Perth to Melbourne, with locomotives CSR013, CSR022, CSR003, CSR002, ACB4403 and ACB4404. The ACB locomotives were attached at Adelaide and were being transferred on behalf of Aurizon. Filmed on September 4, 2022.5th train: SCT freight with locomotives CSR007, CSR002, CSR011 and CSR009. Filmed on September 16, 2022.
Level Crossing, Kensington VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2024-01-02 | The first activation is shown at 4:30This is the Macaulay Rd level crossing at Kensington, Victoria. It is located on the Craigieburn/Seymour line, just a few kilometres from the Melbourne CBD.These signals were installed on February 25, 1965 and have undergone many equipment changes in the intervening years, to keep things simple I will only focus on the existing equipment. Both gated signals have McKenzie & Holland bases, Safetran gate mechanisms, Artcraft gate lights and General Signals Type 1 electronic bells. The bells were installed in 1998 and are the last remaining GS Type 1 bells in Melbourne, quite possibly all of Australia. The bell on the western side of the crossing rings from start up until the gates have lowered, while the eastern bell rings for the entire activation. Both bells are in poor sounding condition and it is amazing they have survived this long.The crossing has a rather crazy mixture of lights and I can only presume it was used as a testing ground for different LED brands. The eastern gated signal has one pair of Alstom red LED lights (the only ones in Victoria) and a pair of Westinghouse incandescent lights. The western gated signal has 3 Westinghouse incandescent lights and 1 Western Cullen Hayes first generation LED which is mounted in a Westinghouse frame. Despite this seemingly random mixture of lights both gated signals still retain their original McKenzie & Holland crossarms with the junction box covers being painted white, breaking from the normal Victorian custom of the entire crossarm assembly being painted black.The gate-less signals here have a more normal range of equipment, with the eastern signal having an unmarked base and McKenzie & Holland crossarm with Westinghouse incandescent lights. The western signal is much newer and replaced the original signal some time around 2006, it has an unmarked base and a pair of Westinghouse LED lights.Filmed on July 8 & 9, 2022 and March 13, 2023.
Level Crossing, Nana Glen NSW, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-12-24 | The first activation is shown at 5:40This is the Palomino Drive level crossing at Nana Glen, New South Wales. It is located between Coffs Harbour and Grafton, on the North Coast Line which connects Sydney and Brisbane.These signals were installed on October 15, 2008. Both gated signals have Western Cullen Hayes bases, Safetran gate mechanisms, Westinghouse LED gate lights, Western Cullen Hayes lights with United Group LED's and Western Cullen Hayes mechanical bells.The bell on the western side of the crossing rings from start up until the gates have lowered while the eastern bell rings for the entire activation. The gate-less signal on the eastern side of the crossing has a Western Cullen Hayes base and United Group LED lights.The crossarms for the lights on both gated signals are mounted rather strangely, with the junction box facing towards the gate, I have no idea why!The train shown in the video is 2SB3 freight from Sydney to Brisbane, with locomotives NR49 and TT111.Filmed on September 5, 2023.
Level Crossing, Langwarrin (Robinsons Rd) VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-11-28 | The first activation is shown at 3:52This is the Robinsons Road level crossing at Langwarrin, Victoria. It is located southeast of Melbourne, on the Stony Point Line which runs from Frankston to Stony Point. These gated signals were installed on June 18, 2001 and replaced the original gate-less signals which dated back to December 19, 1973. Both signals have unmarked bases, Safetran gate mechanisms, Artcraft gate lights, Westinghouse LED lights and Westinghouse hybrid bells. The eastern signal also has an Artcraft healthy state indicator, the western hybrid bell rings quite fast and actually died during the first activation, although worked normally during subsequent activations.Train information:1st & 2nd trains: Locomotives VL357 and VL360 are doing crew training runs between Frankston and Long Island for Qube crews in preparation for them taking over the BlueScope Steel contract. Filmed on December 19, 2021 with Tazzie Transport youtube.com/@TazzieTransport3rd train: Sprinter service from Frankston to Stony Point, filmed on May 30, 2022.
Level Crossing, Wingham NSW, Part 3. McK&H Aust 2023-11-24 | The first activation is shown at 2:31This is the Wingham Road level crossing at Wingham, New South Wales. Since I last filmed the crossing in June 2020 the Safetran mechanical bell has been replaced by a Western Cullen Hayes mechanical bell.In March 2021 the town of Wingham was inundated by major flooding which lasted for several days, during this time the railway line was covered by water which caused continual activation of the level crossing. It is likely that this prolonged activation was a contributing factor in the Safetran bell dying so quickly. The Safetran bell can be seen here in part 2 youtube.com/watch?v=giVfXLlupxQPart 1 youtube.com/watch?v=tHCAZ-Vgi2cTrain information:1st train: NT36 XPT service from Grafton to Sydney.2nd train: 2WB7 Qube steel service from Port Kembla to Brisbane, with locomotives QL005 and QL007.Filmed on September 4, 2023.
