Rails through the Hobart Environs
20th October 2005

This collection covers various workings inside the Hobart Metropolitan area. For the purposes of this website this stretches from Hobart yard limits [ near the Tasman Bridge] to Rogerville, some 25 kilometres north of Hobart .This short section includes some very nice locations situated so conveniently to rail enthusiasts living in the Hobart area.
Also this area covers the Derwent Valley Branch from Bridgewater Junction to Boyer and New Norfolk.
However some spots have been recently spoilt due to extensions of the cycle track running from The Domain to almost Claremont Village. This track is laid mainly on the former second track bed before it was torn up to become a single line. Other threats recently have placed this line in some jeopardy, including a parcel of land purchased at Rogerville to house a new freight terminal. Although this proposal has gone quiet as of late. The rail/road bridge at Bridgewater, despite plans for a new high level road bridge just south of the present structure appears to be safe due to heritage reasons. This would appear to ensure rail can continue to access Hobart providing of course there is such traffic offering. Rogerville these days acts more as a transfer point and sidings for traffic to or from the Derwent Valley Branch.

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The soft, silvery backlighting actually flatters these rather unkempt locos!!!. 2008-2021-2020 make a somewhat late departure from Boyer, seen here with the paper on no 32, passing Bundella at 19.43. Fri 20-1-06: f8@800th: iso 400: 28-135mm zoom lens set to 47mm
The soft, silvery backlighting actually flatters these rather unkempt locos!!!. 2008-2021-2020 make a somewhat late departure from Boyer, seen here with the paper on no 32, passing Bundella at 19.43. Fri 20-1-06: f8@800th: iso 400: 28-135mm zoom lens set to 47mm
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 On a hot summer's afternoon, a colourful lashup on train no 43 to Boyer, seen passing Bundella at 18.31: Fri 20-1-06: f9@320th:iso200: lens 28-135mm zoom set at maximum 135mm
On a hot summer's afternoon, a colourful lashup on train no 43 to Boyer, seen passing Bundella at 18.31: Fri 20-1-06: f9@320th:iso200: lens 28-135mm zoom set at maximum 135mm
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 Train no 43 crawling through Dromedary with a 30kp/h speed restriction due to the hot weather. Fri 20th Jan 2006: f8@320th:iso200: 28-135mm zoom lens set at 85mm
Train no 43 crawling through Dromedary with a 30kp/h speed restriction due to the hot weather. Fri 20th Jan 2006: f8@320th:iso200: 28-135mm zoom lens set at 85mm
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 Saturday 5th November saw a 55 wagon long train heading out of Hobart around the 18.40 mark. The train is seen weaving its way off the bridge at Bridgewater Junction. D2021/DQ2012/D2020 were the power. Time 19.17: f5@640th/sec: iso 400: 28-135mm zoom set at 75mm: Canon EOS300D
Saturday 5th November saw a 55 wagon long train heading out of Hobart around the 18.40 mark. The train is seen weaving its way off the bridge at Bridgewater Junction. D2021/DQ2012/D2020 were the power. Time 19.17: f5@640th/sec: iso 400: 28-135mm zoom set at 75mm: Canon EOS300D
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GM units, DQ class nos 2001/2009/2005 are seen coming off the causeway at Granton, blocking the peak traffic on the main road in the process. Tuesday 1-11-05: Time 07.36: f9@320th: iso 200: 28-135mm zoom set at 100mm: Canon EOS300D
GM units, DQ class nos 2001/2009/2005 are seen coming off the causeway at Granton, blocking the peak traffic on the main road in the process. Tuesday 1-11-05: Time 07.36: f9@320th: iso 200: 28-135mm zoom set at 100mm: Canon EOS300D
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 A different perspective of no 31, the paper train, as it wnds its way through Bridgewater Junction on its way to Boyer on the Derwent Valley Branch. Also the Pasminco zinc works is quite prominent in the background.. Sunday 30th Oct 2005: Time 16.42: f8@400th: iso 200: 28-135 zoom, set at 112mm: Canon EOS300D
A different perspective of no 31, the paper train, as it wnds its way through Bridgewater Junction on its way to Boyer on the Derwent Valley Branch. Also the Pasminco zinc works is quite prominent in the background.. Sunday 30th Oct 2005: Time 16.42: f8@400th: iso 200: 28-135 zoom, set at 112mm: Canon EOS300D
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 An elevated look at no 36 coming off the bridge at Bridgewater. Z2112/ZA2116/ZA2117/ZA2115/Z2113 are the power. Sun 30-10-05: Time 15.14: f7.1@250th: iso 100: 28-135mm zoom set at 135mm: Canon EOS300D
An elevated look at no 36 coming off the bridge at Bridgewater. Z2112/ZA2116/ZA2117/ZA2115/Z2113 are the power. Sun 30-10-05: Time 15.14: f7.1@250th: iso 100: 28-135mm zoom set at 135mm: Canon EOS300D
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 An elevated view of no 36 on the causeway at Bridgewater. Units Z2112/ZA's 2116/2117/2115/Z2113. Sunday 30-10-05: Time 15.13: f7.1@250th: iso 100: 28-135mm zoom set at 122mm: Canon EOS 300D
An elevated view of no 36 on the causeway at Bridgewater. Units Z2112/ZA's 2116/2117/2115/Z2113. Sunday 30-10-05: Time 15.13: f7.1@250th: iso 100: 28-135mm zoom set at 122mm: Canon EOS 300D
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 DP 26 is reflected in the still waters of Goulds Lagoon near Austins Ferry.
DP 26 is reflected in the still waters of Goulds Lagoon near Austins Ferry.
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