The "Indian Pacific" passenger train diverted through Mt Lofty.

The iconic "Indian Pacific" , usually travels through western New South Wales to Adelaide, but due to major flooding , it has been diverted through Victoria. For the last few months, this famous train has been travelling through the Adelaide Hills, and I was lucky enough to catch iy on my recent visit.
Heavy rain in Australia's East since July 2022 , has seen major flooding through NSW and Vic. The rail line between Parkes and Broken Hill , was cut in late October 22, and has only just been opened in late January 2023.

[@TrainTrackTrav]

Wow Gregg, great catch! Must've been awesome to see a passenger train passing Lofty. Indeed a VERY rare sight. Thanks for sharing!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Trav! Yes first time for me, but it's been a weekly thing for months now! Back to nornal this week I hear? Cheers Gregg.

[@MartintheTinman]

The Overland goes past Mt Lofty four times a week

[@gibsonethirty2836]

G'Day Gregg. My Great Aunt when she was alive would always take her holidays to Sydney via the Indian Pacific as she loathed flying. I remember going to the station at Perth way before they built that great monstrosity that houses PTA and now services the Indian Pacific at East Perth. This was a real Show stopper as it could only leave late at night because the local trains couldn't use the Perth Station at the same time. Later we saw her leave from the East Perth Station and even there it was so long it took up all the station platform and well past it (not these days sadly). So in memory of those days I have the Mk III version since that's the Livery I like the most as one of my "Interstate Rakes"that goes off scene to places else where. Just don't have all the coaches yet as they are so expensive to do the full train. As always, outstanding and Thanks for the Memory's. :) Take Care Matey.

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

That is definitely an awesome train! Thanks for the history of it.

[@FishplateFilms]

Glad you enjoyed it Joe! Gregg .

[@chazco]

Thanks for the video and history lesson.

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Nice catch Gregg👍

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks for watching Sir! Gregg :-)

[@lloydb6637]

After years of watching your Mt. Lofty videos what a joy, and a surprise, it was to see from the Indian Pacific! We were westbound to Perth. Wish we were here long enough to experience the Ghan too.

[@FishplateFilms]

Hi Lloyd, Thanks for watching the channel! That was neat that you went by my (s00n to be) new home, and you were lucky to go on this rare route for the IP ! . I have been past on the "Overland" , which is the Adelaide to Melbourne train, and it flashes by pretty quick and is easy to miss. Cheers Gregg.

[@lloydb6637]

@@FishplateFilms Thanks to Google Maps and a data signal 😁

[@SmithOfGear92]

What a beautiful train! Funny though, seeing those old fashioned passenger cars, I almost imagined seeing old fashioned EMD F-Units pulling them. The A and B units, possibly in the old Santa Fe "War Bonnet" livery. As a New Yorker, I also envisioned the jet black art deco livery of the old New York Central System lol

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Pat ! yes those coaches were built in the 70's & 80's, and have been rebuilt . Don't know if any new ones have been built lately? How cool would it be to see some streamliners pulling these! Gregg :-)

[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

Nice catch Gregg, passenger service over the hill....Cool. Bob

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Bob! A bit of a novelty...like Amtrak over Tehachapi! I see there was another derailment last week...broken rail apparently? Trust you are well Sir. Cheers Gregg.

[@iusetano]

That looks like it would be a very memorable journey. Excellent video Gregg.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks! It is a nice trip through the Hills , but the train is back on it's normal route now I think? A more scenic trip than it's usual run through Broken Hill ! Cheers Gregg.

[@upsd402]

Wow! It’s so cool to see stainless steel coaches. Love how long the train is. Great catch, hopefully it’s staying cool down there. We hit a high of zero Fahrenheit today, can’t wait for summer. Cheers from frozen Nebraska, Terry.

[@FishplateFilms]

Hi Terry, yes those coaches were built in the 70's & 80's, and have been rebuilt . I don't know if any modern ones have been built in the last decade or so? Still damn hot down here , but not too humid thankfully. Keep warm mate. Gregg.

[@whiskyandlemon]

Nice video ! Thanks, mate 😊

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you Sir!

