RAIL NSW - TRAIN NETWORK FREQUENCIES

 Hello and Welcome Back.... Most intercity trains use a CDMA (Mobile Phone Network) type of network that, sadly, cannot be scanned.. But there are still some frequencies that can still be monitored..

Most rail yards use DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) for their communications, so you will need a scanner that can decode DMR..

Updated = 11/09/2022

 

FREQUENCIES

450.050 (State Wide) (old but still used sometimes)

 

INDIAN PACIFIC / OVERLAND (Great Southern Rail)
410.825 (On board staff, Loco Crew)
411.375 (Aust Wide)
412.000 (Aust Wide)
412.375 (Aust Wide)
418.925 (Staff & Loco Crew)
418.950 (Engine Crew)

XPT (Express Passenger Train)
450.250
414.575 (XPT Maintainence Centre) (Redfern)
410.750 (XPT Maintainence Centre) (Redfern)
418.8875 (XPT Maintainence Centre) (Redfern)

 

TRACK WORKERS (Flag / Maintenance)
450.400
450.4125
450.1125
450.1375
450.2125
477.025 (UHF CB)
477.050 (UHF CB)

 

SHUNTING (Various Train Yards)
410.700 (Shunt 1)
410.7125 (Shunt 2)
462.125 (Shunt 3)
462.1125 (Shunt 4)

VARIOUS TRAIN STATIONS
418.325 - Various inc Blue Mtns - NSW Wide
418.475 -  Various inc Blue Mtns - NSW Wide

451.28125 - Penrith

466.8625 - Central

412.1375 - Campbelltown
418.125 - Campbelltown
418.150 - Campbelltown
418.4625 - Campbelltown
410.625 - Strathfield
418.4125 - Strathfield
418.4875 - Richmond
411.1375 - Western Sydney
411.7375 - Western Sydney
412.3875 - Western Sydney
418.1875 - Western Sydney

 

PACIFIC NATIONAL 

418.3625 (Rooty Hill)
462.8625 (Port Botany)
463.3875 (Port Botany)
418.2125 (St Peters)
464.7375 (Clyde)

418.2625 (Clyde)
464.4625 (Clyde)
465.6625 (Clyde)
418.2125 (Rooty Hill)
418.375 (Chullora)
411.525 (Chullora)
463.675 (Chullora)

463.2125 (Chullora)
462.8625 (Chullora)
463.3875 (Chullora)
411.375 (Enfield)
418.250 (Enfield)
418.275 (Enfield)
418.3625 (Enfield)
464.0625 (Enfield)
411.625 (NSW Wide)
412.375 (NSW Wide)
411.375 (NSW Wide)

 

SSR - Southern Shorthaul Rail
410.700
462.1125
410.7125
462.125

 

QUBE
411.150 - Botany Terminal
411.1375 - Botany Terminal
411.7375 - Botany Terminal
412.3875 - Botany Terminal
492.3375 - St Peters Terminal

506.6125 - Minto

 

UGL Rail
462.4125 - Broadmeadow
450.025 - Broadmeadow
450.2625 - Broadmeadow
462.900 - Broadmeadow
462.2625 - Broadmeadow
490.025 - Unipart Rail (Clyde)
490.6625 - Unipart Rail (Clyde)
418.3875 - Rail Services
418.4750 - Rail Services

EDI RAIL
463.600 (Clyde) 

INTERMODAL   
465.675 (Enfield)

471.750 (Minto)
 

ARTC
465.900 (Botany)

 

PROGRESS RAIL
485.100
494.975 

BLOOR RAIL
495.0125 (Oak Flats)

TRANSPORT NSW (NSW Wide)
457.06875
457.04375
467.04375
457.050
467.050

SYDNEY TRAINS
450.1375
450.2125
450.4125
411.625
411.175
410.625
410.925
450.475
450.100
450.450
411.525
450.250
411.7375
412.3875
411.1375
411.625 (Katoomba Shunting Yards)
411.625 (Newcastle Wide)
410.700 (Aust Wide)
410.7125 (Aust Wide)

