Tiger C's and Manildra Locos on the West - October 2024 4k HDR

[@jonahsrailwaychannel8958]

Great video mate! I absolutely love the footage you captured!

[@pndvd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@G516R700]

Fantastic videos of the C classes, great scenes

[@pndvd]

Glad you like them!

[@louiskats5116]

Great video especially 4 x SD 40's working hard in perfect configuration. Unfortunately I read somewhere for the C Class to operate in NSW they had to muffle them to reduce the exhaust note. Typical NSW taking the fun out of it, it would be that more awesome if they were not muffled like Big George C 501 Great video

[@pndvd]

Yes, the muffling has reduced their distinctive growl, but they still sound much better than most when powering up under load

[@louiskats5116]

​@@pndvd👍👍👍

[@TTTS107]

I'll be honest, I have the worst luck when it comes to SSR's coal trains. It was only a month ago I saw VP14 for the second time with the same locos as the first: CEY001, CEY007 and SSR102. Never ever seen quad C's on an SSR coalie before and I've seen (a counted total of) 67. Thanks for uploading this so I can see the things I never have the luck for!! :)

[@pndvd]

I'll be uploading some more C Class videos in the coming weeks.

[@TTTS107]

@ great! Looking forward to seeing them!

[@robo113603]

The traffic on the Gr8 Western Hwy making more noise than rail traffic

[@pndvd]

Yes; it's becoming very difficult to avoid traffic issues on the GWH, especially when you're trying to use spots that are quick to get in and out of and on the right side of the sun; the speed restrictions around extensive roadworks also add to the difficulty.

[@darylcheshire1618]

In 1978 there was the “Calvacade of Transport” in Melbourne and I queued up to walk through the new C501 at Spencer St Station. Was a surprise that a few years ago C501 was restored or refurbished. Would it be fair to say that all of the 10 C classes underwent refurbishment? I don’t think any were scrapped. In the 1980s the N and G classes were sold on a lease back plan but apparently none of the Cs were sold at that time. Maybe a leaseback plan was only suitable for new locomotives and the Cs were nearly 10yo by then.

[@andrewdenny5571]

None of the 10 have been scrapped. After initially being mothballed due to high fuel consumption, thankfully the C Class is back in service, mostly with SSR. C501 is 'preserved' with Seymour Rail Heritage Centre but see regular active service on spot hire to operators.

[@darylcheshire1618]

@ thank you for the reply.

[@SheltonDCruz]

Ripper video!

[@pndvd]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@terryirons1966]

Tiger locos .... try AGAI