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QR Lineside 1 : Rockhampton
QR lineside is an occasional series
of short videos showing modern QR trains at work.
1. Rockhampton Rockhampton is located on the Queensland coast 639km from Brisbane. The Queensland railway system
was unusal. Whereas Other states systematically developed lines radiating from the capital cities, Queensland's
extreme decentralisation dictated a different pattern. The first railways ran inland from important coastal ports
along the coastline, to mining and pastoral centres. The earliest railway in the Rockhampton area was opened in
1867; but the East Coast line, connecting Rockhampton north to Cairns and south to Brisbane, was not completed
until 1924. It rapidly developed into a major artery for both freight and passenger service, and remains extremely
busy. Progressive upgrading has transformed a slow and rickety railway; major realignments have taken place, and
some sections are suitable for 160 k.p.h (100 m.p.h.) Rockhampton itself sees heavy traffic daily. The 686km branch
to Longreach supports electrified coal haulage from the Blackwater mine complex. The North Coast electrification
from Brisbane terminates here. Rockhampton is served by the 160 k.p.h. electric Tilt Train service from Brisbane,
plus passenger services from Brisbane to Longreach, Mt. Isa, Townsville and Cairns, including the Cairns diesel
Tilt Train. Freight services are heavy and frequent; line capacity on the route to the north is fully utilised.
Trains to and from the north traverse Denison St. for 2km, passing the old Archer Park station, which houses a
preserved steam tram. In this production, electric locomotives, the tilt train, 1700, 2300, and 2800 class diesels
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THUMBNAILS
The following thumbnails lead to stills taken directly
from the video. Just click on the thumbnail to see the full picture. The stills have been slightly compressed for
faster loading, with possible minor loss of definition in some cases.
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