GM10 & GM22 & the ARTC AK Cars to South Australia + Adelaide Hills hyper-lapse!

A recent job across to Adelaide south Australia, with the oldest Mainline Locomotive still running revenue services GM10 with its later brother GM22.
The ARTC AK cars record a range of measurements with track and ballast geometry across the whole artc network, SSR haul it through the eastern states, and into south Australia, where GWA/aurizon haul it to Darwin or pacific national to Perth and surrounds.
This run we were to scan all of the loops as the data keeps maintenance up in spots of issue, and keeps these loops in operation.
Video goes for 30 mins. With music on time-lapse shots. Feel free to mute if you don't like the music, it can be thought to please everyone but I try to keep the music neutral as the video is about the scenery from Murray Bridge to Islington, south Australia.
Enjoy, pics on my instagram from this trip at aussie_railpix.
Cheers ads.

[@supercuda1950]

Amazing journey thru many types of terrain. Austrailia is beautiful and the trees hanging over the rail lines something you don't see in America except maybe on a scenic railway. Thanks for the video and the music was a good choice (not elevator music). At 73 I found it pleasing.

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Cheers for the feedback 😊, yeah it's a very scenic line through the hills! Glad I got footage!

[@aussiealcofan1705]

Been driving trains through there for 18 years and still not tired of it. One of my favourite tracks to drive.

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Yeah I can see why! It's so good!

[@AndrewCastlemaine]

One of my favourite KZbin videos of 2023 👍

[@jimmytechnologies]

This video is an absolute treat! I've always wanted to see drivers eye view on this route. And from a GM makes it that much cooler. Thanks so much!

[@betula2137]

When more people can enjoy an experience like that, as a practical one too

[@greghayes9118]

You guys have the best job in the world when you consider, that you get see a Australia from a unique angle. Nobody else gets to see the landscape the way you do. I did my ticket but never got a start.

[@martythemartian99]

Yes a very interesting angle. Looking at the horizon, I'd guess about 22 degrees. 😆

[@mattsutherland120]

Wow, watched the whole Timelapse. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@nathandingle3565]

What a GREAT video ! Thanks AUSSIETRAINDRIVER 👍 Im from Adelaide, just got back from there 3 weeks ago, and took a train from blackwood to Adelaide while i was there ! Ive always wondered what the trip from Murray Bridge to Adelaide was like going through the hills. Absolutely spectacular! Thanks so much ! Your videos are amazing 👌

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Thanks heaps! 😊

[@MASSspec1990]

I used to travel on the Overlander four times a year during the 90’s and early 2000’s to visit family in Melbourne. The hills are spectacular, especially as winter approaches and the green starts coming back. I don’t remember much of the rest of the route, but coming back into Adelaide was always so exciting. The views as we came down the hills always made me glad to home. I love Melbourne, and I have fond memories of the early 90’s green and gold trams, but Adelaide is my home. The Murray River bridge meant it was time to have my nose glued to the window.

[@slepper98]

Enjoyable trip thanks for sharing. Gate guy had a bit of a walk. Cheers.

[@azrailfan2717]

Fantastic footage! I enjoy seeing these old work horses still earning their keep. Listening to the 567 idle and throttling up is music to my ears

[@graememellor8319]

Best time of year to be filming this run with the trees coming into their autumn colours... Awesome video thanks for sharing

[@noway5347]

That was cool as. Good muzak choice to boot. The Addy hills always refreshing by train. 😅

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Cheers! 👌🍻

[@MS_Trains]

Cool chase through Millswood with the Railcar. It must be rare to drive the line for you guys, so great idea to get some footage when you can. Matt - M&S Trains

[@Trains-With-Shane]

What a lovely run. Man.. I was talking with a friend and I was telling her that your videos make me want to move down under and drive trains for a living and forget all about this Information Technology stuff.

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Yeah it's pretty chill down under! Come on down! ❤️

[@ConRob_The_Gunzel]

Great video! I was on top of the bridge at Islington and was around Islington works when you where shunting back

[@iwccinc]

I know we have a beautiful state / country, This just highlights it. Thank you for uploading.

