Tanami - Road from Hell

[@AusMiner]

Good video. Used to work at the mines out there for quite a few years, and have driven that road many times. One comment worth mentioning - don't know about these days, but when the Granites first opened, everyone soon learnt NOT to use European trucks (Volvo or Scania) on this road. They simply can't handle these conditions and fall to bits.

[@misplacedhillbilly7594]

Worked as a mechanic on off-road coal trucks in the Appalachian mountains in Virginia U.S.A. while not as long as this road still very rough conditions, with steep grades thrown in. Company my Dad and me worked for bought a Volvo, very quickly earned the nickname "road kamode" Volvo no good for rough haul work. Meanwhile the old 87 KW that'd been wrecked 3 times and put back together would just chug along.

[@ffilcnikrud8975]

After seeing this road, the potholes here on route 11 in Upstate NY are peanuts. Puts things in perspective. Hats off to the truckers who make their pay driving this road.

[@juliepage8415]

ffilc nikrud m

[@joshcook8586]

This is Australia, truckies do this daily

[@bazzinbulgaria4826]

I drove a 56 seat coach along this road....from the Alice to Beagle Bay, via Halls Creek and back again....back in the early 1990s. Crappy road required 100% attention at all times, but the only problem we had was a failed power steering pump.

[@bazzinbulgaria4826]

+Bazz inBulgaria ..probably should have mentioned that we carried a full load of passengers each way. We were chartered to take passengers to attend a religious festival and back again...every one of them were indiginous (black) and the loveliest passengers a coach driver could wish for. I will never forget those people, or that trip!

[@alantough9554]

Crikey! Never did I think I’d see Beagle Bay pop up in the comments. That road was and is a challenge, was it rabbit flat that was only open Tuesday and Saturday? I flew for a company that delivered mail out that way, was beautiful from the air.

[@justme-ud2vk]

im a retired american trucker. ive pulled triples in the mountains of the west coast for 30 years. ive went everrywhere they asked me to go. ive had the living shit scared out of me so many times i cant remember most. ive had my sets spin around 360 degrees so many times in the middle of the highway it seems ridiculous. Ive ALWAYS wanted to run the Austrailian road trains. i grew up 5 blocks from Kenworth. id give ANYTHING to run a big train acrossed the outback. id pay all my own travel and do it for free. i met an italian gentleman one time that had actually done it. he said it was a 3 man team. the passenger seat was always filled with a man with a shotgun ready to shoot "roos" . i guess they end up in the radiator and shut the trucks down in the middle of nowhere. wow. I wanna do that. If you know anyone who may give me a drive test let me know. im serious! i know many american truckers who want the sa,me thing. im a good mechanic. the us army says im an 'expert' rifleman. how fun would that be!!!!! omg! im serious. ill run for 3-4 months if i have to for free. ive never had an accident in nearly 3 million miles.

[@GrahamHoswell]

raham

[@stevel1451]

I used to the truck the Tanami starting in the early 70s, it’s a different breed of drivers now with 600+ horsepower, air conditioning, dust proof cabins and tubeless tyres. . The new soft drivers couldn’t do what we did back then.

[@atmm89]

been there, done that and broke trailers, its a road to experience and its off our bucket list

[@Mechknight73]

@collossalpenis93 That's why trucks that pull road trains have enough tank capacity to get from one end to the other without refuelling. Sometimes the entire space between the front guards to the rear guards is filled out with tanks. Swallowing 1200 litres of fuel in one go is not unheard of

[@captainmort]

We drove the track back in '99 and found the NT side to be rough but in reasonably good condition. The WA side however was just a goat track with corrugations that would swallow you up and spit you out if you were driving to fast. They got worse the closer you got to Halls Creek.

[@drjohnsonhungwell5115]

Looks like the red clay that we have here in Georgia just like ice when it's wet

[@dartanion0075]

120f ice.

[@justme-ud2vk]

ive driven thru sustained 100mph winds. snow and ice from hell .. i can chain a set of triples in 45 mins with the tractor. lets go.