Level Crossing, Moorland NSW, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-11-17 | The first activation is shown at 4:17This is the Coralville Road level crossing at Moorland, New South Wales, it is located on the North Coast line which links Sydney and Brisbane.The crossing was passive until these signals were installed on August 24, 2004, all three signals have Western Cullen Hayes bases and Alstom LED lights. Originally the crossing had a Western Cullen Hayes mechanical bell which has since been replaced by a recycled Westinghouse teardrop bell. The bell most likely came from the crossing at nearby Coopernook which previously had a teardrop and was upgraded with new signals some time around 2017.Train information:1st train: 2WB7 steel from Port Kembla to Brisbane, with locomotives QL005 and QL007.2nd train: NT33 XPT service from Sydney to Casino.3rd train: 6M42 empty rail train from Telegraph Point to Morandoo (Newcastle), with locomotive 8178.Filmed on September 4, 2023.
Level Crossing, Coramba NSW, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-11-05 | The first activation is shown at 4:27This is the Leusings Private Road crossing at Coramba, New South Wales. It is located near Coffs Harbour, on the North Coast line which links Sydney and Brisbane.These signals were installed some time around 2000, both signals have unmarked bases and Western Cullen Hayes lights, mounted on Henkes & Harmon crossarms. Originally the crossing didn't have a bell but possibly some kind of makeshift alarm, it has since been fitted with a Safetran Type 3 electronic bell.The LED's here are rather interesting, they resemble Western Cullen Hayes 1st generation LED's however they are a clear version which was only used for a short time in NSW around the early 2000's, following this the Alstom/United Group LED's became standard and replaced most of these now rare units.The train seen in the video is NT32 XPT service from Brisbane to Sydney.Filmed on September 5, 2023.
Level Crossing, Inglewood VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-11-04 | The first activation is shown at 4:50This is the Brooke Street (Calder Highway) level crossing at Inglewood. It is located in north-western Victoria on the broad gauge line from Dunolly to Manangatang which is mostly used to transport grain. These signals were installed on December 8, 1964, with both signals having McKenzie & Holland bases and Westinghouse LED lights. The southern signal has a pinnacle and Artcraft healthy state indicator, while the northern signal has a General Signals Type 2 electronic bell. This bell appears to be an early model Type 2 and is the 3-way variant which was previously available from General Signals but is now discontinued. It was called the 3-way version due to having a three position switch which could be used to change the volume to high, medium or low settings. This particular bell is set on loud volume.It is rare to find these bells with the volume switch intact, as most (particularly on Melbourne Metro) had the switch removed and the hole plugged with a bolt or other material to reduce the risk of water leaking into the bell. Later versions of the bell had the switch located inside the base to protect it from the weather.The train shown in the video is 9155 empty grain from North Geelong Yard to Boort, with locomotives XR555, XR554 and BL34.Filmed on May 3, 2022.
Level Crossing, Mentone VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-10-20 | The first activation is shown at 7:25This was the Warrigal Road level crossing at Mentone, Victoria. It was located on the Frankston line in southeast Melbourne.These gated signals were installed on July 27 1983. They were removed from service on October 4, 2023 as part of grade separation works, with a new temporary crossing being constructed nearby.Both gated signals had unmarked bases, Westinghouse HB gate mechanisms, wishbone gates with Artcraft lights and General Signals Type 2 electronic bells. The northern signal had two pairs of Westinghouse incandescent lights and one pair of McKenzie & Holland lights, while the southern signal had three pairs of McKenzie & Holland lights. The upper lights on each signal were mounted on McKenzie & Holland crossarms and the lower lights mounted on Westinghouse crossarms. Each signal had one very old and rare McKenzie & Holland light which had provision to attach a rear facing lens unit.Both gate-less signals had unmarked bases and a pair of Westinghouse incandescent lights, with the southern signal having extremely short visors for some reason. Both pedestrian crossings had Magnetic Autocontrol swing gates. Filmed on April 10, 2022.
