Well, it has been a long time coming, but the October long weekend finally saw the second Streamliners event down at the Goulburn Roundhouse.
It was never going to be easy to top the 2016 event, but from appearances, it seems Bernie and the Streamliner gang pulled it off.
This time I decided to head there for the opening day, having gone on Sunday the first time round. The crowd had already started when we arrived at 9am, and continued to grow during the course of the morning.
While most came for the locos, afterall that was the whole point of the event, for me it was the catching up with a large number of old friends, meeting new ones I've only known online, and even meeting some viewers of my YouTube channel, that made the day as great as it was.
As one grows steadily more aged and derelict, suddenly the social side of the hobby becomes far more important.
Shame it takes events like this to bring everyone together.
Now to wait for the much hoped announcement of a Streamliners #3.
Whats say Bernie????? :-)
A guy who is probably as iconic as all the locomotives he brings together.
While there is a large team of people who work hard to bring Streamliners together, there is no doubt that without Bernie Baker's vision, and hard work, it would never have become a thing.
Bernie is seen here giving the opening speech.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Along with P22, World Series 961 was one of the main things I looked forward to seeing on the day.
961 is one of only four members of her class still surviving and has recently been saved for the future by the '961 Preservation Group'.
Whoever they are :-)
Whoever they are :-)
Photo: Brad Peadon
The awesome Chris Walters, an incredibly talented photographer, designer, publisher, and mate.
Never catch up enough with this chap.
Chris, along with Motive Power Publications, were behind the Streamliners Program handed out at the entrance.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Sadly a good portion of the actual museum was blocked off for this Streamliners. Some parts were still accessible though.
Preserved brakevan CHG-17063.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Ooooooohhhh pretty colours.
Photo: Brad Peadon
CLP11 CL17 on display in the roundhouse..
Photo: Brad Peadon
CLP9 front and centre on the turntable.
The livery has variously been nicknamed 'Vegemite' and 'McDonalds', but is actually advertising 'Auscision Models'.
It sure does make a striking view and will be covered more in part 2.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Dominik Giemza flying the 'Australian National' flag.
Photo: Brad Peadon
A looksie in the guts of GM19, another Streamliner in the gradual process of restoration.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Fellow YouTuber Josh Russell of 'J Russell Productions'.
Check out his Streamliner coverage HERE!
Video capture: Brad Peadon
GM19 bogie.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Photo: Brad Peadon
CLP9 from between GM10 and GM19.
Three locomotives that once were all South Australians.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Photo: Brad Peadon
Keiran made a surprise appearance away from his normal exhibition habitat.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Photo: Brad Peadon
Finally got to meet Mr Scott Mitchell (The Inspector) somewhere other than the usual Farcebook method.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Linda Mcfarlane enjoying one of the day's brief moments of sunshine.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Photo: Brad Peadon
CLP9 from between GM19 and S311.
Three locomotives that once were all South Australians.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Photo: Brad Peadon
Impressive much!
Photo: Brad Peadon
Mr C Class - Kev Schultz.
Thanks for tolerating this diehard ALCo fan ;-)
Photo: Brad Peadon
YouTube sensation Kevin 'K-Med' Medley.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Three states - Seven liveries.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Not an ALCo design, but impressive nonetheless.
Huge shout out to Chumrail for the way they turned out 42105. Truly glistened in that occasional sunlight.
Photo: Brad Peadon
If you are an Aussie railfan and don't know the names Leon Oberg and Mark Carter, it may be time to look for a different hobby.
Two of our country's leading rail photographers and great blokes.
Photo: Brad Peadon
The T and P classes were there to represent the 100-year anniversary of Electro-Motive Corporation.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Great to catch up with ol mates Matt Steward and Raymond Rowe. If only Daven had been able to make it.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Those clouds were about to have a massive dump upon us, but before that, they made for a great backdrop.
Photo: Brad Peadon
One's asawa being quite patient with my hobby.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Buggar, I wanted a bit of a squiz in there :-(
Photo: Brad Peadon
The hood unit end of the lineup.
P22 was the other unit I was most wanting to get a look at.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Three Bulldogs - Three states.
4204: New South Wales
S311: Victoria
GM19: South Australia
Photo: Brad Peadon
GM10: Australia's oldest serving locomotive.
Photo: Brad Peadon
MODEL BULLDOGS!
All models were from the Diamond Valley Railway.
Photo: Brad Peadon
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Thanks To:
Bernie Baker & The Streamliners Team.
Kevin Medley - Ana Peadon
The many, many friends (new and old) who I caught up with.
Photo: Brad Peadon
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Of Interest:
4-3-1987
Photo: Brad Peadon
Soundoff: Streamliners 2016
Coming soonish: SRF Website - SRF Youtube
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