The highway has been designated as State Route A66 between Keith and Mount Gambier. The remainder, between Mount Gambier and Port MacDonnell has been labelled State Route B66, although this is not officially known as the Riddoch Highway.
In the song, the character Derek (who is featured in the story line of Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)) attempts to convince his father, Arthur, of the great opportunities available in Australia, where there's "no drug addiction" and you can "surf like they do in the U.S.A." Derek's advertisement is compared to John Smith, who campaigned for America in a similar manner, by author Thomas Kitts.
The song also features a jam sequence lasting for approximately half the song, which is atypical for The Kinks. In the Australian single edit, this section is removed by editing an earlier section of the song into another section during a drum beat, which is then followed by a fade-out.
It has featured in a wide variety of Australian press and online media, including mining forums, and continues to garner attention due to its controversial and provocative message. Music press have hailed the song as one of the great contemporary Australian protest songs. The Melbourne Age went as far as to say that Midnight Oil's 'Blue Sky Mine' has nothing on 'Australia (Whore of the World)'.
The Song has been banned by ABC Local Radio Southern Queensland (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) as being too provocative for a conservative audience. ABC Southern Queensland encompasses the Toowoomba and Darling Downs region which is the region where Gordon hails from originally and where he has performed the song at a number of anti-mining rallies. The song has however received airplay in other parts of Australia from the ABC, and has been showcased on the national flagship ABC Environment website. As of May 2011, Gordon is contesting the Toowoomba ruling with the case currently before the independent ABC Consumer and Audience review board.
Hey guys!
This is the Boorcan Road level crossing on the Warrnambool Line in Melbourne's west. It sees N Classes (for now) and the Warrnambool Freight, plus heritage such as the train in the second activation, being A66 and X31 with some Warrnambool-Boorcan shuttles.
The crossing has:
2x WCH Gate Mechanisms
2x Flat Gates
6x Unipart Gate Lights
8x Westinghouse LED's
2x Westinghouse Crossarms
2x Safetran Type 3 E-Bells
1x Artcraft Healthy State Indicator
2x Standard "X" Crossbucks
2x White SORS Signs
I hope you enjoy!
-Ethan
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:23 North Signal Tour
0:40 North Side Activation (N459 Down Warrnambool)
1:54 South Signal Tour
2:19 South Side Activation (A66 + X31 Light Engine)
3:35 Thanks for watching!
Hey guys!
While filming A66 and X31 on their Warrnambool Shuttles, one of the spots was this level crossing, as i liked the setup. This is the Rec Reserve Road level crossing, on the west side of the quiet town of Garvoc.
The crossing has:
10x Westinghouse LED's
5x Westinghouse Crossarms
2x Safetran Type 3 E-Bells
2x Western Cullen Hayes Gate Mechanisms
2x Flat Gates
6x Unipart Gate Lights
1x Artcraft Healthy State Indicator
3x White SORS Signs
3x Red Background Crossbucks
4x Unmarked Bases
Also at 5:13 i show a goofy moment when a local resident rides up to the crossing on his mower just after the train passes lol
I hope you enjoy!
-Ethan
published: 15 Mar 2023
Is this as good as Route 66? With Stop Sign Technology!
Unlike America's Route 66, the A66 goes almost from Sea to Shining Sea - Middlesbrough to Workington - how iconic is that?
Joking aside, the route does go through some beautiful countryside and you see it at it's best in this video - bright sunshine and with snow on the ground. We start at Middlesbrough, travel to Darlington and Scotch Corner, then over Bowes Moor to Appleby and Penrith, finishing at Rheged just West of Penrith.