[@nickwoop4153]

Perfect weather mate and awesome quality footage! And same from me, great to see you back!

[@anthony851]

August next year we are going north on the Ghan and then driving back. It was always my intention too shoot video at Murray Bridge and now while watching this video I found the perfect place to stay, Bridgeport Hotel. Hi from NZ, Anthony

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Awesome glad you enjoyed it! Looks like a nauxe place to stay!

[@suec6521]

Often hear you and the mighty beasst coming through Eden Hills and through the Sleeps Hill tunnel, sometimes at 1am. If the wind's in the right direction I can hear the throbbing of the engine, and the screech of the brakes. In the 60s and 70s sometimes took the train from Adelaide to Mt Gambier (the Bluebird?) and before that one of the old red trains with timber interiors and black and white framed pictures of local landmarks from the 30s. That was until the Mt Gambier line was closed down in the 70s..Mmmm I'm getting old.

[@redhen334]

Great video, haven’t seen too much footage from the train crew’s perspective on this line so it was really good to see, especially since the scenery through the Adelaide Hills is quite nice and not all areas are accessible on road. I also must add it was a fun chase from Dimboola to Coomandook on the way back home 😅

[@mattyferg9472]

Some mad scenery along those lines! Great video.

[@Seiskid]

Great video - I really enjoyed this one - super cool. Loved the music tool. I mute a lot of music, but yours is cool as.

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Cheers, it's was selected very carefully by watching the video and using epidemic sound.com ❤️

[@rivervalley664]

Hi Adam, glad to see your back. Awesome video, great music, many thanks for the ride along. Stay safe, cheers Lee.

[@TheDr313]

Always quality content. ... You have a job I would die for 😊 Keep up the great work 👍

[@bennoakes2477]

off you go then, apply

[@wade3445]

@@bennoakes2477tell me where mate, I’ve been looking for ages

[@codrake784]

Firstly, thank you for taking up the time to fast forward the video. At the start of the clip, it certainly gives everyone the feeling of what it is like to ride and on an engine at that speed. Well Done. I enjoyed it.

[@suec6521]

Brilliant, loved it. Even recognised the run from the Belair pub, to Blackwood and through the Sleeps Hill tunnel. Cheers, Sue

[@OzbeachAndy]

Great capture and loved the entir footage. Cheers

[@FishplateFilms]

Great run as usual Sir....BUT ....why did you stop filming just before Lofty ??? Was it just to piss me off so I don't see my block of dirt opposite the station..LOL Please explain! Other than that , a great video. Cheers Gregg.

[@KanesTrains]

Fantastic footage 😊

[@DomQuartuccio]

Only just had the chance to get around this now, great work Adam! I've been lucky enough to have many a run through the hills before however it's nice to see coverage from outside the cab or carriage window!

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@tablitzsc]

As a South Aussie, this is a nice POV to see it from

[@hsvenforcer]

Brilliant!!

[@jamesgovett3225]

Grouse! 👍

[@philipreiffel5077]

That was fantastic! I hear those trains coming behind my place just before it crosses the murray, you can also see the original section of the 1880s rail cutting in this footage.

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Glad you enjoyed it, cheers 🍻

[@Sebastian.Roberts367]

Amazing work

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Thankyou.

[@Aussie_Transport5371]

Great video mate! You might remember me in the yellow filming you at Belford avenue!

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Oh nice!

[@jimpikoulis6726]

A bridge over the Murray!!!!!

[@lesgaal4017]

Great video mate Australia still is a beautiful country except for pollatitions. Thanks for another great train ride.

[@DoDgEball86]

Some trackside areas could do with a bit of trimming! Nice perspective, thanks for uploading.

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Not wrong! Cheers!

[@AUDIONOIR100]

Who knew a train driver could have such great taste in music! (Apart from last track!) Next thing you'll be dropping Ringo - Joris Voorn!!! Good job!

