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25.01.2022 The Fotoz Flyer, 23rd August 2014 Space is limitedBook Now! www.trybooking.com/FODV
25.01.2022 Pauly Stapo on 5917 ready for the Fotoz Flyer.
25.01.2022 And ... that’s a wrap! It’s been a couple of days for the coal dust to settle on ‘The Fotoz Flyer’. What can we say? For all those who came along and enjoyed the ride on the first single-headed, unassisted steam train over the Blue Mountains since 2007, a big thank you! 5917 walked away with it, what an awesome engine! The overwhelming support for the event and positive feedback (running at about 99.45%) has made the marathon efforts by those involved all worth it. Looks like... there were plenty of motorcaders out getting plenty of shots, too. Don’t forget to order your Fotoz DVDs so we can put it on again! For those on the train who picked up complimentary copies of ‘NSW in Steam 2013’, we hope you enjoy watching it. There were a few people who had departed the train at Katoomba before we handed out the DVDs. If you were on the train and missed out, please message us. A big thank you to the Lachlan Valley Railway for making the trip possible in the first place. We even achieved the mission of retrieving the LVR FS carriage from Lithgow, which gave passengers a bit more room on the way home. We’re not sure how some people found the hours in the day to do what had to be done in the lead-up to this trip, particularly LVR secretary and treasurer, John Healey. It was great that LVR and Transport Heritage NSW (RTM) could co-ordinate the effort and ultimately make it all work. Now, you all want to do it again, we understand. :P
24.01.2022 So we took 5917 for a trial this evening (sorry Sydney for playing our advertising jingle). ;) All good to go for this Saturday! Still a few good seats left. Book online: www.fotoz.com.au
24.01.2022 Book on the Fotoz Flyer for a unique steam only experience! See our website for details ... www.fotoz.com.au
24.01.2022 One year ago today since the inaugural Fotoz Flyer. Watching the Pig climb Tumulla Bank twelve months on and thinking it would be nice to come up here with a 'steam and steam only' tour.
24.01.2022 Looking back at 5917 from 3237 as they climb the Blue Mountains through Wentworth Falls on Sunday 28th September 2014.
23.01.2022 Fotoz were out filming 3237 on the North Shore on the weekend.
23.01.2022 Quote from exuberant passenger "best steam trip for a long time, we're black, we're late, we're wet!"
22.01.2022 Watch as 5917 go for a spin on Casino turntable, 31 August 2015.
22.01.2022 Last Steam to Newcastle http://youtu.be/8-0wxxORdfU?list=UUImfF_1-10vUJSO28lzKyaA
21.01.2022 See 6029 moving under its own steam! http://youtu.be/Ygut3SO5BH0
21.01.2022 ‘The Fotoz Flyer’Steam OnlyNo Diesel Assistance! 5917 will tackle the grades of the Blue Mountains unassisted on Saturday, 23rd August 2014. Book on ‘The Fotoz Flyer’ and you will not only enjoy a fantastic journey over the mountains behind steam locomotive 5917, but you’ll also receive the new-release ‘NSW in Steam 2013’ on either DVD or Blu-ray! More info: www.fotoz.com.au Space is limitedBook Now! www.trybooking.com/FODV
21.01.2022 This train we are busy helping to organise is proving very popular. Great day out and features our famous 'Steam and Steam Only' trademark!
21.01.2022 To mark 500 FB page likes, we are flashing back to 22 March 2008 and 3237+5917 on the Cowra branch. Will you be riding behind these engines on 11 July 2015? Book on the Fotoz Flyer: www.fotoz.com.au
20.01.2022 5917 in steam during the June Long Weekend 2014.
19.01.2022 Fotoz Flyer 2016?
18.01.2022 'Fotoz Flyer Extra' Good News! ‘The Fotoz Flyer’ on 23rd August will have an extra car from Lithgow! You can book now for seats on the following sections:... Lithgow to Wallerawang (return)$25Book Now: http://www.trybooking.com/FQEW Lithgow to Katoomba, Penrith or Westmead (one way)$35Book Now: http://www.trybooking.com/FQGH Lithgow to Campbelltown or Picton (one way)$50Book Now: http://www.trybooking.com/FQGH Departure for the LithgowWallerawang round trip will be around 2pm, returning around 3:30pm. Very limited number of seats available. Our departure from Lithgow to Katoomba, Penrith, Westmead, Campbelltown and Picton will be around 4pm. The timetable will be published soon.