 

YARDS
418.200 (Clyde)
418.2625 (Clyde/Enfield)
418.2875 (Clyde)
418.300 (Clyde)
410.650 (Clyde)
412.225 (Clyde)

418.1375 (Hornsby)
418.2625 (Hornsby)
418.2875 (Hornsby)
418.300 (Hornsby)
418.4625 (Hornsby)

 

VARIOUS

489.225 - Zig Zag Rail (Lithgow)
494.925 - Thirlmere Rail Museum

500.600 - Carriage Works (Redfern)
474.100 - Loco Sheds (Redfern)

509.575 - Independant Railroad Aust (Minto)

 

 

Photo - Michael Bailey (Campbelltown, NSW) (1991)

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DIESEL DIARY

 Hello and Welcome Back... Wicked Video on Board a SSR Diesel Locomotive...

A cab ride on Southern Shorthaul Railroad locomotive C509 leading three other C class from Rodes to Cowan NSW on a heavy grain train.

The Sounds are amazing.. Put into widescreen and use headphones :)

 

 

LINKS

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9eupLNnA4YcuFDZv6pU_eg

 

 

WICKED PHOTO

 Hello and Welcome Back... This would make a wicked wallpaper for your computer...

Amazing..

VARIOUS FREQUENCIES (NSW)

Hello and Welcome Back... Some Various Frequencies

Media (Camera - Camera) 466.2875 (DCS116) (NFM)
Media (Camera Setup) 486.375 (DCS116) (NFM)
Media (Sound Checks) 486.950 (DCS116) (NFM)
Media (Director) 507.475 (DCS116) (NFM)

ADVANT Couriers (Sydney Tower / MLC) (50w)
507.575
507.600 (Ch1 Dispatch)
507.725
507.875
508.175
508.575

PACIFIC NATIONAL (Rail)
418.100
418.250
454.000
465.575
469.650

ALLIANCE AIRLINES
491.8375
485.100
129.750

4KZ (Queensland) Shortwave service
5055khz (1 kilowatt)

RFDS (Royal Flying Doctors Service) (NSW)
2020khz (2.020mhz)
4055khz (4.055mhz)
6920khz (6.920mhz)

RAAF (NSW)
301.500 (Air - Air Refuel)
282.800 (Search & Rescue)

SYDNEY AIRPORT
120.800 (Helecopter ch)

AWESOME PHOTO

Found this photo on the web, would make a great wallpaper for your computer...

THIRLMERE FESTIVAL OF STEAM

Hello and welcome back..

This weekend see's the Thirlmere Fetival of Steam take place with a special Steam train making an entrance.

After years of Restoration work, Steam Engine 3526 is set to make an appearance.

LINKS

https://www.facebook.com/nswgrc35class/

https://www.thirlmerefestivalofsteam.com/trains

https://www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/events

http://www.australiansteam.com/3526.htm


Sorry, but posts have to be short as my internet is a bloody mess, has been since December... sadly wont be fixed till April.
Thanks Telstra

4204 & 3642 LOCOMOTIVES ON THE WEEKEND

Hello and welcome back... Big weekend just past with the 150 years of Train Travel in the Blue Mountains.

I managed to grab my camera and get some photos of these amazing locomotives. To my surprise, the other end of the 3642 Steam was a 4204 Diesel (or what i call a Bull Nose Diesel). I used to catch this train from Cambelltown NSW to Central on the weekends (late 80s / early 90s).
The best thing about this train was that it only stopped at 2 stations (Liverpool & Strathfield) before arriving at Central.
It also used to fly through Macquarie Fields Railway Station in 2-3 seconds flat...