Level Crossing, Ararat (Western Hwy) VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-10-11 | The first activation is shown at 3:10Filmed with Tazzie Transport youtube.com/@TazzieTransport?si=xo2xbpxgcK4_SlulThis is the Western Highway (A8) level crossing at Ararat, it is located in western Victoria on the ARTC standard gauge line from Melbourne to Adelaide. The Western Highway is the main road linking Melbourne and Adelaide, originally it had several level crossings along it’s route. Deviations and grade separations over the previous few decades leaves this as the last remaining level crossing on the road. These gated signals were installed in 2004 when they replaced the previous gate-less signals. Both signals have unmarked bases, Safetran gate mechanisms, Westinghouse LED lights and Safetran Type 3 electronic bells which replaced the original WC Hayes mechanical bells some time after 2010. The bell on the eastern signal rings from start up until the gates have lowered, while the bell on the western signal rings throughout the entire activation. The gate-less signal on the western side is a more recent addition, being installed some time between 2008 and 2010. It has an unmarked base and a pair of Westinghouse LED lights.Train information:1st train: 6SP4 freight from Sydney to Perth, with locomotives NR77, NR61 and NR84. Filmed on December 30, 2022.2nd train: 6MP4 freight from Melbourne to Perth, with locomotives NR8 and NR111. Filmed on June 23, 2023.3rd train: 7731V empty grain from Geelong to Ararat, with locomotives BL26, BL32 and BL27. Filmed on June 23, 2023.4th train: 4PM1 Aurizon freight from Perth to Melbourne, with locomotives GWB105 and ACD6051, plus G535 mid-train. Filmed on June 23, 2023.
Level Crossing, Kempsey (Belgrave St) NSW, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-10-08 | The first activation is shown at 5:25This is the Belgrave Street level crossing at Kempsey, New South Wales. It is located on the North Coast Line which connects Sydney and Brisbane.The original signals were installed here on December 5, 1974. They were replaced by the current signals some time around 2009, although the original median signal was retained on the eastern side of the crossing.Both gated signals have Western Cullen Hayes bases, Safetran gate mechanisms, United Group LED lights and Western Cullen Hayes mechanical bells. The bell on the western signal rings from start up until the gates have lowered, while the bell on the eastern signal rings for the entire activation, it is a new bell which was recently installed to replace the previous one which had died.The eastern median signal has an unmarked base and McKenzie & Holland lights fitted with United Group LED's. The western median signal has a Western Cullen Hayes base and United Group LED lights.Both pedestrian crossings have Alstom LED lights and Magnetic Autocontrol swing gatesTrain information: 1st train: NT35 XPT service from Sydney to Grafton, filmed on September 7, 2023.2nd train: NT36 XPT service from Grafton to Sydney, filmed on September 8, 2023.3rd train: 5BM9 SCT freight from Brisbane to Melbourne, with locomotives CSR013 and SCT008, filmed on September 8, 2023.
Unboxing my NEG Gate Lights McK&H Aust 2023-10-01 | Unboxing my brand new LED array gate lights from National Electric Gate Company (NEG). These were ordered directly through them and then shipped to me.The design of these lights was first produced by GRS in the 1990s, with production later taken over by Alstom, followed by NEG in more recent times.This kit contains all three lights, and the necessary wiring / hardware for gates up to 32ft in length.Please note I will not be answering questions regarding price.
General Signals Type 1 Electronic Bell McK&H Aust 2023-09-29 | I purchased this bell board recently from eBay US for $23 USD.The circuit board was specified as untested in the listing, but it was worth the gamble given the low price. Upon receiving the board, an initial test unfortunately revealed it as non-functional. However, a friend of mine who is an amateur in electronics managed to recondition and overhaul the board into fully functional status. This board was manufactured in July 1996 by Western Cullen Hayes (as were all type 1 boards). The specific version of this board is 'BELL5', which dates back to June 1994. The next revision 'BELL6' was released in September 1998. Following restoration of the board, I decided to install it into my General Signals type 1.5 electronic bell housing. Link here showing the bell in its original form: youtube.com/watch?v=Y-H-9hKAD0k
Level Crossing, Illabo (Olympic Hwy) NSW, Part 2. McK&H Aust 2023-09-02 | The first activation is shown at 0:27Part 1 of this crossing can be seen here youtube.com/watch?v=4CJz9nL_5gAThis is the Olympic Highway level crossing at Illabo, New South Wales. It is located between Cootamundra and Junee, on the ARTC main line from Sydney to Melbourne.I first filmed here in 2017 and the crossing has remained unchanged until recently when the dying Westinghouse hybrid bell on the eastern signal was replaced by a new Siemens electronic bell. The Western Cullen Hayes mechanical bell on the opposite signal also received some maintenance and has been rotated 90 degrees to face the oncoming traffic.Train information:1st train: filmed on July 10, 2022. Filmed with Tazzie Transport youtube.com/@TazzieTransport2nd train: 3WM7 Qube steel from Port Kembla to Melbourne, with locomotives QL012, QL015 and QL009. Filmed on August 30, 2023.
Level Crossing, Springdale NSW, Australia. Part 2. McK&H Aust 2023-08-26 | The first activation is shown at 3:45This is the Burley Griffin Way level crossing at Springdale, New South Wales. It is located on the branch line from Stockinbingal to Temora and Griffith.My first video of this crossing from 2016 can be seen here youtube.com/watch?v=17qwsbNdtzMSince then nothing much has changed, except the lights were fitted with new Aldridge LED units which replaced the previous Alstom ones. Thankfully the crossing retains it's McKenzie & Holland teardrop bell.Train information:1st train: 3334 grain from Girral to Harden, with locomotives 8101 and 8228. Filmed on June 26, 2022.2nd train: SK82 AK track inspection cars from Parkes to Griffith, with locomotives 42103 and GM10. Filmed on March 31, 2023.
Level Crossing, Stawell (Seaby St) VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-08-17 | The first activation is shown at 5:38This is the Seaby Street level crossing at Stawell, it is located in western Victoria on the ARTC main line from Melbourne to Adelaide.These signals were installed on October 25, 1978. Both gated signals have Westinghouse Brake & Signal Company bases, Safetran gate mechanisms, General Signals gate lights, Westinghouse LED lights mounted on McKenzie & Holland crossarms and Safetran Type 3 electronic bells. Both median signals have unmarked bases and Westinghouse LED lights mounted on Westinghouse crossarms.Train information:1st train: 4PM4 steel from Spencer Junction to Melbourne, with locomotives NR113 and NR76.2nd train: 1AM8 Overland service from Adelaide to Melbourne, with locomotive NR50.Filmed on August 6, 2023.
Level Crossing, Georges Plains NSW, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-08-01 | The first activation is shown at 5:09This is the Trunkey Road level crossing at Georges Plains, New South Wales. It is located on the Main Western Line which runs from Sydney to Bathurst and Dubbo.These signals were installed in 2004 and replaced the original signals which dated back to 1968. Three of the signals have Western Cullen Hayes bases and Alstom LED light housings which have been retrofitted with Aldridge LED's. The fourth signal is slightly older, dating back to 1996. It is suspected to have been used as a replacement following a vehicle strike and has a pair of Western Cullen Hayes lights fitted with Aldridge LED's, mounted on a Westinghouse crossarm.The crossing has a Westinghouse hybrid bell which replaced the previous Western Cullen Hayes mechanical bell some time around 2020. The hybrid bell was recycled from the crossing at Blayney which received new signals in May 2018, the bell can be seen in this video youtube.com/watch?v=vCqeeykqy64Train information:1st train: WT27 XPT service from Sydney to Dubbo.2nd train: 2M43 empty rail train to Bathurst, with locomotive 4911.3rd train: 8148 Fletchers freight from Dubbo to Sydney, with locomotives FIE 002 and FIE 001.Filmed on June 27, 2022.
Level Crossing, Mount Eliza VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-07-27 | The first activation is shown at 3:43This is the Wooralla Drive level crossing at Mount Eliza, Victoria. The crossing is located on the Mornington Railway which was originally part of the Victorian Railways branch line from Baxter to Mornington until it closed in 1981. The line was reopened as a heritage railway between Moorooduc and Mornington in 1999.Signals were first installed here on February 6, 1974 although it is unknown if any of the current equipment was original and survived the line closure in 1981. Both signals have McKenzie & Holland bases and Westinghouse LED lights, with the lights on the northern signal being mounted on a newer style McKenzie & Holland crossarm. The southern signal has a McKenzie & Holland teardrop bell and an Artcraft healthy state indicator. Both signals also have white indicator lights (maker unknown) to notify the train crew when the signals are activated.The train shown in the video is a heritage shuttle from Moorooduc to Mornington and return, hauled by locomotive T411. Filmed on December 19, 2021.Filmed with Tazzie Transport youtube.com/@TazzieTransport
Level Crossing, Heywood (Mt Clay Rd) VIC, Part 2. McK&H Aust 2023-07-23 | The first activation is shown at 1:14This is the Mount Clay Road level crossing at Heywood, Victoria. I first filmed the crossing back in 2018 and the video can be seen here youtube.com/watch?v=gpaKnzEGo88Since then there have been a couple of minor changes to the signage at the crossing but the signals remain otherwise unchanged. The searchlight signal at the crossing has been replaced by a new LED signal with a tilting mast which can be folded down for maintenance purposes.Train information:1st train: 7740V grain from Lubeck (Woomelang) to Portland, with locomotives G539, 8165 and X48. Filmed on August 15, 2021.2nd train: 7740V grain from Lubeck (Speed) to Portland, with locomotives 8153, BL26 and BL31. Filmed on September 11, 2021.3rd train: 7741V empty grain from Portland to Murtoa (Marmalake), with locomotives G539, X50 and G523. Filmed on September 26, 2021.4th train: MK83 AK track inspection cars from Portland to Maroona, with locomotives 4911 and 4917. Filmed on October 16, 2021.5th train: 7995 heritage passenger shuttle from Hamilton to Portland, with locomotives C501 and S307. Filmed on July 15, 2023.6th/7th train: After arriving at Heywood station with 7986 heritage passenger shuttle from Portland, locomotives S307 and C501 have detached from their cars and are moving over the crossing to run around their train in preparation for the return trip to Portland. Filmed on July 16, 2023.
