1000th Steam trip for Sunshine Express. ARHS.

[@fireworxfilms]

You have some really great shots here of these beautiful steam locos. You have really captured the sound well too. All in all, well put together.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you ! This trip was a bit of a rush and the weather was lousy, but the rain held off for most of the time , so it turned out ok.It was a rare chance to see double headed steam in the suburbs! Thanks for watching, cheers Gregg

[@NS3644]

Very nice vid Greg. Almost sure I saw 2 FA18's at 1:30..Randall(Toogoolawah)

[@daviddurbin808]

Great video, beautiful locomotives and country!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks David! They are nice locos', the second one , AC16 is a Mikado brought over from the US for the war, the drivers here called them "Yanks" and were a popular loco. Cheers Gregg

[@QRoutback]

Great catch ,been QR worker gets you in to all the good spots for videoing , well done Mate Cheers Glynn

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Glynn! Yes, it can at times?? Cheers Gregg:-)

[@chrisshoulders4066]

Awesome video Gregg.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you Chris! Was a bit rushed this one, the day was lousy but I'm glad I went. Cheers :-)

[@struck2soon]

Nicely filmed Gregg, and aren't those carriages beautifully restored? Must admit don't fancy the fireman's job in your Queensland humidity. I have heard a rumour that BNSF are planning a railfan trip through the Birdwood sub using Santa Fe 3751, it would be nice if you could make that happen!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you! They have done a terrific job on the carriages, and the locos too! I can only imagine how tough ti was in summer, especially up north! I'm getting over the humidity, time to move south I reckon?? If someone could get 3751 to the Sub', it would definitely be a goer..LOL You never know, I may get to see it myself soon?? Cheers Gregg

[@struck2soon]

If you sold one of those smelly diesels, you would be well on your way to the purchase price! Imagine one the BLI or MTH versions with synchronised smoke puffs and sound, exhaust beats reverberating around the walls of "the cake tin"...

[@FishplateFilms]

struck2soon LOL ...that may be true. Steam power has visited the Sub' , a pair of MTH Mikado's with some very nice coaches! But traction tires and slightly slick track (from the Innox spray) are not a good match and they couldn't even pull themselves up the Helix!! But they did sound nice in the "cake tin" !!

[@SuperMaree2010]

FishplateFilms i actualy own that steamer made by Broadway Limited and we live on the west lines Springfield branch in Brisbane

[@struck2soon]

Hey Maree, how about taking that loco for a spin on the Birdwood Sub and putting a clip of it on youtube?

[@struck2soon]

Get that from Maree Hobbs, Gregg? You could have a "guest loco" on the sub!

[@FishplateFilms]

Well, could be, don't know if Maree was hinting or nor not..LOL. That's up to her, but the invite is there Maree! Cheers Gregg

[@SuperMaree2010]

cool stuff Gregg i seen this consist on the day run by Milton station was wondering what the occasion was

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Maree! I forget how I found out about it, but I'm glad I caught it , pity I didn't have the new camera then. Cheers Gregg.

[@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin]

Very nice! Twice the steam for the price of one ticket!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Dwayne! Yes , not often you see double headed steam in the city. Cheers Gregg:-)

[@dacuzzz]

great vid Gregg.. i have a question.. what are the tank cars behind the locos?? water??? also was he pulling a grade at the "Swanbank" it seems they slowed down there... ANY HOW.. thanks for sharing... vinny

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks very Much Vinny! You're correct, they are "tenders" so they don't have to stop for water...no water tanks left..LOL Also they use treated water to prolong the life of the boilers. The grade on the branch is a bit steep, forget the rate and they slowed down for the road crossing, no gates and not many trains use it!. Thanks for watching mate. Gregg.

[@PhillipMcCallum]

Water for locos

[@pjmack15]

Im all steamed about this video!

[@FishplateFilms]

LOL..Thanks for watching.

[@huntleym]

Lovely video Gregg. What gauge is that.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Richard. It is narrow gauge 3' 6". WE are "slowly" converting the southern states to standard gauge, but for some reason up here want's to remain in the 1800's??? Gregg:-)

[@upsd402]

Nice! Terry

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you Terry!

[@sharonproctor9768]

like the first steamy

[@FishplateFilms]

Yes Sharon , the BB' is a good looking loco. Gregg:-)