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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 17/05/2026

The annual Thirlmere Festival of Steam was held at the NSW rail museum over the weekend, with a variety of heritage steam locomotives out on display and hauling runs toward Buxton or Picton. More photos & write up on my blog: linesidelens.com/thirlmere-fe... #photography#trainspotting#trains

Yellow and maroon coloured heritage diesel locomotive pulls similarly coloured passengers cars through a dirt cutting

Distinctive green and black steam locomotive pulling a rake of maroon coloured passenger carriages with bushland in the background

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 06/04/2026

3526 ("The Nanny") was out on the rails over the weekend, running laps between Hornsby and Rhodes on the T9. Blog post with more photos: railblog.astrial.org/3526-at-beecroft #trains #sydneytrains #photography

Head-on view of black and green steam locomotive rounding a tight curve next to a platform pushing vintage carriages

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 28/03/2026

Spotting some evening K Sets — blog post now up railblog.astrial.org/evening-ks/ (incl. more photos!) With the upcoming April timetable changes, these trains are set to become even rarer, and eventually phased out pending "Suburban" OSCar refurbishments #trains #photography

Silver double-decker suburban train crossing a road level crossing at sunset, during golden hour, framed by overhead power lines and gum trees in the background

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 16/02/2026

Maitland Picnic Train crawls toward the railway bridge parallel to the B83 on its return journey toward Central after a short pause to allow a Mariyung to pass, led by 4903 15th Feb 2026 #trains #photography

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 02/02/2026

After almost 56 years in service, the last V set revenue service ran on 30 Jan from Lithgow to Central, an eight car set of V25 and V10. The ends of the train were painted its the original "Blue Goose" livery and was greeted at Central by crowds of train enthusiasts 🧵 1/ #photography #trains

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 31/01/2026

Hectic but well worth it! RIP V sets, you'll be missed

An eight-car long special V set with an orange headboard reading "Final V Set Revenue Service Lithgow to Central 30th January 2026" led by V25 trailed by V10 sits at Platform 2 of Central. The rear end of the train has been painted in the "Grey Goose" original livery, featuring blue and grey stripes.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 20/12/2025

Brisbane XPT led by 2009 arrives into Hornsby on a warm sunny day. Trailed by 2015. 18th Dec 2025 #trains #photography

Front-on view of a blue and yellow XPT train numbered "2009". The watermark of the photographer's Instagram, @azyrite.photo is visible in white text at the bottom left corner.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 10/10/2025

D set testing is well underway on the BMT with the first scheduled revenue train in under a week Time is ticking for the old V sets! #trains

A sleek modern double decker "Mariyung" train with a black and orange accented front and digital destination display reading "Mt Victoria" passing through a curved platform.

The front of a modern double decker Mariyung train, numbered D51 with black and orange highlights passing through the platform at Mount Victoria station with an empty destination board.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 10/07/2025

D1 on the up leading a Central service past Wondabyne, trailed by D153 on the 7th Jul. Mostly unedited bar cropping to 16:10, camera (EOS 600D) courtesy of a friend. #photography #trains #sydneytrains

A new orange, silver and black double decker "Mariyung" intercity train traveling along tracks on a causeway next to Mullet Creek. The tracks are curved, with only the first and a bit of the second carriage visible as the train is approaching the camera on the further of two tracks. Overhead wires are visible and a rusted gantry can be seen behind the train. The background is forested and there are hills. The sky is a dull clear colour.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 10/07/2025

A Gordon via Central T9 service arriving into Concord West, run by T97 trailed by T27 at sunset. Taken 9th Jul #photography #trains #sydneytrains

A steel double-decker 8-car suburban "Tangara" train with a yellow and black front, and yellow doors passes under an overhead wire gantry on the centre right track out of four tracks. The red target plate on the front of the train indicates T97 while the destination board is empty, presumably broken. Some short buildings can be seen to the left and right of the rail corridor with some light graffiti. The sky is a light blue colour with some clouds and the lighting is that of a sunset from the left.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 07/07/2025

A Sydney-bound Central Coast & Newcastle service run by a D set departs Wondabyne, trailed by D60. Taken on the 7th July #photography #trains #sydneytrains

The rear of an orange, silver and black double-decker intercity Mariyung train on the left track, departing the small station of Wondabyne, with some other silver and black carriages visible as it curves further down the tracks. Two tracks with concrete sleepers and gravel ballast are visible, with the right track vacant. Flanking the tracks are two short concrete platforms each with a small shelter and a bench. Overhead catenary wires are visible with a gantry supporting them toward the far end of the platforms. The sky is bright and clear and there are forested hills in the background.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 28/06/2025

Yesterday was the last day for the V sets on the Central Coast and Newcastle Line Having operated for 55 years (since 1970!), their replacements, the D sets, feature improved accessibility, power points and tray tables. Picture: V41, the last 8 car V set on the CCN, terminating at Central #trains

Looking onto three tracks between platforms at night, with an orange, grey and red intercity V set train on the right next to platform 9. Fluorescent lights on the platform shelters illuminate the image. On platform 9 several railfans and staff in high vis can be seen.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 04/06/2025

Back at Milsons Point, A57 heading toward North Sydney Captured 31st May, unedited, camera courtesy of a friend #photography #sydney #trains

A yellow double-decker suburban "Waratah A set" train stopped at a station with the digital display board reading "North Sydney". The train's body is grey with yellow doors and high-rise buildings are visible in the background. The lighting is that of the early evening.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 26/04/2025

From earlier the same day, XPT 2015 passing Macdonaldtown (messed up the focus here, whoops!)

An out-of-focus image showing XPT power car number 2015 in motion, pulling three visible cars, passing under steel gantries. The power car's distinctive blue, white and yellow livery is clearly visible but the details are unclear owing to the soft focus. Surrounding railway infrastructure, overhead wires, signals, and trackside graffiti-covered walls are partially visible, along with multiple other tracks. The sky is fairly blown out and appears overcast.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 26/04/2025

XPT 2003 terminating at Central after finishing its run from Grafton plus a cheeky V set in the background #trainspotting #sydneytrains #trains #photography

An XPT passenger train stands at the platform of Central Station under partly cloudy skies. The train's blue, white and yellow livery is visible, its side showing signs of weathering and use. In the background, the station signage reading "CENTRAL" and other platform details can be seen clearly, along with additional rail lines and infrastructure. The sky is oversaturated.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 24/04/2025

Quite the oddity- T53 at Milsons Point with a black target plate (Hornsby) instead of the typical red (Mortdale) The Tangara on the left is T153 (iirc), an ex-G set, with their old door buttons #photography #sydney #sydneytrains #trains

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 24/04/2025

M34 heading towards Liverpool via Strathfield, passing Petersham on the Down Local Despite being fairly old in the suburban fleet, I think the Millenniums have a futuristic look, particularly with the uniquely shaped front Unedited, camera courtesy of a friend #photography #sydney #trains

A bright yellow and grey passenger train exiting a brick railway underpass, slightly curving towards the camera. The destination board of the train reads "Liverpool" in a serif font. Overhead electrical wiring and support structures are visible. Some graffiti is present on the underpass' brick walls.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 16/04/2025

The coathanger! From Milsons Point Station #photography #sydney

The Sydney Harbour Bridge at sunset. The distinctive steel arch is in the centre of the image and is illuminated by a soft golden light. Modern apartments are visible in the foreground to the right of the image, while an ornate vintage-style lamppost is visible in the lower right corner closer to the camera. The sky is a soft, pastel colour with scattered clouds.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 09/04/2025

A75 passing Summer Hill on the down on a T1 service towards Penrith Captured 2nd of March p.s. we need more Sydney trains railfans on Bluesky! #photography #trains #transit #sydneytrains

A bright yellow train traveling on tracks. The front of the train is yellow, whilst the sides are a silver-grey colour. The doors have thick yellow borders. There are multiple railway tracks laid on ballast, with overhead wires visible. In the background are trees and some residential buildings, behind a tall steel fence that protects the railway corridor. The sky is overcast, and the lighting is even.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 07/04/2025

B20 near Beecroft in the down direction towards Hornsby Captured 30th of March #photography #trains #transit #sydneytrains

A Sydney Trains commuter train traveling on a curved section of track surrounded by ballast beneath a concrete bridge. The train has a distinctive orange front cab with a large windshield. The digital destination plate above the windshield reads "Hornsby". To the left side of the tracks is a signal light showing green above red. The scene is set in a cutting with concrete retaining walls visible on the right side and vegetation-covered embankments on the left. There are supporting metal poles visible around the track with overhead wiring. The sky is overcast and there are eucalyptus trees in the background.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 30/03/2025

T42 in the rain at Beecroft on Platform 2, heading down. #photography #transit #trains #sydneytrains

A suburban "Tangara" train stopped at a station during heavy rainfall. The platform surface is wet, reflecting the rain and creating a glossy appearance. Raindrops are clearly visible, splashing on the ground and causing a misty spray around the train. The train has bright yellow doors that are open, showing the inside the carriage where a few passengers can be seen seated or standing. Trees surround the station, partially obscured by the misty conditions of the rainstorm. The platform has clear blue and yellow dots for safety and accessibility, and overhead wires and lights are also visible. The platform is empty of people.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 23/03/2025