Level Crossing, Dunkeld (Penshurst Rd) VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-07-22 | The first activation is shown at 4:20This is the Penshurst - Dunkeld Road level crossing at Dunkeld, Victoria. It is located on the branch line from Maroona to Portland which is predominantly used for the transport of export grain to Portland.These signals were installed on November 9, 1983. The northern signal has a McKenzie & Holland base and Westinghouse LED lights. The southern signal has an unmarked base, Westinghouse LED lights, a Westinghouse hybrid bell and an Artcraft healthy state indicator.Train information:1st train: 7740V grain from Lubeck to Portland, with locomotives G539, 8165 and X48. The grain originated from Woomelang. Filmed on August 15, 2021.2nd train: 7998 heritage passenger special from Portland to Maroona, with locomotives S307 and C501. The train was run by Seymour Rail Heritage Centre, filmed on July 16, 2023.The test activation was filmed on December 30, 2022, filmed with Tazzie Transport youtube.com/@TazzieTransport
Level Crossing, Deniliquin (Ochtertyre St) NSW, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-06-26 | The first activation is shown at 4:00Filmed with Tazzie Transport youtube.com/@TazzieTransportThis is the Ochtertyre Street level crossing at Deniliquin, New South Wales. Despite being in New South Wales, the crossing is located at the end of the Victorian owned broad gauge line which runs from Bendigo to Echuca and Deniliquin.These signals were installed on October 5, 2001, both signals have unmarked bases and Harmon lights with what could possibly be Western Cullen Hayes LED's. The southern signal has a General Signals Type 2 electronic bell which replaced the original Western Cullen Hayes 0333 mechanical bell some time after 2008. The northern signal has an NEG healthy state indicator.The train shown in the video is the Metro Trains EV120 Track Evaluation Vehicle being hauled by locomotives P17 and P16. The train came from Echuca to Deniliquin as run number 9013 then returned to Echuca as run number 9012 after examining the condition of tracks in the mostly disused yard at Deniliquin.Filmed on June 25, 2021.
Level Crossing, St Arnaud VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-06-22 | The first activation is shown at 4:10Filmed with Tazzie Transport youtube.com/@TazzieTransportThis is the Sunraysia Highway/North Western Road level crossing at Saint Arnaud which is located in north western Victoria, on the Mildura line.These signals were installed on July 14, 1943, although the masts were the only original equipment which survived at the time of filming. Both signals had early style VR bases and Westinghouse LED lights. The eastern signal also had a Safetran Type 3 electronic bell and an Artcraft healthy state indicator light.By the time you see this video, these gate-less signals will have been removed and the crossing upgraded with new gated signals. The upgrading work was scheduled to take place between June 19 and 23, 2023, with the other six crossings at St Arnaud being upgraded with gates at the same time.The train shown in this video is 7901V Pacific National freight from Appleton Dock to Merbein, with locomotives G523 and BL30.Filmed on May 6, 2023.
Level Crossing, Werris Creek (Werris Creek Rd) NSW, Part 3. McK&H Aust 2023-06-20 | The first activation is shown at 2:20This is the Werris Creek Road level crossing at Werris Creek, New South Wales. Since I previously filmed the crossing in June 2020, the McKenzie & Holland teardrop bell on the northern signal has been replaced by a Western Cullen Hayes 0333 mechanical bell. Interestingly the new bell is painted black and appears to have been recycled from another crossing.My previous videos of the crossing can be seen here:Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=3MEmwtINSagPart 2: youtube.com/watch?v=_azl59MRQtkThe train shown in this video is NP24 Xplorer service from Armidale to Muswellbrook. Normally this train goes to Sydney however, due to flooding in the Newcastle area it was terminated at Muswellbrook.Filmed on July 14, 2022.
Level Crossing, Avenel (Bank St) VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-06-13 | The first activation is shown at 7:00This is the Bank Street level crossing at Avenel. It is located on the ARTC managed Melbourne - Sydney line in northeast Victoria, Australia.These gated signals were installed on April 3, 2005 replacing the original gate-less signals which dated back to December 1961. One of the original signals remains on the eastern side of the crossing and has a McKenzie & Holland base with Westinghouse LED lights, while all other signals have unmarked bases and Westinghouse LED lights.The crossing has three Safetran gate mechanisms and three Westinghouse hybrid bells. The bell on the western side of the crossing rings from start up until the gates have lowered, while the other two bells ring until the gates rise. The hybrid bell on the middle gate-less signal is interesting in the way that it rings at a much slower speed than usual, the reason for this signal's existence is unknown but I suspect that it may have originally protected some kind of road access to Avenel station which has since been removed.Train information:1st train: 8605 V/Line passenger service from Melbourne to Albury, with locomotive N474.2nd train: 8610 V/Line passenger service from Albury to Melbourne, with locomotive N464.3rd train: 4SM2 Pacific National freight from Sydney to Melbourne, with locomotives NR6, NR117, NR121 and NR31.4th train: 8620 V/Line passenger service from Albury to Melbourne, with locomotive N474.Filmed on July 29, 2021.
