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azyrite
@azyrite.bsky.social
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Avid railfan from 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia!

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azyrite @azyrite.bsky.social · Jul 11
I have a gallery for random railway photographs now, railblog.astrial.org, working on uploading my bsky photos + more

it's pretty barebones rn, feedback appreciated (aka backend dev tries css)
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V46 pulls into Katoomba

Taken 9 Oct

#trains #photography
The distinctive front of a yellow and grey intercity "V set" train pulls into a curved platform on an overcast day.
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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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.
October 10, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Inter-city fleet renewal in New South Wales makes progress https://bit.ly/3KJkRaU
Inter-city fleet renewal in New South Wales makes progress
Inter-city fleet renewal in New South Wales makes progress https://bit.ly/3KJkRaU
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October 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
azyrite.bsky.social
XP 2011 waiting at Central leading the Brisbane service alongside V31

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#trains #photography
XP 2011 leading the Brisbane service alongside V31 at Central
A blue, white and yellow XPT power car sits at a platform, ready to depart whilst a yellow, orange and grey-fronted V set with a silver body can sits on the opposite platform. The sky is a light blue...
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August 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
azyrite.bsky.social
XPT power car numbered 2007 pulls into Fassifern on the down while a freight train hauled by Pacific National NR65 and 71 passes on the opposite track
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#photography #trains
XPT lead by XP2007 pulls into Fassifern station on the down
A blue and yellow XPT power car numbered 2007 pulls into the platform with a moving freight train visible on the other track. The overpass of the station is visible in the background and the sky is b...
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July 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
azyrite.bsky.social
I have a gallery for random railway photographs now, railblog.astrial.org, working on uploading my bsky photos + more

it's pretty barebones rn, feedback appreciated (aka backend dev tries css)
azyrite's rail
railblog.astrial.org
July 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
azyrite.bsky.social
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.
July 10, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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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.
July 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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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.
July 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
azyrite.bsky.social
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.
June 28, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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rmtransit.bsky.social
Building Beautifully is a transport and urbanism YouTube all about the city of Sydney, Australia. On this channel, Sharath explores everything from the Sydney Metro to transit-oriented development, abandoned infrastructure and so much more. Check out his channel!

youtu.be/vVwp08Ks26Y
The Best Way to Learn About Sydney's Urbanism! (w/ Building Beautifully)
YouTube video by RMTransit
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June 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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rmtransit.bsky.social
Taitset is a channel covering the ins and outs of every single transit mode of Melbourne, with stunning videography and great in-depth knowledge! Check out his channel for more great Melbourne content. The rest of the world has much to learn from it!

youtu.be/XaSANHwwpn8
Exploring the Transit of the World's Most Livable City! (w/ Taitset)
YouTube video by RMTransit
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June 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
azyrite.bsky.social
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.
June 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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ohtheurbanity.bsky.social
Australia’s model of frequent suburban rail is pretty cool and Canadians should know more about it.
jacktatttran.bsky.social JackTatt 🇨🇦 @jacktatttran.bsky.social · May 10
The city truly does not comprehend how suburban rail like GO can be urban rapid transit used by local residents not just a feeder for outsiders. I think this is because North Americans don’t get it. The only examples are an ocean away in Europe and Australia. Australia had no metro because of this!
May 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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nerd4cities.bsky.social
For your Saturday night viewing pleasure (if you’re on Nebula). Oh, did I ride Sydney’s new metro, you ask? Is that a serious question??

nebula.tv/videos/cityn...
CityNerd — The Things That Make Sydney Great
Sydney, Australia: a new metro line, with more on the way. A killer airport/transit connection. Cool neighborhoods. And, yes — bats.
nebula.tv
May 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM
azyrite.bsky.social
Mildly warm take: We don't need to focus on pushing for HSR down the east coast right now

Sure, it would be *nice* to have a modern 300kmh bullet train linking our major cities but fixing up what we've already got is, imo, a smarter move
🧵1/5
May 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
azyrite.bsky.social
Cockle Creek is flooded again lol who could of predicted that

Trains stopping short at Fassifern

#sydneytrains
April 28, 2025 at 1:26 AM
azyrite.bsky.social
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.
April 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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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.
April 26, 2025 at 11:42 AM
azyrite.bsky.social
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
April 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM
azyrite.bsky.social
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.
April 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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April 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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sydneystations.bsky.social
👏👏👏👏 Preach

www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Memo to Transport: It’s not compulsory to ruin every beautiful thing
We just spent $1.3 billion making Central Station beautiful. But now, out of apparent safety concerns, we appear intent on ruining it.
www.smh.com.au
April 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
azyrite.bsky.social
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.
April 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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sydneystations.bsky.social
Metro patronage hit a new record of 6.1 million in March, weekday average patronage now 240,000.

Although it lost the crown of busiest train line, with T1 recovering to 6.6 million trips after a relatively disruption-free month.
April 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM