The test train arrived at Kensington a little early: the last passenger service still needed to pass through
20 January 2011 00:18 AMViewed 1238 times
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X'Trapolis 33M passes through Kensington on a clearance and signal sighting test run to Craigieburn
The section as far as Newmarket had already been signed off, the trains cleared to run to Flemington Racecourse.
20 January 2011 00:25 AMViewed 1666 times
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Crawling along at walking pace at Ascot Vale: staff checking the platform clearances
20 January 2011 00:30 AMViewed 1538 times
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Slowing down for Essendon station
20 January 2011 00:40 AMViewed 1419 times
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Stopped over the Buckley Street level crossing, so the staff can leave the cab
20 January 2011 00:40 AMViewed 1311 times
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Crawling along the platform at Essendon
20 January 2011 00:41 AMViewed 1279 times
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All clear at Essendon
20 January 2011 00:42 AMViewed 1263 times
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Inspecting the platform at Strathmore
20 January 2011 00:50 AMViewed 1188 times
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Inspecting the platform at Strathmore
20 January 2011 00:51 AMViewed 1567 times
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18M leads another test run to Craigieburn, running at something resembling normal line speed
21 January 2011 10:40 AMViewed 1558 times
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Between Broadmeadows and Coolaroo stations on the down
21 January 2011 10:41 AMViewed 1639 times
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Headed to Craigieburn to test out the new train wash
21 January 2011 10:41 AMViewed 1638 times
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