South Coast Bus
14 April 2021
South Coast Bus operates charter and school bus services, as well as V/Line and public route bus services around Phillip Island, Wonthaggi and South Gippsland.
South Dynon locomotive depot
29 May 2022
Located between Dynon and Footscray Roads next to Moonee Ponds Creek, the South Dynon locomotive depot is the home of broad and standard gauge diesel locomotives in Victoria.
South Gippsland Highway level crossing removal project
25 February 2022
The South Gippsland Highway level crossing on the Dandenong line at Dandenong South has been removed by raising the road on a bridge.
South Gippsland Railway
13 March 2021
South Gippsland Railway operated trains between Nyora, Korumburra, and Leongatha until November 2015.
South Melbourne Depot
14 March 2012
South Melbourne Depot was located on the corner of Kings Way and Dorcas Street in South Melbourne. It was replaced by Southbank Depot in 1997.
South Morang rail extension project
20 January 2019
Extension of the Epping line a few kilometres to South Morang, as well as the duplication of the existing line between Keon Park and Epping.
Southbank Depot
24 February 2023
Southbank Tram Depot located on the Port Melbourne light rail line supplies trams to route 12, 30, 35 and 96.
Southern Aurora Memorial Garden
29 September 2022
Located opposite Violet Town station the garden commemorates the crash of the Southern Aurora passenger train in February 1969, and was officially opened on the 10th February 2019. Ex-Southern Aurora carriage NAM 2337 forms part of the display.
Southern Cross Station
10 May 2023
Southern Cross Station is the main interstate and regional station for Melbourne. The full set of photos is at my other site, Rail Geelong.
Southern Cross Station office towers
2 September 2019
The 664 Collins Street and 699 Bourke Street office towers have been built atop Southern Cross Station platforms 13 through 16
Southern Cross Station storm damage, 2010
4 May 2010
On Saturday 6 March 2010 a storm hit Melbourne with severe wind gusts and hailstones up to 10 centimetres wide. Rail and hail ripped large holes in the roof of Southern Cross Station, leading to its evacuation and forcing metropolitan and country trains to bypass the station. Repairs were estimated to cost $5 million, with 43 of the 60 air pillows needing replacement, work commencing in April 2010 and lasting 12 to 14 weeks.
Southern Cross Station trackwork 2019
23 October 2019
On the weekend of 19-23 October 2019 Southern Shorthaul Railroad operated works trains to Southern Cross Station, carrying ballast, rail, sleepers and everything else needed to replace two double compounds in the yard at the north end of platforms 3 and 4.
Southern Cross Station trackwork 2023
24 March 2023
In March 2023 Southern Shorthaul Railroad operated works trains to Southern Cross Station, carrying ballast, rail, sleepers and everything else needed to replace the tracks between platforms 2 and 3.
Southern Cross Station works trains
18 August 2006
During 2004-06 short trains operated between Southern Cross Station and the Creek Sidings at North Melbourne, carrying spoil, asphalt, and other materials for the station redevelopment project. CFCLA and SSR T classes were the usual motive power
Southern Shorthaul Railroad Bendigo transfers
12 May 2023
Southern Shorthaul Railroad has the maintenance contract for the Pacific National fleet of broad gauge locomotives, running regular transfer runs between Melbourne and Bendigo with their own fleet of locomotives.
Southern Shorthaul Railroad derailment at West Footscray
1 April 2022
On Thursday 31 March 2022 a down grain train led by S317, T363 and P14 headed into Tottenham Yard, but P14 derailed on a set of points and ended up split between two tracks. Recovery of the train took a few days to complete.
Southern Shorthaul Railroad driver training
18 November 2017
In July 2017 Southern Shorthaul Railroad commenced operating driver training runs north and west of Melbourne, in preparation for the operation of grain trains on the standard gauge.
Southern Shorthaul Railroad grain hopper transfer
27 October 2015
In October 2015 Southern Shorthaul Railroad overhauled a rake of BGGX/BGGY grain hoppers at their Bendigo Workshops and transported them by road to Benalla, were they were placed on standard gauge for the trip north to NSW.
Southern Shorthaul Railroad Kensington grain
25 May 2023
In November 2017 Southern Shorthaul Railroad commenced operating broad gauge grain trains to the Kensington mill in suburban Melbourne.
Southern Shorthaul Railroad launch train to Bairnsdale
17 May 2022
On Tuesday 17 May 2022 Southern Shorthaul Railroad ran a short empty container train from Melbourne to Bairnsdale for the public launch of the new Fenning Intermodal Freight Terminal (FIFT) at the former Bosworth Road log sidings, returning to Melbourne on Thursday 19 May.
Southern Shorthaul Railroad NSW grain trains
12 October 2022
Southern Shorthaul Railroad operates grain trains throughout New South Wales to both domestic customers and export terminals.
Southern Shorthaul Railroad standard gauge locomotive transfers
25 January 2022
Southern Shorthaul Railroad transfers standard gauge locomotives between Melbourne, SRHC Seymour and NSW for maintenance.
Southern Shorthaul Railroad Victorian standard gauge grain
18 May 2023
In August 2017 Southern Shorthaul Railroad commenced operating grain trains on the standard gauge in Victoria.
Southern Shorthaul Railroad works trains
21 May 2023
Since August 2019 Southern Shorthaul Railroad has been operating works trains on the Melbourne suburban rail network on behalf of Metro Trains Melbourne.
Spare parts for Melbourne trams
29 November 2022
Spare bits and pieces for the fleet of Melbourne trams
Special trains to Flemington Racecourse and Melbourne Showgrounds
22 October 2022
Additional train services are run for major events at Flemington Racecourse and the Melbourne Showgrounds.
