Hi all, Have been down in Melbourne a few times in the past few months and have been out and about getting some photos of trams in my free time. Here are a few from my collection between September and February. https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/720/21186380133_dc7f0ce2c1_c.jpg B2 class 2094 is seen at S...

Indeed, uploaded by myself in fact. Found in the RATEC collection here in Canberra, I will be attempting to put more stuff up at http://www.actbus.net/ratec when I can.

It has been known for a while that the end is near for the Double Deck Shinkansen series of trains, these are the E1 and E4 series trains. Of course the E1 series has been completely phased out leaving the E4 as the only double deck trains, with the E4 moved to only operate on Joetsu Shinkansen serv...

ACTION have used various types over the years, the red one in the photo is a Bellpunch and was used at Tuggeranong Interchange to load buses through the rear doors on the 333 Intertown service. I am currently restoring a Wayfarer branded fare box, I know of another person who has older fareboxes fro...

Hi all, We have a Farebox at the Retired ACT Transport Employees Club here in Canberra and we are wondering where it has come from. Apparently the box was used as a trial before ACTION settled on the red fare boxes (there were a few different types of red box) rather that the yellow one seen in the ...

Surprised this has not been posted yet, but City Bus Station (platforms 1-9) has been closed until further notice due to an explosion and subsequent fire at the Sydney Building on Monday 17th Feb. All Rapid and Xpresso services are departing from platforms 10 and 11, whilst all other services have m...

Hey, 1. No, NXTBUS is currently under rollout and trial. You can use the number on the bus stop signs that are rolling out around Canberra (and subsequently replacing all old signs and bus stop pegs) to text the service which will send back timetable results, sometimes you may get a real time result...

The AEC Regal III that would be a heritage item is in Canberra is nicknamed "Matilda" and is numbered C*59351. ACTION have it as a part of their heritage collection with a (sad looking) AEC Reliance numbered ZIB050.

From what I have been told, these first trams that are delivered in the Malaga livery are getting a wrap rather than a repaint as they are leased. They look great in the new livery though, cannot wait to see the Variotrams get a little bit of a refresh.

Hi all, The ACT Government together with the NRMA are putting on a transportation related display here in Canberra between the 18-20th October. A complete PDF of events throughout October, these include displays, performances, festivals, rallys and competition events (like BMX, skateboarding, roller...

Looks as though Google has confirmed its plans to install a Monorail carriage or two as a meeting room! http://www.news.com.au/technology/googl ... 6713153970

On a recent trip to Osaka I managed to spend a day riding on Hanshin Electric Railway, who operate services between Osaka and Kobe as well as Namba. Hanshin is one of three operators to run between Osaka (Umeda) and Sannomiya, the other two are JR and Hankyu and both are faster than Hanshin (20mins ...

Some photos from a recent trip to Osaka of trains running for Hankyu Railway. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/9293550236_d1c516113f_c.jpg Hankyu 9000 series 9308 is seen arriving into Kanmaki on a test service. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3731/9293550072_a295114415_c.jpg Hankyu 7304 is seen arr...

I certainly disagree with the preservation of a whole set, especially when it would not run again as well as the cost and space issues associated with placing a whole set and a station in the museum. The two carriages planned (and 10m of track) is fine, it shows the internal workings of the train, t...

XPT is seen passing through Cunningar! Nice shots!

As of the timetable revision on the 16th March, 200 series trains are no longer running on timetabled services on the JR East Network. A few special runs have been timetabled before official retirement: March 30, Tohoku Shinkansen (Morioka - Sendai) April 13, Tohoku Shinkansen (Sendai-Omiya) April 1...

Online is the nearest retailer, as you can buy the card.... online!

Yes, the 103 and 201 series trains are still in regular service on the JR West network and from what I understand this is due to them being easier to maintain (and they last longer). I believe the variable frequency traction is more costly to maintain and renew. Plus JR East renew trains more quickl...

Hey all, As Dad wants his garage back after 24 years of me filling it with train stuff as a kid, I am selling some carriages and a layout on ebay. All are HO scale. Freightline National Rail freight wagons x 3: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181073224892?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l26...

Photos from a recent trip to Hakodate in Hokkaido Prefecture. I have been to Hokkaido a few times but have never stayed anywhere else but Sapporo, so it was good to be able to base myself in the busy little city of Hakodate. The photos are of the tram network operated by the Hakodate Transport Burea...

Various photos of JR Freight locomotives from my recent travels. I have not photographed JRF much, so it was good to be able to finally get some photos of their awesome locomotives! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8487/8260222635_dbcc196696_c.jpg JR Freight EF 81 453 leads a freight service through Sh...

Part 2 of my photos of Local and Limited Express JR trains. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8045/8382261131_d522da957a_c.jpg Two JR West 103 series EMUs are seen at Kyoto Station. There are some subtle differences between the two sets, the most visible one is the headlight mounting on the older set to...

A few photos from my recent journey to Japan of Local (Rapid, Special Rapid etc) and Limited Express trains in Honshu and Hokkaido. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8214/8276456155_32000b1a05_c.jpg A JR West 475 series EMU is seen at Toyama Station. Love the large headlights on these! http://farm9.stat...

Hey, There is a MyWay Cash fare which allows you to purchase a daily ticket. The MyWay Card is available from retailers, however if you are arriving by train you would more than likely not find a retailer nearby selling MyWay cards (unless the countrylink booking office does and I am guessing it doe...

Yesterday I was able to attend the launch day of the "Pokemon with you" train at Ichinoseki, running on the Ofunato Line. This train has been specially kitted out with Pokemon themed everything, from the dedicated children's play area to the poke ball hand holds on all the seats! One carriage has se...