Because it's at 5x hyperlapse speed, you see everything, but don't have to wait around for ages! The only thing you miss at this speed are the road signs, so this video features my now standard stop-sign feature - where I freeze interesting and informative signs for a few seconds to let you know where you are and what is nearby. I also add to this with interesting ...
published: 30 Jan 2023
707 Operations A66 and S306 return Through Deer Park Railway Station.
published: 15 Mar 2021
Drivers eye view, Camperdown to Terang, A66, Nov 2023
Travel with the train driver as we journey from Camperdown to Terang in the South West of the state of Victoria, Australia running a special heritage passenger service hauled by an A class class diesel electric locomotive. A66. November 2023
#train #driverseyeview #driversview #traindriversview #vline
published: 01 Jan 2024
A66 N455 Rescue Mission to Warragul!
on the 31st of May A66 and N455 headed off to Warragul to rescue a failed Ex Bairnsdale Pass.
published: 31 May 2022
Drivers eye view, Terang to Warrnambool, A66, Nov 2023
Travel with the train driver as we journey from Terang to Warrnambool in the South West of the state of Victoria, Australia running a special heritage passenger service hauled by an A class class diesel electric locomotive. A66. November 2023
#train #driverseyeview #driversview #traindriversview #vline
published: 05 Jan 2024
Steamrail’s Spirit of Warragul A2 986 & A66 at Hallam station
In 1993 V/line ceased running trains past Ballarat cutting off towns such as Ararat, Stawell, and Horsham from the rail network. This video will investigate how and why trains should be returned to this region of Victoria.
A big thanks to the following for footage:
@trainsstawell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8plq-ybUM58
06:34 - 07:00, 07:42 - 08:01
@conegg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1tdLiu_IJY&t=189s
00:29 - 00:57
@thelastname2k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0QhWn902FU
00:58 - 01:15
@talgoSpain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwNl-g_91GE
09:34 - 10:47, 14:48 - 15:00
and @MooTransit
If you are interested in how we can improve the Overland I recommend viewing these excellent videos:
@AussieWirraway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W91s5sx5Vuw
@Taitset
https://w...
published: 18 Sep 2022
Train Tracking Vol 8: May 2022 | SSR Qube V/Line | Victorian Trains in Australia | A B T VL Class
Train Tracking Vol 8 - May 2022.
I thought it was going to be a lean month but I’ve somehow got a bit of variety from spots I’ve never been before.
I hope you enjoy. Leave a like and comment.
Don’t forget to subscribe and check out my other videos
Hey guys!
This is the Boorcan Road level crossing on the Warrnambool Line in Melbourne's west. It sees N Classes (for now) and the Warrnambool Freight, plus her...
Hey guys!
This is the Boorcan Road level crossing on the Warrnambool Line in Melbourne's west. It sees N Classes (for now) and the Warrnambool Freight, plus heritage such as the train in the second activation, being A66 and X31 with some Warrnambool-Boorcan shuttles.
The crossing has:
2x WCH Gate Mechanisms
2x Flat Gates
6x Unipart Gate Lights
8x Westinghouse LED's
2x Westinghouse Crossarms
2x Safetran Type 3 E-Bells
1x Artcraft Healthy State Indicator
2x Standard "X" Crossbucks
2x White SORS Signs
I hope you enjoy!
-Ethan
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:23 North Signal Tour
0:40 North Side Activation (N459 Down Warrnambool)
1:54 South Signal Tour
2:19 South Side Activation (A66 + X31 Light Engine)
3:35 Thanks for watching!
Hey guys!
This is the Boorcan Road level crossing on the Warrnambool Line in Melbourne's west. It sees N Classes (for now) and the Warrnambool Freight, plus heritage such as the train in the second activation, being A66 and X31 with some Warrnambool-Boorcan shuttles.
The crossing has:
2x WCH Gate Mechanisms
2x Flat Gates
6x Unipart Gate Lights
8x Westinghouse LED's
2x Westinghouse Crossarms
2x Safetran Type 3 E-Bells
1x Artcraft Healthy State Indicator
2x Standard "X" Crossbucks
2x White SORS Signs
I hope you enjoy!
-Ethan
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:23 North Signal Tour
0:40 North Side Activation (N459 Down Warrnambool)
1:54 South Signal Tour
2:19 South Side Activation (A66 + X31 Light Engine)
3:35 Thanks for watching!
Hey guys!
While filming A66 and X31 on their Warrnambool Shuttles, one of the spots was this level crossing, as i liked the setup. This is the Rec Reserve Road ...
Hey guys!
While filming A66 and X31 on their Warrnambool Shuttles, one of the spots was this level crossing, as i liked the setup. This is the Rec Reserve Road level crossing, on the west side of the quiet town of Garvoc.
The crossing has:
10x Westinghouse LED's
5x Westinghouse Crossarms
2x Safetran Type 3 E-Bells
2x Western Cullen Hayes Gate Mechanisms
2x Flat Gates
6x Unipart Gate Lights
1x Artcraft Healthy State Indicator
3x White SORS Signs
3x Red Background Crossbucks
4x Unmarked Bases
Also at 5:13 i show a goofy moment when a local resident rides up to the crossing on his mower just after the train passes lol
I hope you enjoy!
-Ethan
Hey guys!
While filming A66 and X31 on their Warrnambool Shuttles, one of the spots was this level crossing, as i liked the setup. This is the Rec Reserve Road level crossing, on the west side of the quiet town of Garvoc.
The crossing has:
10x Westinghouse LED's
5x Westinghouse Crossarms
2x Safetran Type 3 E-Bells
2x Western Cullen Hayes Gate Mechanisms
2x Flat Gates
6x Unipart Gate Lights
1x Artcraft Healthy State Indicator
3x White SORS Signs
3x Red Background Crossbucks
4x Unmarked Bases
Also at 5:13 i show a goofy moment when a local resident rides up to the crossing on his mower just after the train passes lol
I hope you enjoy!
-Ethan
Unlike America's Route 66, the A66 goes almost from Sea to Shining Sea - Middlesbrough to Workington - how iconic is that?
Joking aside, the route does go throu...
Unlike America's Route 66, the A66 goes almost from Sea to Shining Sea - Middlesbrough to Workington - how iconic is that?
Joking aside, the route does go through some beautiful countryside and you see it at it's best in this video - bright sunshine and with snow on the ground. We start at Middlesbrough, travel to Darlington and Scotch Corner, then over Bowes Moor to Appleby and Penrith, finishing at Rheged just West of Penrith.
Because it's at 5x hyperlapse speed, you see everything, but don't have to wait around for ages! The only thing you miss at this speed are the road signs, so this video features my now standard stop-sign feature - where I freeze interesting and informative signs for a few seconds to let you know where you are and what is nearby. I also add to this with interesting and informative subtitles about places along the route - great if you want to experience the full journey and learn a few things along the way.
I use videos like this for my cycle training - if they are filmed at normal speed, I ramp up to 2x speed and it really makes me feel like I'm getting somewhere on my bike!
Filmed on January 16th 2023
Equipment:
GoPro Hero 8 Black
Edit Software:
Videoproc Vlogger
Gimp
Route Generator
Music from Epidemic Sounds:
Let Your Body Go Crazy (Instrumental Version) - Zenosyne
Neria - Heyson
I Feel Good, Uh (Instrumental Version) - Gloria Tells
A Beautiful Theory - Brendon Moeller
Samma Gamla - Ikhana
Devil Disguised - Torii Wolf
Egg Rollz - baegel
Unlike America's Route 66, the A66 goes almost from Sea to Shining Sea - Middlesbrough to Workington - how iconic is that?
Joking aside, the route does go through some beautiful countryside and you see it at it's best in this video - bright sunshine and with snow on the ground. We start at Middlesbrough, travel to Darlington and Scotch Corner, then over Bowes Moor to Appleby and Penrith, finishing at Rheged just West of Penrith.
Because it's at 5x hyperlapse speed, you see everything, but don't have to wait around for ages! The only thing you miss at this speed are the road signs, so this video features my now standard stop-sign feature - where I freeze interesting and informative signs for a few seconds to let you know where you are and what is nearby. I also add to this with interesting and informative subtitles about places along the route - great if you want to experience the full journey and learn a few things along the way.
I use videos like this for my cycle training - if they are filmed at normal speed, I ramp up to 2x speed and it really makes me feel like I'm getting somewhere on my bike!
Filmed on January 16th 2023
Equipment:
GoPro Hero 8 Black
Edit Software:
Videoproc Vlogger
Gimp
Route Generator
Music from Epidemic Sounds:
Let Your Body Go Crazy (Instrumental Version) - Zenosyne
Neria - Heyson
I Feel Good, Uh (Instrumental Version) - Gloria Tells
A Beautiful Theory - Brendon Moeller
Samma Gamla - Ikhana
Devil Disguised - Torii Wolf
Egg Rollz - baegel
Travel with the train driver as we journey from Camperdown to Terang in the South West of the state of Victoria, Australia running a special heritage passenger ...
