CountryLink XPT by junge1
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Description
The CountryLink XPT (Express Passenger Train) was introduced in 1982. It is based on the InterCity 125 High Speed Train (HST) designed by British Rail.
Each train consists of two power cars (one on each end) and six passenger cars.
The XPT power car features a Paxman VP 185 12 cylinder, turbo-charged diesel electric engine boasting 1492 kW or 2001hp.
Manufacturer: Commonwealth Engineering
Power car statistics:
Weight: 76 tonnes
Length: 17.3m
Width: 2.89m
Height: 4.03m
Service maximum speed: 160km/h (100mph)
Record speed: 193km/h (120mph)
The trains are operated by the New South Wales government and use standard gauge tracks.
Trains operate between Sydney and Brisbane twice daily. Northbound trains leave Central Station (Sydney) to Casino. From Casino to Brisbane, Roma St. Station is by coach.
The train in this picture is at platform one, Central Station, Sydney.
This picture was taken on 5 December 2011,
Sig...
Comments (35)
Faemike55
love the PP (Push-Pull) units! Great capture Sig!
bazza
Excellent capture of this express and info on it Sig.. Excellent
bimm3d
great POV and beautiful photo!!
rocdan
XPT THIS BABY CAN MOVE WHEN IT WANTS TO ,VERY LOVELY TAKE ON THIS WELL DONE
bobrgallegos
An outstanding capture with great POV!!
sharky_
Very fast train...makes travelling faster. Aloha
jayfar
A lovely shot and excellent info.
nefertiabet
Klasse Zug und Foto!!!
THROBBE
Nice way to get around! Great shot!
dakotabluemoon
That's a really cool train must be one of the fast ones.
T.Rex
That looks like a really cool train! Designed by British Rail? A bit difficult to beieve, but, the slow trains in the UK are probably due to old tracks. I'd like to see the inside (if possible). This has a beautiful paint scheme. Check out some of my train photos in my gallery here at Renderosity. Keep up the good work! :-)
vis151
That is awesome. Very different looking than the trains in Louisiana.
Isabelle711
Most excellent POV and info. :)))))) I have never rode a train of any kind. :( Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing. :))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))
Fidelity2
Super. I like it all the way. Thank you so much for this one a lot. 5+!
dbrv6
Nice shot and pov. Can not help to find trains interesting.
virginiese
Thanks for these informations Sig. Great capture of this train
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
drifterlee
Cool train and shot!
auntietk
Outstanding perspective shot ... wow ... it reached out from the page and grabbed me! Excellent work, my friend. You have the eye!
Rainastorm
Very cool...love riding these
emmecielle
Fantastic image and perspective! Great capture! :)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
HADCANCER
Excellent capture. Song i heard on viewing was: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP_NE4XZGAc
flavia49
great image
MagikUnicorn
Splendid capture
ELR
Nice POV
angora
beautiful image!!! great compo!!!
adrie
Cool capture of this train my friend.
debbielove
Yes Sig, I thought it looked....familiar! lol Good shot, catching the whole of the train! Often not possible on British stations, as they curve.. lol These indeed do still run in the U.K. and reach 125mph at some points on the ride.. (Not many though! lol One is just North of Grantham, Lincolnshire, where the Mallard broke the world record speed for Steam Engines.. Its very straight for a long way!) Thanks.. Rob
bebert
nice view