[@1tarbaby1]

Have borked at Balgo setting up a wshop and hae also encountered u guys on the John Holland extension to the tanimi have found your drivers to be profesionals as a fitter, good to see you let your tyres downand save the running gear

[@Phil-wq9uq]

The best thing about the Tanami s the loss of vibrations and noise when you pull over and stop for a break. A real rattler. And that was in a comfortable Toyota 4wd! (heading for the CSR)

[@hrx2holden]

I repair the trucks which carry the mill balls. After they return, not unusual to replace spring packs, bearings, brakes, valves, wiring and lights on trailers and dollys. Prime movers dont fair much better. Then they do it all again. We run Townsville to Granites

[@kwv4865]

If someone face reality, they should know you cannot just build a rail line ABOVE the flood levels as they can be different levels. Also they should look how long it took to build the Ghan rain line from Adelaide to Alice Springs then Darwin.

[@markryan5493]

Whats with the echo bs?

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

Great and informative video .....hats off to the outback truckies!

[@dagsthedrover927]

This is an old video now.... 2019. I driven that road many times. If ya go slow enough it’s ok. 3 days from halls creek to Alice after believing to the cranites

[@captainmort]

Yes. We were driving all the desert routes around Australia.

[@jackoomalley2181]

I remember the worst road train run did was in 76 on the track from alice to halls. I did the run a few times a year and it was way worse back then. on that 76 run there was convoy of army trucks with a flatbed carring a massive covered disc i thought it was a fuel tank but it was too flat. it was a narrow track back then so i wound down the window and tried to talk to the guy in the other cab. but he pulled a pistol on me and told me keep my mouth shut in a yank accent. never forget that.

[@adelarsen9776]

Oh yeah..... tell us more....

[@wazza33racer]

good drivers are crucial, however some roads are just plain evil. Ever seen roads so neglected that there are 8 foot high trees growing in the middle??

[@MB-hi4kf]

awesome roadtrains!

[@willad1872]

up in the northern territree. past alice springs

[@lonniescott2667]

M.j 9PM 6

[@stephenp.farrelly2296]

Has anything changed since then to now - 10 feb 2022 ? Pls make another video

[@MrBobbyDan]

Did the track in 1983 and nothing has changed.

[@droctagon3k]

@collossalpenis93 yeah there was a little outpost along the way, an aboriginal community, it doesnt take that long to cross, only around a couple days

[@williamturner2947]

When was this filmed?

[@ronniebiggs4026]

Similar to all the roads in the UK now

[@madtrucker3757]

How long are the road train trailers? I’ve noticed they all have 5 axels. Btw, I just found this while browsing.

[@Xtralge4ee]

Not 5 axles. Two lead axles are the dolly the tri is the trailer. Most road trains run 45 or 43' trailers

[@madtrucker3757]

@@Xtralge4ee thx. I included the dolly in the axel count. I drive rigs here in the US. We don’t have road trains here, yet, but I don’t give it long before our doubles (26’rs) become road trains.

[@stuarth43]

BIGGEST FEW IS A RIP IN AN AIR filter, one hole engine is dusted an new liners and rings needed

[@fifidomalaga]

how much HP are in that truck to handle all those trailers ?

[@CroZagreb1]

Cat 550 600 HP I had Cummins 300.000 ks old blow head gaskets in a CAB over Kenworth. I used to put 20 liters of water in that radiator only after 140 ks load up out of Caltex New Port Melbourne, and I get to Ararat Caltex truck stop, I FUCKEN HATED THAT ENGINE IT DROVE ME NUTS. I remember speaking the mechanic back at the depot, he told me John there not listening to you, let the engine blow, then they will listen to you after speeding 50k on the new motor. Cheers

[@fifidomalaga]

CroZagreb1 Thank you dude ! :)

[@CroZagreb1]