 Love this Beast - 4204

And this Beast 2 - 3642

I would like to dedicate the photo above to my best friend / mate - Damien Rowe who passed away from bowel cancer. He was 29.
Last time i photographed this train, Damien was beside me taking photos and discussing / comparing photo captures of this amazing train.
I felt that he was beside me in spirit this time.
RIP Damien. 

150 YEARS OF TRAIN TRAVEL IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

Hello and welcome back... Train Buffs will love this.

This weekend (Fri 21st - Sun 23rd July 2017) sees the marking of 150 years of Train Travel in the Blue Mountains, NSW and to celebrate the occasion you can...

1 - (Friday) Catch A Steam Train (3642) from Central to Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains (one way only) leaving Central at 10am and arriving Wentworth Falls at 12.20pm. (Update - Sold Out)

2 - (Saturday) Catch a Steam Train (3642) from Penrith to Valley Heights and Return.
Four trips are leaving Penrith - 9.25am, 11.25am, 1.25pm & 3.25pm.
Journey is about 70mins in total.

3 - (Saturday) Catch a 'Red Rattler' (Electric Set F1) from Penrith to Blacktown and return.
Four trips are leaving Penrith - 9.25am, 10.25am, 12.15pm & 2.10pm.
Journey is around 50mins
Special Note - One of the Carriages is the first original train to cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge back in 1932

4 - (Sunday) Catch a Steam Train (3642) from Lawson to Katoomba, (Blue Mountains) and return.
Four trips are leaving Lawson - 10.30am, 11.35am, 1.05pm & 2.25pm.
Journey time is 1 hour.

LINKS

https://www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/bm150  (info and ticket purchase)

http://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/story/4503454/all-steamed-up-blue-mountains-rail-line-marks-150-years/

http://www.railpage.com.au/news/s/150-years-of-trains-in-the-blue-mountains1


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Isn't she Beautiful?

Remember the days?

#Rail150
#BMrail150
#BlueMountains
#SteamTrains
#RedRattler
#3642

CLYDE GM 4202 DIESEL TRIP TO ORANGE NSW

Hello and welcome back... Mark your calendars for this.

On Saturday July 1st 2017, a special trip will take place with a Clyde GM 4202 Diesel at the helm headed to Orange NSW. (pic below)

This magnificent beast of a train (I call them a Bull Nose Diesel) will leave Central Station at 7.25am.

Timetable (good to get photos)

Outbound Trip:

Sydney — dep 7.25am

Strathfield — 7.40am

Parramatta — 7.55am

Penrith — 8.20am

Springwood — 8.50am

Lithgow — 10.15am

Orange — arr 12.55pm

Return Trip:

Orange — dep 2.55pm

Lithgow — 5.45pm

Springwood — 7.20pm

Penrith — 7.45pm

Parramatta — 8.25pm

Strathfield — 8.40pm

Sydney — 8.55pm

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS CLICK HERE


I have a huge soft spot for these Diesels.
I used to live in Campbelltown NSW in the late 80s / early 90s, and used to catch this very engine for a 2 stop (Liverpool, Strathfield) trip to Central.
Having this huge engine up front is an experience in itself, the sheer raw power is amazing.
I remember we used to fly through Minto station in 3 seconds flat.
Having a father who worked on the railways, i once got to walk through the walkways between the 2 main engines inside this beast, my hair was literately standing on end
Love those days...

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TRAIN TRACKER - TRACK TRAINS IN REAL TIME

Hello and welcome back....

 

This is neat, its a live map showing current Trains, inc Electrics and Diesels with information on destination, run set, run No, current location and line occupation.

Map refreshes every 15sec

Electric Train on Strathfield line (above)..

Diesel on the Blue Mountains line (above)
 

 

LINKS

 

The website you can find this info is = https://anytrip.com.au/region/nsw

Great for Train Enthusiasts.

 

#TrackTrains
#TrainTracker

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3801 TRAIN TOUR COMPANY EVICTED

Hello and welcome back... Sad news for Train lovers as the 3801 Vintage Tour Company were evicted from their Eveleigh warehouse.

