Looking north from the pedestrian bridge at the southern end of Gympie yard as the passengers get some last photos before
boarding. To the left is the steep line going down to the workshops.
Looking south from the northern end of the yard you can see the workshops on the right and to the left of the platform
three stored MKA class locos owned by Pacific National.
Much of the original structures have been removed like signals and signal boxes as well as sheds ect.
After a few powered revoloutions of the drivers the steam is shut off and the train runs downgrade untill it reaches
the former junction with the NCL at Monkland.
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The reason for the loco being known as "The Yank" is obvious here. The plate is located on the right side of the smokebox
the one below on the left.
Running the regular Sunday train the loco is decorated with Australian flags to
celebrate the Australia Day weekend as it passes through Monkland yard. The loco is C17 class No802 and is the regular loco
that the C19 class loco featured in most of the photos replaced during its heavy maintenance program.
The photo below shows the same train on its return to Gympie just west of the yard featured above.
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The train approaching the Brooloo Road overpass just north of Dagun, not pictured are the normals and gunzals taking
photos and video.
Just east of the previous location the Aussie Day train runs over one of the many bridges on the branch.
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After a short stop at Dagun the Yank heads up the grade towards another single timber road overpass.
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Heading down the grade between Amamoor and Kandanga.
Climbing the grade once again towards Melawondi.
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The railmotor that left the earlier in the morning waits in the loop as the Rattler pulls into the station road
at Imbil.
The engine running around its train once the railmotors departed for Gympie. Most of the passengers are off near the
station watching a period play featuring bushrangers.
The crew keep a close eye on the tender as the rails squeel in protest as the loco heads up the short tight curved turntable
spur.
The crew help the driver position the loco on the turntable.
One of the crew operates the turntable drive powered by the locos compressed air supply.
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Departing Imbil bound for Gympie, click the picture for the video.
Another stop at Dagun to sample some of the local wines.