fifidomalaga Any time friend. I also used to drive the DHL cab over Kenworth pulling those triple trailers. Type in B-Triples in Australia and you will find a video of a DHL triple I reconnised the rego plate on that Cab over. That's the exact truck I used to drive. I have the up most respect for any truck driver earning a living to support his or hers family period. I have done it for years. I must admit I do love the open road over an office any day of the week. I am NO fan of the Cummings engine. I love the CAT C-15 in a Western Star I used to drive that had a lot of grunt, pull like it was nothing. I also have driven many European trucks. My opinion is that the Volvo 500 pulled better that the C-15 cat. The Volvo I drove up the Adelaide hills had 500 HP motor in it. The MAN had a 460 motor in it. I believe you me the MAN did the job better not much between them. but better. I pulled up the Adelaide hills at 27 kph. I found it real interesting mate. I also drove many B-Double fuel tankers, they are super deadly to drive moving all over the place. I will never forget this woman telling me, after she almost lost her life not giving way to me, she tried to go up the inside of me in a around about. I know what your thinking, only as I slammed my brakes on as she was under my B trailer/tanker, as she didn't give way. After I stopped the truck mid around about, I went up to her and I said ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND. She said don't you have big brake as you have a big truck. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THE FUCK TO THINK OR SAY. I also said your super lucky I stopped or you would be DEAD after my rear trailer runs straight over you, its to late for everyone one then my family and your family. So her BMW had to be backed out from under the B trailer. But that's what we first though. As it was jammed in between the the API release valves, so they had to lift the whole B trailer to pull the BMW out from under. FULL OF FUEL MIND YOU. After her calmed down I explained to her, she started to cry. She said I didn't realise your jobs were that deadly I AM SHOCKED. All I said to her LOVE WELCOME TO AUSTRALIAN TRUCKING, we all have to do our bit on the road. Cheers mate

[@lalnablehector1285]

ive seen roadtrains with 300hp coolpower mack r600s pullin em

[@donh54gmail]

I've driven them! Started in a Flintstone Mack with C motors (about 250hp by memory) then up to 285 (Wow!) in the R model, 300, 320, 350 air-to-air, then Value-Liner with a 350 4-valve, to a 400 V8 and my personal favourite, the Super-Liner with EM9 500. Pulled like a teenager, and the sound was just fantastic!

[@thunderpop20]

LOOKING FOR JOB RED LINE COMFY RACING

[@nativeafroeurasian]

I like the ringing of the chanes

[@robertmeade6194]

I would like what gear they are running in.

[@mateau70]

Respect n thx for the information

[@leapoffaith20]

That's.... actually a really good idea.

[@MrCadbury2]

Best no bill shit vid yet with a good aussie lingo best no bull shit vid Ive seen spok

[@thunderpop20]

JUSTSLEEP WE DO

[@thunderpop20]

jacs hevy vehical and tonrtoto beavers use to houses no glass 1988 saVED

[@kamachntruckingforever393]

hello from mexico

[@jamesbradley1695]

Maybe they should think about getting some decent trucks DESIGNED for rough roads, like the Russian trucks, with All Wheel Drive and on-the-move tyre pressure changing!

[@Mistralincessant]

and why don't they build a railway? However I suppose the maintenance of the railway would cost much more than all these trucks and vehicles together, probably they don't need trains, because using trains suggests transporting much larger amounts of products than the ones carried by these trucks.

[@lalnablehector1285]

Mistralincessant the dirt under the sleepers would just wash away when the wet season comes

[@jessemiles2327]

+James Bradley they are decent trucks mate. they don't need to change

[@sg3596]

never seen a Russian truck pulling 4 trailers.

[@chrisbanning413]

Don’t need all wheel drive, traction isn’t the problem

[@mattyjh69]

So if they are pulling so much dollar value out of the Tanami, why aren't they at least putting some elevated roads in place so the transport can continue year round? They build rail lines above flood levels and did it over a century ago, so why not road? Especially considering the money the government reaps/gouges from Road Transport every year!! We built a rail line from Darwin to Adelaide... we built a tar sealed Nullarbor in the 70's... why can't we fix this road now?

[@thunderpop20]

ICAN FLY SUPERMAN

[@TuffBurnOutTeam]

Its not worth the money they pay you to cart there shit the conditions on the equiment is to hard all you do is put it all back in the gear and at the end of the Day the gear is still fucked i Know ? Been there done that and have the Badge

[@jaroslavstarek3558]

RESPEKT !!!

[@alenzi878]

good good good👍🏻

[@brianhayes8718]

What a bunch of woosies been like that for decades

[@thunderpop20]

what to do with them running house coner house 13 whrer goign away someon will be here

[@thunderpop20]

BEUATY FOR U

[@joeyjerker1]

i hate to disagree as ive never driven this specific road,but the only time things u describe (axles,tires,hitches,etc)break is when one tries to go too fast over that terrain...period! The REAL cause is wether the drivers are being paid by the mile,the hour,or by load vs. road maintenance costs etc..its economics more than any 'road' issue.u dont break an axle unless youre too heavy,going too fast,over too rough terrain

[@davo8955]

joeyjerker1 exactly

[@Frosty_Skippy]

@bossboy78 Thats because its cheaper to do it this way..