Occupation Crossing, Ingliston VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-05-04 | The first activation is shown at 3:52This is the Rifle Range Road occupation crossing at Ingliston, Victoria. It is located on the Ballarat line, between Bacchus Marsh and Ballan, at the site of Bank Box Loop.The installation date for these signals is unknown. Both signals have unmarked bases and Westinghouse LED lights, with the northern signal having a Safetran type 3 electronic bell.Filmed on June 21, 2021.
Level Crossing, Junee NSW, Australia. Part 3. McK&H Aust 2023-04-16 | The first activation is shown at 2:15This is the Olympic Highway (Town Rd) level crossing at Junee, New South Wales. Some time around late 2022 or early 2023, the McKenzie & Holland teardrop bell on the western signal died after more than 50 years of faithful service. During early 2023 it was replaced by a Westinghouse hybrid bell which was recycled from an unknown crossing. There have been no other changes to the equipment except for the signals receiving new 4 Tracks signs.My previous videos of the crossing can be seen here:youtube.com/watch?v=i1eGwS9lQA4youtube.com/watch?v=nQ7yYoFdpbwTrain information:1st/2nd train: Qube locomotive QBX 003 is performing shunting movements in the yard at Junee.3rd train: ST23 XPT service from Sydney to Melbourne.4th train: ST24 XPT service from Melbourne to Sydney.Filmed on March 30, 2023.
Level Crossing, Cootamundra (Cowcumbla St) NSW, Australia. Part 2. McK&H Aust 2023-04-02 | This is the Cowcumbla St level crossing at Cootamundra NSW, Australia. It is located on the ARTC main line between Sydney and Melbourne. Some time around early 2022 the Western Cullen Hayes mechanical bell on the western signal had died, leaving the eastern teardrop as the sole working bell, with the crossing being silent after the gates had lowered. The WC Hayes bell can be heard working in my original video from December 2016 youtube.com/watch?v=bgdbxi-20ocIn March 2023 the dead bell was replaced by a new Siemens electronic bell which sounds for the whole activation just like it's predecessor. This video begins with footage from 2022 showing the dead bell and finishes up by showing the new bell in action.Train information:1st train: 3968 Qube grain service with locomotives CF4405 and CF4403. Filmed on June 25, 2022.2nd train: ST23 XPT service from Sydney to Melbourne. Filmed on November 28, 2022.3rd train: D344 SSR locomotive 4904 proceeding light engine from Junee to Cootamundra. Filmed on March 30, 2023.4th and 5th trains: 5WM7 Qube steel service from Port Kembla to Melbourne, with locomotives QL011, QL001 and QL010, shortly followed by 6MW7 Qube empty steel service returning to Port Kembla from Melbourne, with locomotives QL002, QL003 and QL012. Filmed on March 31, 2023.
Level Crossing, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2023-02-09 | The first activation is shown at 8:31This is the Hilltop Road level crossing at Upper Ferntree Gully, it is located on the Belgrave Line in eastern Melbourne. These gated signals were installed on July 20, 1985.At the time of filming, both gated signals had Westinghouse Brake & Signal Company bases and Westinghouse HB gate mechanisms with Artcraft gate lights. The northern signal had a General Signals Type 2 electronic bell and Westinghouse incandescent lights. The southern signal had a General Signals Type 3 electronic bell and an interesting mixture of incandescent lights, the forward facing lights were Westinghouse while the rear lights consisted of one Western Cullen Hayes and one Harmon light.The gate-less signal had a McKenzie & Holland base with Westinghouse incandescent lights mounted on a McKenzie & Holland crossarm. The pedestrian crossing is equipped with Westinghouse pedestrian barriers.Over the weekend of August 12 & 13, 2022 the incandescent lights were replaced with new Westinghouse LED lights and the Westinghouse HB gate mechanisms replaced by new Western Cullen Hayes mechanisms.Filmed on June 21, 2021.
Level Crossing, Cordeaux Heights NSW, Australia, Part 2. McK&H Aust 2022-12-24 | The first activation is shown at 4:50This is the Central Rd crossing at Cordeaux Heights (Unanderra) which is in the western suburbs of Wollongong NSW, Australia. The crossing is on the private branch line that runs for approximately 7km from Port Kembla Steelworks to the Dendrobium Coal Mine near Mount Kembla. I previously filmed this crossing in 2016 and the video can be seen here youtube.com/watch?v=dZu_MCFZ2fM Some time around 2020 the oddly mounted Alstom lights were replaced by Western Cullen Hayes 8 inch lights with Aldridge LED's, the previous incandescent NEG gate lights were replaced by new Aldridge LED gate lights. The crossing also received new red background crossbucks.Since filming this video the older model Safetran Type 3 e-bell has been replaced with a newer Siemens version.Train information:1st train: KV02 coal from Dendrobium Mine to Port Kembla Steelworks, with locomotive 8203.2nd train: KV04 coal from Dendrobuim Mine to Port Kembla Steelworks, with locomotive 8202.3rd train: KV05 empty coal from Port Kembla Steelworks to Dendrobium Mine, with locomotive 8204.Filmed on December 2, 2021.