18.01.2022 Tickets for 'The Fotoz Flyer' are now on sale. Please book early, as tickets are limited ... http://www.trybooking.com/FODV
17.01.2022 With 200 'Likes' up tonight, we might celebrate by directing you to some more pictures from the 6029 Photoshoot. https://www.flickr.com/photos/riskywhit/
17.01.2022 We have been working on something really special ... Transport Heritage NSW and Lachlan Valley Railway have paired for a very special railway event The Northern Steam Spectacular. Featuring two steam trains running side-by-side for a total of 36-kilometres, this is one event not to be missed! See www.picnictrain.com.au for more.
17.01.2022 So, when was the last time a steam train was at Bomaderry/Nowra?
17.01.2022 Check out our story on last year's 'Fotoz Flyer'. Seats are booking fast for this year's train, so don't hesitate to get your seats on the 2015 'Double-Header' to Moss Vale via the South Coast and Illawarra Escarpment! http://www.fotoz.com.au/fotoz-flyer-2014.html
16.01.2022 3642 brings the Newcastle Flyer Farewell onto the Newcastle branch, Saturday, 4th October 2014
16.01.2022 We are supporting and assisting with the organising of this great tour, while yes it is diesel. It will be a great tour and the profits goto a great cause of helping get 5917 back on track sooner. Check it out https://www.trybooking.com/284047
15.01.2022 Pick up NSW in Steam 2013 Twin Volume on DVD or Blu-ray at the Sydney Model Railway Exhibition this weekend from the ARHS Bookshop or Train Pictures stands. http://fotoz.com.au/
15.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all our followers from the team at Fotoz. Don’t forget you can pick up NSW in Steam 2013 from the ARHS Bookshop, Redfern, or Hobbyland, Hornsby, for that last minute Christmas gift!
15.01.2022 Happy New Year to all our friends and followers. Thought we might start it off with something good ...
15.01.2022 Headboard fits. 48 hours to go till departure!
14.01.2022 With less than eight weeks to go until the amazing ‘Fotoz Flyer’ steam train, now is the time to secure a private compartment for you and your friends. Book Now for a wonderful evening as two mighty steam locomotives combine to haul our train up the steep mountain climb of the Illawarra Escarpment! Be quick, compartments are limited. www.fotoz.com.au
14.01.2022 Book on the Kiama Picnic Train for a scenic South Coast day trip.
13.01.2022 A little clip from the 'Smoke on the Water' Coffs Harbour Centenary of Rail festival over 29-31 August. https://youtu.be/6LDJxF-27I0
13.01.2022 We have something a little special available from the licensed bar on-board the Fotoz Flyer. Its smoky flavours perfect for a winter’s night on a steam train.
10.01.2022 Timetable: Fotoz Flyer, 23 August 2014: For all those booked on this ‘The Fotoz Flyer’ on 23 August, a big thank you, the train has created great interest. Please note the following times. Passengers are advised to be at their intended pickup location at least 15 minutes prior to departure.... Forward journeyPicton to Lithgow: Picton0727 Campbelltown0757 Westmead0844 Penrith0911 Valley HeightsPlease note the train does NOT stop at the platform Lithgow arrive1219 For those wishing to continue on the LithgowWallerawangLithgow section: Lithgow depart1402 Lithgow arrive1600 Return journeyLithgow to Picton: Lithgow depart1610 Katoomba1715 Penrith1846 Westmead2011 Campbelltown2057 Picton2122 The Fotoz Flyer is BYO, there will be a buffet on board, but feel free to bring your own nibblies for the trip.
10.01.2022 Fotoz Flyer postponement It is regrettable that we have to announce the postponement of the 2015 Fotoz Flyer. Unfortunately, several factors out of our control have all lead to this decision, including securing a path to Nowra and the availability of steam engine and suitable carriages for our train all of which have become issues since announcing the trip. As we promise a unique steam-only experience, we do not want to downgrade the Fotoz Flyer by truncating the trip or us...ing unsuitable rolling stock. We will endeavour to reschedule the Fotoz Flyer to a date later in the year and make it a great steam train experience. We will contact the many passengers already booked regarding refunds. Our apologies for the disappointment, Richard Whitford Manager FOTOZ
09.01.2022 5917 what an awesome machine! A credit to all involved in her restoration.