Travel with the train driver as we journey from Camperdown to Terang in the South West of the state of Victoria, Australia running a special heritage passenger service hauled by an A class class diesel electric locomotive. A66. November 2023
#train #driverseyeview #driversview #traindriversview #vline
Travel with the train driver as we journey from Camperdown to Terang in the South West of the state of Victoria, Australia running a special heritage passenger service hauled by an A class class diesel electric locomotive. A66. November 2023
#train #driverseyeview #driversview #traindriversview #vline
Travel with the train driver as we journey from Terang to Warrnambool in the South West of the state of Victoria, Australia running a special heritage passenger...
Travel with the train driver as we journey from Terang to Warrnambool in the South West of the state of Victoria, Australia running a special heritage passenger service hauled by an A class class diesel electric locomotive. A66. November 2023
#train #driverseyeview #driversview #traindriversview #vline
Travel with the train driver as we journey from Terang to Warrnambool in the South West of the state of Victoria, Australia running a special heritage passenger service hauled by an A class class diesel electric locomotive. A66. November 2023
#train #driverseyeview #driversview #traindriversview #vline
Filmed on GoPro Hero 9 black and iPhone 13
This train was part of the Warragul Shuttles and Spirit of Warragul train
for Steamrail tours go to: https://www.stea...
In 1993 V/line ceased running trains past Ballarat cutting off towns such as Ararat, Stawell, and Horsham from the rail network. This video will investigate how...
In 1993 V/line ceased running trains past Ballarat cutting off towns such as Ararat, Stawell, and Horsham from the rail network. This video will investigate how and why trains should be returned to this region of Victoria.
A big thanks to the following for footage:
@trainsstawell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8plq-ybUM58
06:34 - 07:00, 07:42 - 08:01
@conegg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1tdLiu_IJY&t=189s
00:29 - 00:57
@thelastname2k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0QhWn902FU
00:58 - 01:15
@talgoSpain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwNl-g_91GE
09:34 - 10:47, 14:48 - 15:00
and @MooTransit
If you are interested in how we can improve the Overland I recommend viewing these excellent videos:
@AussieWirraway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W91s5sx5Vuw
@Taitset
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j-wznnibxU&t=104s
Thanks very much for watching and if you enjoyed I would appreciate it if you could subscribe :)
In 1993 V/line ceased running trains past Ballarat cutting off towns such as Ararat, Stawell, and Horsham from the rail network. This video will investigate how and why trains should be returned to this region of Victoria.
A big thanks to the following for footage:
@trainsstawell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8plq-ybUM58
06:34 - 07:00, 07:42 - 08:01
@conegg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1tdLiu_IJY&t=189s
00:29 - 00:57
@thelastname2k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0QhWn902FU
00:58 - 01:15
@talgoSpain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwNl-g_91GE
09:34 - 10:47, 14:48 - 15:00
and @MooTransit
If you are interested in how we can improve the Overland I recommend viewing these excellent videos:
@AussieWirraway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W91s5sx5Vuw
@Taitset
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j-wznnibxU&t=104s
Thanks very much for watching and if you enjoyed I would appreciate it if you could subscribe :)
Train Tracking Vol 8 - May 2022.
I thought it was going to be a lean month but I’ve somehow got a bit of variety from spots I’ve never been before.
I hope you e...
Train Tracking Vol 8 - May 2022.
I thought it was going to be a lean month but I’ve somehow got a bit of variety from spots I’ve never been before.
I hope you enjoy. Leave a like and comment.
Don’t forget to subscribe and check out my other videos
Train Tracking Vol 8 - May 2022.
I thought it was going to be a lean month but I’ve somehow got a bit of variety from spots I’ve never been before.
I hope you enjoy. Leave a like and comment.
Don’t forget to subscribe and check out my other videos
Hey guys!