Level Crossing, Portland (Cashmore Rd) VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2022-10-23 | The first activation is shown at 4:10This is the Cashmore Road level crossing at Portland, Victoria.Both signals have McKenzie & Holland bases and Westinghouse LED lights. The eastern signal has an Artcraft healthy state indicator, while the western signal has a Westinghouse hybrid bell.Train information:1st train: 7741V empty grain from Portland to Marmalake, with locomotives G539, X50 and G523. Filmed on September 26, 2021.2nd train: MK83 AK track inspection cars from Portland to Maroona, with locomotives 4911 and 4917. Filmed on October 16, 2021.
Level Crossing, Kooyong (Glenferrie Rd) VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2022-09-22 | The first activation is shown at 6:30This is the Glenferrie Road level crossing at Kooyong, Victoria. It is located in eastern Melbourne on the Glen Waverley Line. The tram tracks also cross the railway line here and this type of setup is know as a tram square crossing. The crossing equipment and signals for the trams and trains are manually operated from a mechanical interlocking frame in the adjacent signal box. Due to the trams and trains operating on different voltages, the section of overhead wiring covering the crossing is usually energized at 600 volts for trams. When a train requires to traverse the crossing, the traffic & tram (T) signals are placed to stop and the crossing signals activated. This then allows the overhead wiring to be switched to 1500 volts and the signals cleared for passage of trains.Both cantilevers have Westinghouse LED's for the overhead lights and Westinghouse incandescent for the mast lights. Both gated signals have Westinghouse Brake & Signal bases, Safetran gate mechanisms, Westinghouse hybrid bells and hinged wishbone gates with Artcraft gate lights. Both gate-less signals have unmarked bases and Westinghouse incandescent lights.Filmed on December 19, 2021.
Level Crossing, Uralla (Barleyfields Rd) NSW, Australia. McK&H Aust 2022-08-31 | The first activation is shown at 5:05This is the Barleyfields Road level crossing at Uralla NSW, it is located on the Main Northern Line between Tamworth and Armidale. The crossing is sometimes referred to as the New England Highway, as this section of road was originally part of the highway until it was shifted to a new deviation on the northern side of the track in 1980.These signals were installed on June 3, 2016 and replaced the original signals which dated back to the 1960's. Both signals have Western Cullen Hayes bases and United Group LED lights. Both signals originally had Western Cullen Hayes electronic bells, although the bell on the northern signal has recently been replaced by a McKenzie & Holland teardrop bell.The house at the crossing was built in 1883 and provided accommodation for the gatekeepers who were responsible for opening and closing the manually operated gates which existed here prior to the crossing receiving signals in the 1960's, the house is now heritage listed.Train information: 1st train: NP23 Xplorer service from Muswellbrook to Armidale, filmed on July 14, 2022.2nd train: NP24 Xplorer service from Armidale to Muswellbrook, filmed on July 15, 2022.Normally this Xplorer service runs all the way to Sydney, although at the time of filming it was only operating between Armidale and Muswellbrook due to flood damage further south in the Newcastle/Hunter region.
Level Crossing, Hampton VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2022-08-28 | The first activation is shown at 7:08This is the Linacre Road level crossing at Hampton, it is located on the Sandringham Line in southern Melbourne. These signals were installed on December 19, 1956 and this is the oldest surviving gated installation in Melbourne which still has much of it's original equipment.Both signals have unmarked bases, WRRS gate mechanisms and Artcraft gate lights. The front facing lights are early style McKenzie & Holland incandescent lights, while the rear facing lights have been replaced with Westinghouse incandescent lights. For some reason the rear facing lights on the eastern side are mounted on a separate mast with an unmarked base, most likely to improve sighting. The bell on the eastern side is a General Signals adjusted Type 1 which sounds for the entire activation, while the bell on the western signal is a recently installed General Signals Type 3 which sounds until the gates have lowered.Filmed on June 21, 2021.The night shot was filmed on May 29, 2022.