09.01.2022 We are pleased to announce the start of a GoFundMe campaign to finish the restoration and gauge-conversion of steam locomotive R766. Currently in final stages ...of restoration. Please see following link to the page and check out our video update. We would love to see R766 on the Picnic Train in 2018, without our supporters help this is an impossible dream! Please help us raise the money required to make this happen https://www.gofundme.com/steam-loco-r766-restoration Video Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW5yrX8dvb0
08.01.2022 On the move! Fotoz flyer 2015
08.01.2022 NSW steam preservation is looking good in 2014. This shot from the Canberra Railway Museum's 6029 Photoshoot during Easter.
08.01.2022 3237 and 5917 getting all fired-up for the Fotoz Flyer! Some seats still available www.fotoz.com.au
08.01.2022 Fotoz Flyer will have limited numbers of the 2013 Coonawarra Chardonnay, 2013 Single Vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and 10 Year Old Tawny Port available from the LVR Licensed Bar.
07.01.2022 https://youtu.be/7Uj6dLOSnnQ Some of our older unpublished footage. The last time 3112 ran way back in 2007. Climbing away Brooks Bank through the infamous tunnel and down into Canberra. Driver Paul Stapleton and Fireman Ian Macdonald
07.01.2022 If you have been waiting to see your work rosters before booking on the Fotoz Flyer, please don't delay too long and risk missing this great train. http://www.fotoz.com.au/
07.01.2022 Look what we found!!! The genuine ‘Fotoz Flyer’ headboard from back in ... 2014! Now we have your attention, please read the following: Fotoz Flyer 23rd August 2014... For those booked on ‘The Fotoz Flyer’ on Saturday, 23rd August, please note the following: Passengers are advised to be at their intended pickup location at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Also, be aware that there is trackwork on in the area, so plan you trip to your connecting station carefully. Forward journeyPicton to Lithgow: Pictonarrive 0727, depart 0729 Campbelltownarrive 0757, depart 0759 Westmeadarrive 0844, depart 0847 Penritharrive 0911 (water/oil loco) depart 0931 Lithgowarrive 1219 Note: The train does not pick up passengers at Valley Heights or Katoomba LithgowWallerawangLithgow section: Lithgowdepart 1402 Lithgowarrive 1600 Passengers will be able to alight at Wallerawang after the locomotive has turned at Lidsdale Colliery and takes water from the column at Wallerawang platform. Return journeyLithgow to Picton: Lithgowdepart 1610 Katoombaarrive 1715, depart 1717 Penritharrive 1846 (water/oil loco) depart 1906 Westmeadarrive 2011, depart 2013 Campbelltownarrive 2057, depart 2059 Pictonarrive 2122, depart 2124 Passengers may want to consider leaving the train at Penrith, as the locomotive will be taking water there and the next drop off location is almost another 90mins away. Please print off your tickets if you booked through TryBookings to show to Sydney Trains staff and to help out carriage attendants. There will be a buffet car on the train serving a basic range, such as pies, sausage rolls, tea, coffee and soft drinks, but you might like to consider bringing your own nibblies in a cooler bag or esky. A thermos is also a good idea. The train is BYO alcohol for those eligible to partake in a beverage. Please drink responsibly and consider other passengers and read the terms and conditions of your tickets. We are going to Lithgow in winter, so warm clothing and wet weather gear is recommended. Being a steam train, the windows are likely to be open to enjoy the sights, sounds and smell of the locomotive climbing the mountains. As it is a long day, you might like to consider bringing a portable mobile phone charger. Seating allocations will be emailed to you shortly. If in doubt, please see a carriage attendant on the day. If you have booked for a number of people, please pass this information on to them. Hope you have a great day and see you on board! Richard Whitford Event Organiser
07.01.2022 Just getting a little excited about the upcoming Fotoz Flyer. Want to ride behind these two? Book online: http://www.fotoz.com.au/fotoz-flyer.html
06.01.2022 Don’t forget, your ticket on ‘The Fotoz Flyer’ on 23rd August includes the new-release ‘NSW in Steam 2013 Twin Volume’ on either DVD or Blu-Ray! 5917 steam-only over the Blue Mountains AND the latest FOTOZ releaseall for just $100Life’s good! Follow this link for online bookings: http://www.trybooking.com/FODV
05.01.2022 Stapos waiting for the table at Sutherland.
05.01.2022 6029 load trials on Wednesday, 3rd September 2014.
05.01.2022 Welcome to Hunter Valley Steamfest 2016
05.01.2022 Some great video of the 'Fotoz Flyer' from Richard Hay, who braved the cold to film us! Have a look and remember the great times on the trip or cry if you weren't on it!!!
05.01.2022 Gunzelling 'The Fotoz Flyer' on 23rd August? What’s your Plan B? Why not ditch your mates and grab a seat on 'The Flyer' home? ;) http://www.trybooking.com/FQGH
05.01.2022 With 611 'likes' on our page, we thought we would share this beautiful image of 611.
04.01.2022 What a great way to ‘bag’ the latest release from Fotoz. Book on ‘The Fotoz Flyer’ and you will not only enjoy a fantastic journey over the Blue Mountains behind steam locomotive 5917, but you’ll also receive the new-release ‘NSW in Steam 2013’ on either DVD or Blu-ray! Space is limited as there is NO diesel assistance and the train cannot be expanded! Book Now! http://www.trybooking.com/FODV
04.01.2022 Get ready for this ... Fotoz Flyer 2015 Double-Header up the Illawarra Escarpment! Get your tickets Now! http://www.fotoz.com.au/
03.01.2022 Was great to be behind a camera for the Northern Steam Spectacular and leave the running of the trains on the day to some really great minds. Think we got some nice footage! ... https://youtu.be/zFwAi2E5hUY
03.01.2022 Now that we've all had time to rest and recover, and after countless showers, its time to reflect on the 2015 Fotoz Flyer hauled by 3237 and 5917. The feedback from the trip has been excellent. From the fast run along the Southern Highlands in the wind and rain, the hard climb up the Illawarra Escarpment with the sound of the locomotives echoing across the hills as they slipped and struggled, to the now infamous Tunnelgate 2015 at Coalcliff Tunnel where we came out the other ...side with a black train, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, even with the late arrival back into Sydney Terminal. Locomotives 3237 and 5917 punched above their weight and beat every challenged they faced, truly a credit to the locomotives and their crews. First and foremost, I would like to thank Lachlan Valley Railway Society Cowra NSW and their volunteers for their support and operation of the train. We couldn't have done it without this incredible team who rose above and beyond for our trip in more ways than could be counted, including getting 5917 ready and signed off to operate the train. Secondly I'd like to thank Richard Whitford and Sam Roach of Fotoz for their efforts in organizing the trip, and the many people behind the scenes at Fotoz for advertising, organizing, and supporting the efforts of everyone else with their tasks and jobs to help fine-tune the tour, plus keeping us all sane! Finally, on behalf of all of us at Fotoz, we would like to thank you, the passengers, for helping to make this trip one of the best in memory. Without your support, this tour would not have been possible, and we hope that you enjoyed your unique and special evening on the train. Regards Benjamin Murch Fotoz Driver and Cameraman/LVR steam crew fitter Photo credit: Thomas Durber
02.01.2022 5917 at Eveleigh today after passing testing for the upcoming Fotoz Flyer. Book your tickets now to ride behind this amazing locomotive on this very special tour! www.fotoz.com.au
02.01.2022 Enjoy a short snippet from the 6029 Photoshoot at the Canberra Railway Museum.
02.01.2022 http://youtu.be/Gg3doeIZ_BA
01.01.2022 Two Great Family Steam Train Trips On Sale Now: Highlands Picnic Train (Saturday, 28 May) Kiama Picnic Train (Sunday, 29 May) Please use the following links: ...Highlands Picnic Train: https://trybooking.com/199448 Kiama Picnic Train: https://trybooking.com/199559 Photo: courtesy Michael Kemp See more
01.01.2022 Some video of 6029's load trials http://youtu.be/QpAI0Cip6Bk