[@carlstevens4981]

My dream job

[@thunderpop20]

my toys look alone

[@CarpMagic95]

omg I goto sleep, I was expecting to see cars and stuff washed away by a Tsunami, I thought I havent seen a road clip of the Tsnunami`s yet wtf. I now notice its Tanami lol

[@chathurangachathuranga8709]

good cantri good way

[@bryanwheeler1608]

Sorry, but it just looks to me that people have got soft. Compared to most of the Great Northern Highway in WA back in 1964, it looks a dream ! The bitumen stopped just outside Geraldton in those days, & the good gravel round about Northsmpton!

[@bush600r2]

Bryan Wheeler the trucks are bigger heavier and go faster than back then though and more traffic and people. That roads still rough and it roots the trucks. I hear what your saying but the government could do more to maintain it

[@thunderpop20]

WITH TIRNIY JEUSU GOD BLACK EYEY SPACE

[@thunderpop20]

RACE TIL I SLEPE BAD ARMS

[@thunderpop20]

POOR TOY OK NEUATY MR SHAKE

[@VasjaLar]

Не могу понять: вот им интересно на каждые 3 прицепа использовать грузовик и сто колёс?? А построить железную дорогу?? Не понимаю я этих австралийцев, кенгуру.

[@TheRooSkittler]

Pretty much, those clowns are just going to fast

[@davo8955]

TheRooSkittler yep. Amazing what doesn’t break when you literally drive to conditions even if them conditions only allow 15kmh for long periods.

[@captainmort]

Yeh,old GQ Patrol.

[@thunderpop20]

mickey mouse alone i take him on road trip

[@JRSProductions2010]

were u 4wd??

[@thunderpop20]

ADAM FROM FARM WORL DERH SONIC I HAD GO WHEN KID IT WORKS GOLD YELLOW SPIDERMAN SHIRT BEES TREE

[@kobiefahey266]

ha ha ha oz has the best roads hey

[@MartyChristianSoldier]

If nothing else I would think that they would raise the road so it couldn't flood,but then what do I know.

[@colinmayes5892]

Nearly as bad as the English roads

[@duffland_au]

That's why we fly in... X)

[@paulbaldwin6017]

I hope that this has been fixed now or if not the Bilato brothers can hep pay and fix this road instead of complain about it if there the ones driving on it as well as other tracking companies should help pay for the upgrades as well

[@charlesdell2864]

These guys should try Ice Road trucking

[@peterb7372]

+Gary Plastek ice trucking would be a peace of piss too these guys

[@davo8955]

Ice Roads are just deadset boring. Nothing hard about it. Come to Western Australia and pull 165 tonne Qauds in shit dirt roads. You’ll earn your money. I can assure you if that.

[@thunderpop20]

i have toy sorry

[@thunderpop20]

HOPE TO THEIFY FINE HIRE TURKC FUNTURE

[@michaelmacluskie6089]

Aussies have got to be the best Truckers in the World...Americans have got to be the worst.

[@thunderpop20]

HONEY SHOP INDIA JONES ARMY

[@archiecoolsdown5854]

i i i i a a a am m m m m a a a a amazed zed zed zed d d d d a a a at th th th th the e e e si si si size ze ze ze of Kahmala Wharris' lips.

[@bossboy78]

Why not build rail road???All the money they spend for stupid wars they could build anything they want.

[@navdeepsinghsembhi7485]

Bossboy78 Bosnjak it cost lot lot lot of dollers in Australia like 50 billion so

[@Baloowyd]

The wet season will wash the rail away

[@sg3596]

have a listen to this Bilato mob..i reckon they would all struggle to get past grade 1.

[@seannorman9169]

Who cares about Australia....

[@jaegergroupracing]

You snap axles because your power train is incorrect linked to your diff ratios. Over powering is not the answer, running numbers and engineers computations and calculations will always give the correct power train in any environment. Listen and learn from professionals not road Bogans .....