The 3801 vintage train company runs mostly Diesel locos, similar to the train i used to catch from Campbelltown to Central back in the late 80s / early 90s.

These beautiful bullet nose (that's what i call them) diesels were a hoot to catch. The sheer raw power of these beasts were amazing, often going thru Minto / Ingleburn railway stations in 3 seconds flat.
I used to sit in the first carriage so i could hear the diesel, powering up after leaving the few stops it had.

(if i was rich, i would have one of these locos in my back yard :))

The 3801 tour company was locked out of the site (they even changed the padlocks) all thanks to latest NSW Government using 'safety standards' as the main reason.

Hope the 3801 can get back on their feet and find somewhere new to locate so these amazing engines can see the light of day again.

Read the full story here

TRAIN DRIVERS VIEW

Hello and welcome back... Found this interesting.

My dad was a Train Driver, started out as a Fireman on Steam Trains (shoveling coal), then made it to driver for Diesels and eventually Electrics around the City Circle (and suburbs)

He is a nervous wreak..

He smokes a pack a day of cigarettes to try and keep his nerves at bay and has had a failed marriage.

His fatality count was around 8. (he doesn't talk about it) so its what i remember.

He is now retired, but is still scarred by experience.

Next time you travel by train, have a think about the person driving the train, who probably got up at 2am to start their shift, has to put up with near misses, rocks being thrown at the train, people spitting and yelling at them and the nightmares that continue long after their shift finishes..

That was never in the job description...

STEAM WEEKEND - BLUE MOUNTAINS

Hello and welcome back.... Living in the Blue Mountains has its advantages, Excellent for radio receiving given the height advantage (most of the time) and every now and then a special occasion happens.
This weekend see's the Valley Heights Steam Museum run 2 steam engines (5917 & 3237) and a 4906 Locomotive at the rear to help in steep times.
This event is celebrating 100 years of steam in the Mountains

Communications were monitored on State Rail traffic channel 450.050Mhz and occasional Springwood Station on 418.475Mhz

Photos By Michael Bailey NSW

Even the Indian Pacific paid a visit

LINKS

http://infobluemountains.net.au/locodepot/

http://infobluemountains.net.au/locodepot/tram/index.shtml

http://infobluemountains.net.au/rail/

#ValleyHights
#Springwood
#Rail
#BlueMountains

TRAINS, TRAINS & MORE TRAINS

Hello and welcome back.....I thought I would post some Trains that go through the Blue Mountains on a regular basis, Mainly using 450.050mhz to stay in contact.

Photos by Michael Bailey, Springwood, NSW

NSW RAIL - EMD TRAIN STRUGGLE

Hello and welcome back........ Not only am I a huge Aviation fan, I also am a huge Rail fan. In my younger days I used to catch a train home from Strathfield to Campbelltown NSW.
My choice was catch the electric train straight away or wait 30mins and catch a EMD? Diesel that would fly through stations at 3 seconds flat
I chose the Diesel, the best part was I often went into the second cab (engine) where the guard used to sit, but now the guard was required to sit with the driver thus leaving the second engine empty. Not sure if you were allowed (would not dare touch anything) but the sound was electrifying, something I will never forget.

This video is a similar train that I used to catch (EMD)- I used to nickname them a bullnose diesel because of the light in the middle.
Make sure you click 720p and change to fullscreen, the sound is incredable. Massive thanks to Rod Williams for the video.

TRACKWORK - Diesel T381 & G514

Hello and welcome back.... These trains were taking part in track-work near Valley Heights NSW. I have never seen these Diesels before so I thought it was interesting.

 

FREQUENCIES

State Traffic = 450.050mhz
Springwood Station = 418.475mhz
Trackwork = 477.025mhz

I found the trackwork frequency by using "Close Call" on my Uniden Scanner