Level Crossing, Officer VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2022-08-03 | The first activation is shown at 7:50This is the Station Street/Officer South Road level crossing at Officer, Victoria. It is located on the Pakenham Line in southeast Melbourne. The crossing is scheduled to be closed by 2025 as part of the the LXRA program to remove all road crossings from the Pakenham Line. Under the removal plans the road will simply be closed and the crossing removed, with a new pedestrian crossing being constructed at the site.All four signals at the crossing have unmarked bases and Westinghouse incandescent lights. Both gated signals have Westinghouse HB gate mechanisms, Artcraft gate lights and Westinghouse hybrid bells. Both bells ring from start up until the gates rise.Filmed on June 20, 2021 and May 30, 2022.
Level Crossing, The Rock (Burkes Creek Rd) Part 2. McK&H Aust 2022-07-30 | The first activation is shown at 2:53This is the Burkes Creek Road (Old Trunk Road) level crossing at The Rock, NSW. It is located between Wagga Wagga and Albury, on the main line from Sydney to Melbourne. I previously filmed this crossing in November 2017 and the video can be seen here youtube.com/watch?v=hkun6xSrKNAThe Western Cullen Hayes mechanical bell on the western side of the crossing which was previously dead has since been repaired and rings until the gates lower, however the bell on the eastern side now sounds weak and does a lot of clicking, hopefully it can also be repaired.Train information:1st train: 3332N grain from Henty West to Cootamundra, with locomotives 8135 and 8222. Filmed during an approaching storm on March 13, 2021.2nd train: ST24 XPT service from Melbourne to Sydney, filmed on May 28, 2022.
Level Crossing, Portland North (Darts Rd) VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2022-07-20 | The first activation is shown at 4:45This is the Darts Road level crossing at Portland North. It is located on the branch line from Maroona to Portland in western Victoria. All three signals have McKenzie & Holland bases and Westinghouse LED lights. The western signal also has a Westinghouse hybrid bell and an Artcraft healthy state indicator.The train shown in the video is 7740V grain from Lubeck Loop to Portland, with locomotives G539, 8165 and X48. The grain originated from Woomelang, on the Mildura line.Filmed on August 15, 2021.
Level Crossing, Cranbourne VIC, Australia. Part 2. McK&H Aust 2022-05-14 | The first activation is shown at 4:55Filmed with Tazzie TransportThis is the Camms Road level crossing at Cranbourne, Victoria. I previously filmed the crossing in June 2021 and the video can be seen here youtube.com/watch?v=ov-ol_uH0ZwDuring January 2022 the old signals were removed and the crossing rebuilt to include a new second track as part of the Cranbourne Line duplication. Brand new signals were installed and the crossing reopened on February 7, 2022.Both new signals have unmarked bases, Siemens gate mechanisms with the new cast logo, new style Westinghouse LED lights and Artcraft gate lights. The only recycled equipment used on the signals is the electronic bells, the eastern signal has a General Signals adjusted Type 1 bell while the western signal has a General Signals Type 2 bell. Both bells ring for the entire activation.The pedestrian crossing on the northern side of the road was rebuilt in a new position and a second new pedestrian crossing was constructed on the southern side of the road. Both pedestrian crossings have new Magnetic swing gates with alarms mounted inside the gate mechanisms. These swing gates have the newer branding which reads Magnetic Access to Progress, previous models were branded Magnetic Autocontrol. The crossing is scheduled to be removed in 2024 and replaced by an overpass, with construction work to begin later this year. Given that these new signals will only be in service for two years it is surprising that money was spent on buying new equipment rather than using recycled equipment.Filmed on April 9, 2022.
Level Crossing, Tatyoon VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2022-04-01 | A passive crossing for something different! I filmed here because I really like the scenery, and the older signage is interesting.This is the Grange Road/Rockies Hill Road level crossing at Tatyoon, Victoria. It is located between Westmere and Maroona, on the ARTC standard gauge line between Melbourne and Adelaide.Train information:1st train: 1AM8 Overland from Adelaide to Melbourne, with locomotive NR46.2nd train: 7735V empty grain from Geelong to Ararat, with locomotives BL30 and 8143. After reaching Ararat the train proceeded to Birchip as 7937V.Filmed on May 23, 2021.
Level Crossing, Mininera VIC, Australia. McK&H Aust 2022-04-01 | The first activation is shown at 5:10This is the Mininera East Road level crossing at Mininera, Victoria. It is located between Westmere and Maroona, on the ARTC standard gauge line between Melbourne and Adelaide.The crossing was passive until these signals were installed in June 2015. Both signals have Western Cullen Hayes bases, Siemens gate mechanisms with General Signals gate lights, Westinghouse LED lights and General Signals Type 2 electronic bells. The bell on the eastern signal rings from start up until the gates rise, while the bell on the western signal only rings until the gates have lowered. This was possibly the last new installation to receive GS Type 2 bells, as production of the GS Type 3 began around the the same time.Train information:1st train: 4PM4 steel from Perth to Melbourne, with locomotives NR26 and NR101.2nd train: 7922V SCT freight from Dooen to Melbourne, with locomotives SCT011 and EL61.Filmed on May 23, 2021.