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Hahaha legend cheers! I'm a muso but I'm no expert. 1 out of 4/5 ain't bad. 😂

[@ausblue1]

awesome

[@matthewbrown8263]

Good to see ya back bro

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

It's been a minute, been pretty busy plus had rendering issues with this video, it was meant to be 4k.

[@matthewbrown8263]

@@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER quality video regardless mate

[@reverendbarker650]

Excellent !

[@RYNT1157]

Great views 👍👍

[@colemac4utube]

It's amazing to see GM10, 70 year old locomotive still in service. How many times has that locomotive paid for itself!

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

More than a few! That's for sure!

[@robweckert5689]

Am a real fan of your photography style. Have watched a few similar videos of train drivers in other countries but yours are truly the best by far. You capture the raw beauty of the rugged Australian landscapes in an unconventional way and indirectly sell Australian as a great country to live in and vist. I'd be very curious to know what people from other countries also think of your videos. By the way, thank you for an enjoyable 30 minute journey this time around.

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

thanks, i appreciate that, the unfortunate part is im just idling with what id truly like to do, but so far the stats show working harder on vids doesnt really pay off, just need a gopro and everyone is hooked. but i do have some future ideas, but some would require an assistant at least.

[@rongfucapers9442]

February 24 Water level at Murray Bridge: 90cm (15cm above pool level, 1.44m below peak) Re-establishing River Murray levees and “de-watering” agricultural land is the state Department for Environment and Water’s highest priority, it has confirmed.

[@michaelpowell3980]

3:30.... I love that bridge! Engineer: 'How wide do you want your bridge?' Accountant: 'Could you make it as wide as the ties, then shave a bit off?' Driver: 'Strewth, I'm not looking down...' 4:29 'Engineer: 'How wide do you want your tunnel?' Accountant: 'Maybe as wide as the train but only just?' Driver: 'Strewth, I'm not looking out...'

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

😂😂

[@middle_digit]

Easier on the eye coming into Adelaide rather than the other way coming into Melbourne.

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Defs!

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Yeah I've seen that smog, I know what you mean!

[@aussiejohn5835]

This is an amazing presentation with excellent picture quality. The music chosen is perfect as is the time lapse speed. I am privileged to be able to watch this on an 85inch TV and I really hope that you can do the same because a phone or tablet just won't do it justice.

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Thankyou ❤️

[@aussiejohn5835]

@@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER you're very welcome 👍

[@MasterDownUnder]

Go the Overland!

[@lukewatson4039]

Great video, been dying for a cabview of the hills line. Only complaint if you can call it that, is Mt Lofty was skipped! But beautiful vid overall😍

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Yes sorry the camera got knocked off on a tree branch and had to sort it which is why I missed lofty. 😕

[@antiussentiment]

Those tunez man! 😊😊😊

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Glad you enjoyed them, takes some time to find a good song. Maybe sometime smote time than it takes to edit the video. Gotta keep it neutral

[@antiussentiment]

@@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER actually this is your art, for other people to enjoy if they choose. You do you, and we'll respect that and come along for the ride.

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

@antiussentiment appreciate that Got more in the process of editing when I get some time.

[@goingforadds]

Fucking AK cars.... my worst experience is having those running on the up Main from Goulburn to Sydney with Bob Cone on the Speno running on the down from Moss Vale to Goulburn. Never again lol.

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

What happened?

[@produKtNZ]

Question! I've always wanted to know; Why, on bridges, are there a second set of rails on most, if not all, bridges ?

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

To prevent the wheels going off the edge in the event of a derailment.

[@thebops4180]

Awesome. Floods still evident on the Murray. You seemed to switch off the mainline each time even though no train was coming in the opposite direction?

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Track recording the loops.

