Steam Locomotive R766 Launch Weekend Picnic Trains

[@MySteamChannel]

Cool video - nice to see 766 running again.

[@BeightonJunction]

Great video, im suprised how long of a train R766 was pulling unisisted. Really cool seeing that

[@rthefish]

The "R" class was originally designed as an express passenger loco to replace the ageing "A2" class, but came into service at the very start of "Dieselisation", and actually only had a short time in this role. They saw most service in secondary duties. Now, if we could only get H220 back on the rails, that would be something!

[@omaha-b9s]

G’day mate, am I allowed to use a few of your shops to put in my own I’m in Sydney right now and I never knew about this! Much appreciated!

[@greatworldwiderailways]

Sure. Please be sure to credit my channel if you do though. :) Thank you! :)

[@omaha-b9s]

@@greatworldwiderailways Thank you so much!! No problem I’ll give you credit!

[@Yitao_Su]

Are they on the mainline of Melbourne railway?

[@greatworldwiderailways]

This is actually in NSW, north of Sydney, rather than in Victoria. This locomotive was gauge converted to run in NSW, and this was it’s relaunch following the overhaul.

[@Yitao_Su]

@@greatworldwiderailways oh, ic

[@dougmoses4828]

A real train

[@JamesHunterPhotos]

Great video! What do you use to record?

[@greatworldwiderailways]

Thanks. I actually just use my iPhone.