AUSSIE EMD C501

When I commenced back in the late 1970' C class locos were brand new and no hand rails on the external walk around foot plate, I recall as the rest of the fleet were been delivered, could still smell the ew paint on them. C 503 which I was on in a return ex Albury, we derailed at Somerton loop with a full load and as usual, all our VR trains over loaded at least 200 tons+, whole loco off the road heading into No 3 loop tracks, off on the wsr points for 4 track, no handy mobile phones in those days to take photos. 46 years later and ready to retire from driving grade, those engines were run into the ground by the VR, they got more than their money's worth from them. Good to see an excellent restoration and the 'Blue & Gold VR livery, well done thanks for the memories

The Mighty C Class in the best livery ever......I remember train spotting these beasts 40 years ago in my teenage years😀😀😀

Cheers. As a kid I was in a C Class, multiple A Class and our family has a long VR history. Love these and A Class locos. Brought back memories. Thankyou. Safe driving!!

What a pleasure to sit back and enjoy this majestic Class leader. That unmistakable whine is legendary. Thanks for filming and sharing for us enthusiasts.

You just can't beat that sound!

Victorian Railways C Class #C501 preserved and operational over at Seymour Rail Heritage Center. She runs like a dream. They also have two X class locomotives now: #X31 and #X37.

Watching this video has me remembering the days the late Les Haining and myself travelled to Serviceton to bring C501 to Melbourne the first day we only went as far as Ararat then next morning we ran to Melbourne . In the cab of course was Les Haining and John Rose (crew) and Les Rolls (assistant chief mechanical engineer) and Ron Sinclair ( Clyde Engineering) So many thanks for letting me remember those magnificent days gone by and making me remember Les one of the most talented Drivers in the VR handle C501 With such finesse.

Nice footage mate!!, well done 🇦🇺👍👌😉……..for as many years and companies i have driven this mighty machine, i never get sick of driving, seeing or hearing C501 roaring around the countryside 💪🇦🇺

Thanks for sharing. Brought back memories from when I was on temp transfer at Wodonga in early 70's.

Thanks for the video and to SRHC for their efforts. Best looking (only in Blue & Gold though), best sounding loco in Australia. I remember back in their heyday running on the bg out of Melbourne, a pair of C class notching up leaving Sunshine. The physical sensation of the sound impacting me was amazing.

I saw this diesel as a youngster back in 1980's in Adelaide. Was a rare sight in SA.

This makes an American very happy. And I'm getting more used to seeing similar locomotives over here. Canadian Widecabs have been on the rise, which of course also use that EMD hood layout. Anyways, top quality production!

You can still hear the good old Hustler speedo!The best thing!

Fantastic video. Nothing beats the sound and power of the mighty C class locomotive.

You are at the controls of the best looking loco in Australia. What an honor :) Pity we didn't hear her notch up from 1 to 8 :( Otherwise AWESOME . . .

5.54 hard left hand side used to stand at grandparents house a long time ago and watch the all the freight and passenger trains go through including the southern aurora, great video

Great to get a cab ride from my desk and see the scenery and Loco yard.

Excellent video, thank you for sharing. I might be getting closer to my 40 but I can remember seeing the mighty C classes including C501 run freight trains quite regularly between Melbourne and Sydney up until the NR classes were introduced. The C's often lead G's, 81's, 80's and 422's on container trains. Unfortunately I never got to see C classes run on the broad gauge which is a massive pity

Hi Adam, awesome cab ride in class leader C501, one of the best looking loco's still around. Many thanks and stay safe, cheers Lee.

Crewed that Loco many times including sitting on the turntable at Dynon as a fireman cleaning the windows with jax and our sweaty! (Cloth) then rubbing them down with newspaper.