A CAF Urbos 100 serving the L4 towards Carlingford on a rainy day. Pantograph is down as it passes over the green tracks near Tramway Avenue. Captured today, 23rd of March #photography #transit #sydney #railways #trams

A red and white tram rounds a curve of green track in an urban area. The tram's digital destination board reads "L4 Carlingford". The sky is overcast and the ground is wet. The track is surrounded by low bushes and there are short trees to the left, in the background.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 18/03/2025

Looking in the up direction on the tracks at Wondbyne Station. Wondabyne is a request stop on the Intercity Central Coast & Newcastle line and a favourite for trainspotters (like myself!) Some of my other photos are also taken from this stop. Taken 2nd of March #photography #trains #transit

A photo taken close to the ground showing a railway track which creates a sense of perspective. The rails disappear around a curve in the distance. On both sides of the railway, there's a platform with fences, lights, benches and a shelter. The platforms are raised above ground level and have safety railings. The station and tracks are surrounded by lush greenery and there are hills in the background. Overhead wires are visible on a partly cloudy day.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 16/03/2025

Endeavour (N set) at Central. These diesel multiple units serve relatively shorter routes and are equipped with an accessible toilet and luggage facilities. They typically run in 2 car sets, occasionally 4 during peak hours. Taken on the 2nd of March. #photography #trains #transit

Two connected train carriages side-by-side at a station platform. Both doors are open, showing the interior of the train. There are accessibility symbols next to the doors, with the one on the left indicating bicycle access and the other wheelchair access. The door is yellow, whilst the rest of the train is silver-grey. The top of a building is visible in the background, made of brick. The image is taken during daytime, and the sky is overcast.

The interior of the train. It is clean and brightly lit, with white walls and ceiling and reversible blue-patterned fabric chairs in a 3-2 configuration. The chairs have a headrest and yellow handles on aisle seats. Large clear windows line both sides, providing views of the station platform outside. The station appears empty, and natural daylight fills the carriage.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 15/03/2025

XPT 2019 at Central, on Platform 3 (if I am not mistaken). Captured 2nd of March. #photography #trains #sydneytrains

This image shows a close-up of a blue and yellow long train at a station. The front of the train is prominent, with a streamlined design. The nose of the train is curved, with the number "2019" displayed on the front in white. The train's body is primarily blue, with a lighter blue wave pattern running from the middle to the rear. The platform is visible in the foreground, with square tiles arranged in a grid pattern. In the background, a dark-colored train compartment can be seen. The sky above is slightly overcast, with some buildings visible in the background. The overall atmosphere appears to be a busy, modern train station.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 14/03/2025

V set visible through the window of a Mariyung (D set) at Strathfield. Captured on the first Mariyung in service on the 3rd of December, 2024. #photography #trains

View from inside a sleek and modern train, looking through a window at another train parked at a station platform. The stationary train is an old corrugated-style silver with yellow accents, double-decked, and has visible doors and windows. Behind it, there are multiple apartment buildings with brick and beige facades. The station platform is empty and features a white fence, signage, overhead cables, and a lamp post. The sky is cloudy, and the atmosphere feels urban.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 14/03/2025

H7 on the down towards Wyong passing Wondabyne Station. Taken on the 2nd of March. #photography #trains #train

A train passing a small railway station called "Wondabyne," with the camera looking at the end of the blue and yellow rear carriage. The train is modern in appearance, and traveling along tracks that run alongside a calm river. The surrounding landscape is lush, featuring green forested hills under a partly cloudy blue sky.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 12/03/2025

Tangara passing Summer Hill on the down. Captured 2nd of March #photography #trains

A train passing close to the camera with a cloudy sky in the background. The side of the train is black and grey, and the doors are yellow. Signalling equipment in green-grey boxes are visible next to the track, and two more tracks are visible to the right of the train.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 07/03/2025

Alternate view of XPT 2014 with the Endeavour behind more visible

A blue and beige New South Wales XPT train, appearing weathered, sits at a station platform. Another train, an Endeavour, is partially visible behind it. The station buildings are brick and several stories high. In the background, modern city buildings that form the skyline of Sydney are also visible. The platform has tactile paving for the visually impaired, with the word 'MIND THE GAP' partially visible.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 07/03/2025

XPT 2014 on Platform 3 of Central Station The train was not in service and departed the station empty a couple minutes later. Captured on the 2nd of March

A blue and yellow New South Wales XPT train, number 2014, is stopped at a train station platform. Overhead wiring is visible above the train. The platform is covered by a shelter, and tactile paving is visible on the ground. The sky is overcast.

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Lineside Lens @linesidelens.com · 07/03/2025

An Xplorer on the down passing Wondabyne towards Armidale. Captured on the 2nd of March

Xplorer set 2505 passing the down platform at Wondabyne Station on a partly cloudy day.

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