[@richardredcastle7911]

Nice catch indeed. Great train ti travel on too.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Richard! Haven't done the IP , but since I did the Canadian , that would be hard to beat? I've been across the Nullarbor twice by road, so it would be a lot better on the train! Cheers Gregg.

[@petercross8620]

Nice catch. We have been lucky enough to have travelled on The Indian Pacific Sydney to Perth and The Ghan Adelaide to Darwin. Both great trips. We think The Indian Pacific is the better trip. One point, The IP does not go thru Dubbo as there is no rail line from Dubbo to Broken Hill. It goes via Parkes, Ivanhoe Menindee then to Broken Hill.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Peter! I think the IP from Sydney would be better for sure...but I've done the "Canadian" from Toronto to Jasper...so I've been spoiled..LOL. I just did a rough map without going into too much detail . Cheers Gregg.

[@frankwhittle4364]

That's one hell of a long train compared to the U.K. Great video Gregg.

[@FishplateFilms]

Yes Frank , I can't believe they fill it up so often! CHeers Gregg.

[@steveweatherly1965]

The wife and I are doing the Indian Pacific in July and then the Overland back to Melbourne, I'll wave as we pass by. 😁

[@FishplateFilms]

Have a good trip Steve! It's easy to miss Lofty , as you come up the hill it goes past in a flash! If I'm there Ill wave back..LOL Cheers Gregg.

[@steveweatherly1965]

@@FishplateFilms you've got 6 months to prepare yourself. 😃

[@robingagnon9659]

wow that was a long train, the view on this route must be a lot better that the desert. There was a documentary here in Canada about this train, very interesting!

[@FishplateFilms]

LOL...FUnny you say that Robin...through the Hills is far nicer than going via Broken Hill! I'm afraid I've been spoilt , after doing the Canadian from Toronto to Jasper , then the RM from Banff to Vancouver, I've no interest in riding this train..LOL. But it is nice trip they say.... Thanks for watching. Gregg.

[@lloydb6637]

As a Canadian on one of those Indian Pacific's it was a joy to go through Mt. Lofty. Unfortunately, we were westbound so most of the route was completed at night in the dark 😞. Gregg, I recommend you do it or the Ghan sometime, I doubt VIA can match the exceptional service.

[@captainmort]

Gregg, the Great Southern goes the long way round as part of the travel experience. I believe the last service for this season is 20th Feb ex Brisbane. You would have The Overland going past your front door too wouldn't you.

[@FishplateFilms]

Hi Brett. Yes the OL goes past my place twice a week, and I've got it from Melbourne , its a good trip. The Great Southern went through the Hills also but I missed it. Thanks for watching mate. Gregg.

[@JustinBalingit-jd2ct]

NR29 NR52 the Indian pacific From Perth To Sydney 2:06

[@JustinBalingit-jd2ct]

Waiting For Indian pacific NR83 still Waiting at Sydney To be Shut The Indian Pacific 2:18

[@SantaFeBob]

Different kind of rolling stock video. A great passenger train. I love the stainless steel look. Very similar to the Santa Fe Super Chief of the 1950's. It is very cool that Australia has a passenger car touring train. Who makes the passenger cars?

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Bob! It is a classic look and these cars were made in the 70's by "Commonwealth Engineering" in Australia , with the newer ones being rebuilt locally but I don't know who by. It's a tourism train now , so you can't catch it to go between stops, like you could years ago, which is a shame. It's just full of rich pensioners now...LOL Cheers Gregg.

[@SantaFeBob]

@@FishplateFilms Excellent information. The cars may be almost 50 years old, but still look amazing. Keep up the great videos Gregg. Cheers to you.

[@Rhys4AUFC]

Unfortunately none of the diverted IP’s ran to Sydney, only went as far as Goulburn due to time constraints

[@FishplateFilms]

Bugger .. but it was cool to see them come past lofty! Gregg.

