Australian Nationals 942 second visit to Victoria occurred on 17th October 1983 when it trailed C509 and C506 on 9130 Express Goods. It had previously visited Victoria in August 1983 as a prelude to the introduction of through running of the 930s with Xs on the Overland.
Its seen here passing over Lydiard Street at Ballarat on its way to Melbourne. During this visit to Victoria 942 will spend a period based at Ararat loco depot for crew training. It will also run a passenger train to Bendigo.
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| C506 - C509 and 942 hauling the 9130 Adelaide - Melbourne Express Goods through Ballarat on 17th October 1983. 942 was returning to Victoria for further trials and crew training ahead of through running of 930's into Victoria. |
Through running of 930s into Victoria from South Australia is planned to commence in late November 1983 when the X/930 combination will be employed on the Overland. Use of 930s on Jets isn't scheduled to commence until early 1984.
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