[@Rhys4AUFC]

Didn’t realise you were on board, was wondering what the camera on GM10’s roof was for. If rumours (of Aurizon sending their CLF/CLP’s east) are correct, then the AK train could well be the only one to run in SA with a streamliner or more

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Yeah that was the camera haha! 📸. Not too sure there but it's probably possible, I don't believe much before I see it these days

[@Papa_Shurika]

👍👍👍

[@norlag]

Vegetation more than a little close in parts. Hopefully they dealt with that after your pa Ss

[@raygale4198]

Just wondering what speed the AK cars record at? I maintained the EM80 for a few years which was based at Islington and did the same system runs as the AK's the EM80 recorded at 80km/h and did the same runs, Adelaide Sydney, Adelaide Perth, and Adelaide Darwin as a single car with two operators. Guess that's progress. Now an inquiring mind would also ask about that lone mound known as Mt. Islington now a childrens playground just as you began your reverse back across the suburban lines into the North Gate, just saying 🙂

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Up to 100kmh generally.

[@rongfucapers9442]

if this is April how come the murry river level is so low I was there in early April and it was full flow just asking

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

It's gone down now, that was only 2 weeks ago.

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

great train video bro ❤❤❤❤

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Cheers!! 🍺

[@bigman4225]

Grab a Boat, Go along that River Northbound and You'll end up in my home town. Although it's probably quicker to go back to Melbourne via Rail and then on the 3 car shitbox north!

[@blakamin]

What's the hourly rate for having your feet on the dashboard? 😉

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Not enough! 😂😜

[@tomharrington1393]

🚂🚂🚂

[@bnrailfannz8262]

We're the Boots really necessary? Not a great look. I'm ex loco Engineer. Yep Id put my feet up but not during day shift. Anyways, the video was great. One of the best jobs in the world

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Gotta be comfortable!

[@RichardFelstead1949]

Great video. As a suggestion would you please be able to caption the station names .Fr this video would some please place time as M:SS with stations in comments.Thanks.

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Yeah I could defs do them in the comments. I did consider doing it while editing but wasn't sure if it would create too much extra screen time as there's alot of loops!

[@vsvnrg3263]

@@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER , i spotted some familiar stations along the way but when i spotted a railcar storage yard i realised i'd missed mt lofty. i rewound the video twice and still couldnt spot my lofty. nor could i see any bits cut out around where i thought it might be. at what time is it?

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

@@vsvnrg3263 unfortunately the gopro got knocked off the roof by some over hanging trees in the loop at Mt lofty, as we went through via the far left loop road, so all you see through the loop is the roof of the GM.. 😔

[@vsvnrg3263]

@@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER , i think i saw that incident. i dont need to rewind it again, thank you.

[@alistairgordon5751]

Great video, would've been better if it wasn't for the 5 DAMNED ADD BREAKS interrupting it all the way through 😠

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Yeha don't get to control the ads unfortunately but the Money I make off them pay for more camera equipment.

[@KanesTrains]

What did you use to record this? 😎

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Gopro hero9

[@aljacobsen4972]

I’d love to see the real time version with real sound of it’s available.

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

It would be good but would go for 3+ hrs.

[@lukestevens7882]

Why where u running though all the sideings then back on the main?

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

Track recording

[@lukestevens7882]

@@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER that bit at mile end looks like a sesaw

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

20:20 belair.

[@nurhadiprastowo7996]

Hello mr,can u tell me about how to be train driver in ausi,? Iam train driver from Indonesia

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

What would you like to knkow?

[@nurhadiprastowo7996]

@@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER How to become a train driver in Australia? Can I be a train driver there?

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

@@nurhadiprastowo7996 it's definitely possible, best way it to apply for jobs online. Not being a citizen may make it difficult though.

[@nurhadiprastowo7996]

@@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER Can my experience as a train driver in Indonesia not be used in Australia?

[@kennethcampbell7263]

Direct recording is not time lapse.

[@Digger63]

i would rather watch it at normal speed .not so hard on the eyes every thing flashing past?

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

I get that but the video would have gone for 4 hours. 😬

[@tophski48]

Reported

[@AUSSIETRAINDRIVER]

🤣