[@BILLYBILLBEANO]

Lovely pan as it comes through there. That first route that you mentioned. is that the exact way the Sydney-Perth and Sydney-Adelaide freight traditionally travels? Also would you happen to know if the PN Adelaide-Brisbane services run through Melbourne? Thanks in advance.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Billy! Most freights go south from Sydney and trains to Brisbane go through Melbourne . There are always exceptions to this and I'm no expert in freight down south! Gregg :-)

[@BILLYBILLBEANO]

@@FishplateFilms Cheers mate.

[@captainmort]

Billy-Bill Beano, the BA/AB services were cancelled for the duration of the closure and freight was carried on Melbourne and Sydney services. With the track now open all services have been restored.

[@BILLYBILLBEANO]

@@captainmort Thanks Brett. So those services were cancelled because they go through Parkes normally? I've just always been curious about the BA/AB service because it's a vast journey.

[@JRossHunter]

That's the longest passenger train I've ever seen.

[@FishplateFilms]

It is a long one Ross! I think the Amtrak "Auto Train" is longer, but is has lots of car carrying wagons as well. Thanks for watching . Gregg 🙂

[@JRossHunter]

@@FishplateFilms I used to live not far from the Auto Train, but never saw in with my own eyes.

[@peterpocock9062]

Well done Gregg. Love the NR's.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Peter! They are great workhorses. Gregg.

[@154Colin]

I bet Lord Stan takes his harem on the train every weekend. Lucky guy ❗🎉👍

[@FishplateFilms]

LOL..He wishes Colin! Thanks for watching!

[@MS_Trains]

Great video, Gregg! Mount Lofty looking great as always! Not sure where you got 2016 from for the purchase by GSR? To my knowledge, that happened in the 90s. Either way good stuff. Matt - M&S Trains

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Matt! Wikki told me it was 2016?? I think that was when GSR was sold to a new company from overseas? That was when they stopped the sitting cars I think ? I did think it was a bit recent myself..LOL Cheers Gregg.

[@MS_Trains]

@@FishplateFilms Yeah, it was about 2016 they were sold and were renamed Journey Beyond Rail, basically making it all luxury instead of the good old mix of red/gold & platinum. Matt - M&S Trains

[@MrBasementboy]

Heading down to Australia from Canada in March. Taking the Indian Pacific from Perth to Sydney while there. Did the Ghan Expedition just before covid. Hoping our IP trip is as enjoyable. Are you still in Brisbane or has the move happened already? We are travelling with another couple. He and I are big into the Model Railroad scene here in Vancouver. As we will also be heading up to Brisbane after a few days in Sydney, I'm wondering about a tour of the Birdwood Sub? Is it even possible? Regardless, watch all your vids. Enjoy your presentation!! Thank You for the content.

[@FishplateFilms]

Hello sir, thanks for the comments and I'm glad you enjoy the videos! You certainly came a long way to look at dessert for a few days..LOL. After doing the Canadian from Toronto to Jasper , then the Rocky M'eer from Banff to Vancouver, you couldn't pay me to sit on the IP or Gahn and stare at nothing! I loved my trip across Canada, and I hope to go back and do it again soon. The trip from Adelaide to Sydney will be OK , especially if you come up through the Hills ! I'm still in Brisbane and I won't be pulling down the layout till late this year, so you're more than welcome to come by for a look. Let me know when you're here and we will work out a time, and it would be great to meet you all. Cheers Gregg.

[@MrBasementboy]

@@FishplateFilms Thanks Gregg. Will be in Brisbane Mar 25 - 29. Haven't locked down our schedule yet re activities, but will try and include a few hours for a visit? Stay tuned! I'll contact you again on a date closer to our actual arrival. Further to your reply, you have to remember. The Mountains and the trees are my backyard! Just as the dessert is yours. What's fascinating to me is how people have found a way to make that harsh environment work. No "Coober Pedy's" in Canada that I can think of? And.......if I get bored looking at dessert, there is always the Bar Car.😉 Glad you Loved your time on the "Canadian and the "Rocky M'eer". The flat prairies can be a bit monotonous, but the mountains can be quite spectacular! Take Care! Rob

[@FishplateFilms]

@@MrBasementboy Thnks Rob ! Yes the plains through the middle did get a little boring , but there was always the crosses with huge freights! See you soon. Gregg