The Balingup Medieval and Tulip
Festival was the destination for this days train tour
On a day that started out to be a
nice sunny day our C class hauled train picked up its over 400 passenger load
from City Station and commenced the journey southwards. At Pinjarra, a second C
class locomotive was added to the train to ensure an easy climb through the
hills south of Boyanup to the town of Balingup
Arrival in Balingup was just in time
to see the Grand Medieval Parade through the main street of this lovely little
town, leading to the event area where many interesting Stalls, Crafts, Live
Entertainment and Demonstrations were to be found
Garden Bed displays made up of
all colours of Beautiful Tulips were to be seen everywhere through the town. A
sight to see and admired by many of those visiting this
event.
For those enthusiasts chasing the
train the best was yet to come. C1702 and C1703 blasted away into the climb from
Balingup up the steeply graded and sharp curves of the section through to
Greenbushes where our the locomotives were put onto the other end of the train
for the run home to Perth, during what became a bleak late afternoon
Any other
photo's of this train or event would be welcomed
C 1702 and C1703
slowly pass the event area on arrival in Balingup
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After arriving in
Balingup our train stands whilst the passengers disembark
before proceeding to Greenbushes to run around
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The C's lift the
load and blast away up the grade out of Balingup
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On the sharp S
bend curves climbing the steep grade through to Greenbushes
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Almost to the top
of the grade our train approaches the South Western Highway
level crossing that marks the top of the climb before
coasting downgrade into Greenbushes
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Running around at
Greenbushes southern end
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Running around at
Greenbushes looking north towards Balingup
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Our train awaits
departure time at Greenbushes |