Speed restriction signage
25 April 2022
Trackside signage is used to indicate to train drivers the presence of speed restrictions
Spencer Street Station pedestrian subways
3 December 2022
Until the 2005 redevelopment as Southern Cross Station, passengers at Spencer Street Station used a pedestrian subway to access the platforms, as well as to pass under Spencer Street.
Sprinter derailment, July 2017
28 July 2017
On July 28 2017 Sprinter 7010 derailed at the southern end of Southern Cross platform 6 and 7, with one one axle leaving the rails
SRHC - 2010 fireworks special
31 December 2010
S303 and B74 lead a special train for SRHC members between Seymour and Melbourne on New Years Eve.
SRHC - Albury Standard Gauge Tour, November 2018
24 November 2018
On 24 November 2018 the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre ran their first public tour on standard gauge, from Seymour to Albury and return, via Southern Cross Station.
SRHC - Ararat Western Daylight tour 2022
26 February 2022
On Saturday 26 February 2022 SRHC ran their 'Western Daylight' tour from Seymour to Ararat via Melbourne. C501 led T357 and P22 with the standard gauge converted Spirit of Progress consist.
SRHC - B74 65th Birthday Tour to Geelong, July 2018
21 July 2018
On July 21, 2018 SRHC ran a special train from Seymour to Geelong and return to celebrate the 65th birthday of diesel locomotive B74. T357 and X31 also came along for the ride.
SRHC - Bairnsdale Blue Train Tour, January 2007
27 January 2007
On Saturday 27th of January 2007 the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre ran their Bairnsdale Blue Train tour from Seymour to Bairnsdale. T320 and T357 were the locos, along with State Car No. 4, 1BS, 4AS, 3AS, 227BRS, Mitta Mitta, and power van DT319
SRHC - Ballarat Blue Train Tour, December 2007
8 December 2007
The Seymour Railway Heritage Centre ran their 'Blue Train' from Ballarat to Seymour via Southern Cross, with locomotives B74 and T357, with Parlor Car in the consist
SRHC - Ballarat Blue Train Tour, May 2008
24 May 2008
On May 25 the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre ran a special train from Seymour to Melbourne to Ballarat and return. New V/Line liveried locomotive N468 took the train of blue S cars
SRHC - Bendigo Royal Train, March 2019
16 March 2019
On 16 March 2019 the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre operated the 'Bendigo Royal Train' from Seymour to Bendigo via Southern Cross and Echuca. B74 led S303 and Yarra, State Car 4, State Car 5, 30AE, Dining and Mitta Mitta.
SRHC - Camperdown tour, October 2008
11 October 2008
The Seymour Railway Heritage Centre ran a train from Seymour to Southern Cross, Geelong and Camperdown. N459 was the locomotive, with carriages including Parlor Car, Dining Car, Mitta Mitta, and four S cars.
SRHC - Captain's Choice charter to Warrnambool, April 2021
10 April 2021
On 7 April 2021 the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre ran a charter train from Melbourne to Warrnambool on behalf of Captain's Choice tours, who were running a six day regional Victoria and silo art tour. The train was stabled the night before at McIntyre, running via the GEB silos at Sunshine.
SRHC - Captain's Choice charter to Warrnambool, March 2021
27 March 2021
On 27 March 2021 the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre ran a charter train from Warrnambool to Melbourne on behalf of Captain's Choice tours, who were running a six day regional Victoria and silo art tour. The train was transferred the night before via Melbourne Yard and Sunshine.
SRHC - Captain's Choice charter to Warrnambool, March 2022
6 March 2022
On 6 March 2022 the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre ran a charter train from Warrnambool to Melbourne on behalf of Captain's Choice tours, who were running a six day regional Victoria and silo art tour. The train was transferred the night before via Melbourne Yard and Sunshine.
SRHC - Cruise Express 'Grand Rail and Sail' November 2022
6 November 2022
On Sunday 6 November 2022 the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre ran a special train from Melbourne to Albury transporting passengers on the Cruise Express 'Grand Rail and Sail ' tour of Victoria and NSW. S303 and T357 lead the train, made up of Parlor Car, 1BS, 4AS, 3AS, 11BS, 1CS and ex-V/Line power van 10PZ.
SRHC - Cruise Express 'Grand Southern Loop' August 2022
15 August 2022
On Monday 15 August 2022 the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre ran a special train from Stawell to Broadmeadows transporting passengers on the Cruise Express 'Grand Southern Loop' tour of NSW, South Australia and Victoria. N460 lead the train, made up of 1CS, 3AS, 4AS, 11BS, 1BS and Parlor Car.
SRHC - Cruise Express charter, April 2019
10 April 2019
On 10 April 2019 the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre ran a special standard gauge train from Albury to Southern Cross to convey passengers on a 'Cruise Express' tour. T357 and P22 led the train, with 1BS, 11BS, 4AS and Parlor Car in the consist.
SRHC - Cruise Express charter, July 2019
19 July 2019
On 19 July 2019 the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre ran a special broad gauge train from Seymour to Southern Cross to convey passengers on a 'Cruise Express' tour. X31 and B74 led the train, along with carriages State Car 4, Mitta Mitta, State Car 5, 30AE, 1BE, 14BE and Yarra.
SRHC - Cruise Express charter, May 2019
31 May 2019
On 31 May 2019 the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre ran a special standard gauge train from Albury to Southern Cross to convey passengers on a 'Cruise Express' tour. T357 and P22 led the train, with 1BS, 11BS, 4AS and Parlor Car in the consist.