This is the Boorcan Road level crossing on the Warrnambool Line in Melbourne's west. It sees N Classes (for now) and the Warrnambool Freight, plus heritage such as the train in the second activation, being A66 and X31 with some Warrnambool-Boorcan shuttles.
The crossing has:
2x WCH Gate Mechanisms
2x Flat Gates
6x Unipart Gate Lights
8x Westinghouse LED's
2x Westinghouse Crossarms
2x Safetran Type 3 E-Bells
1x Artcraft Healthy State Indicator
2x Standard "X" Crossbucks
2x White SORS Signs
I hope you enjoy!
-Ethan
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:23 North Signal Tour
0:40 North Side Activation (N459 Down Warrnambool)
1:54 South Signal Tour
2:19 South Side Activation (A66 + X31 Light Engine)
3:35 Thanks for watching!
Hey guys!
While filming A66 and X31 on their Warrnambool Shuttles, one of the spots was this level crossing, as i liked the setup. This is the Rec Reserve Road level crossing, on the west side of the quiet town of Garvoc.
The crossing has:
10x Westinghouse LED's
5x Westinghouse Crossarms
2x Safetran Type 3 E-Bells
2x Western Cullen Hayes Gate Mechanisms
2x Flat Gates
6x Unipart Gate Lights
1x Artcraft Healthy State Indicator
3x White SORS Signs
3x Red Background Crossbucks
4x Unmarked Bases
Also at 5:13 i show a goofy moment when a local resident rides up to the crossing on his mower just after the train passes lol
I hope you enjoy!
-Ethan
Unlike America's Route 66, the A66 goes almost from Sea to Shining Sea - Middlesbrough to Workington - how iconic is that?
Joking aside, the route does go through some beautiful countryside and you see it at it's best in this video - bright sunshine and with snow on the ground. We start at Middlesbrough, travel to Darlington and Scotch Corner, then over Bowes Moor to Appleby and Penrith, finishing at Rheged just West of Penrith.
Because it's at 5x hyperlapse speed, you see everything, but don't have to wait around for ages! The only thing you miss at this speed are the road signs, so this video features my now standard stop-sign feature - where I freeze interesting and informative signs for a few seconds to let you know where you are and what is nearby. I also add to this with interesting and informative subtitles about places along the route - great if you want to experience the full journey and learn a few things along the way.
I use videos like this for my cycle training - if they are filmed at normal speed, I ramp up to 2x speed and it really makes me feel like I'm getting somewhere on my bike!
Filmed on January 16th 2023
Equipment:
GoPro Hero 8 Black
Edit Software:
Videoproc Vlogger
Gimp
Route Generator
Music from Epidemic Sounds:
Let Your Body Go Crazy (Instrumental Version) - Zenosyne
Neria - Heyson
I Feel Good, Uh (Instrumental Version) - Gloria Tells
A Beautiful Theory - Brendon Moeller
Samma Gamla - Ikhana
Devil Disguised - Torii Wolf
Egg Rollz - baegel
Travel with the train driver as we journey from Camperdown to Terang in the South West of the state of Victoria, Australia running a special heritage passenger service hauled by an A class class diesel electric locomotive. A66. November 2023
#train #driverseyeview #driversview #traindriversview #vline
Travel with the train driver as we journey from Terang to Warrnambool in the South West of the state of Victoria, Australia running a special heritage passenger service hauled by an A class class diesel electric locomotive. A66. November 2023
#train #driverseyeview #driversview #traindriversview #vline
In 1993 V/line ceased running trains past Ballarat cutting off towns such as Ararat, Stawell, and Horsham from the rail network. This video will investigate how and why trains should be returned to this region of Victoria.
A big thanks to the following for footage:
@trainsstawell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8plq-ybUM58
06:34 - 07:00, 07:42 - 08:01
@conegg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1tdLiu_IJY&t=189s
00:29 - 00:57
@thelastname2k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0QhWn902FU
00:58 - 01:15
@talgoSpain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwNl-g_91GE
09:34 - 10:47, 14:48 - 15:00
and @MooTransit
If you are interested in how we can improve the Overland I recommend viewing these excellent videos:
@AussieWirraway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W91s5sx5Vuw
@Taitset
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j-wznnibxU&t=104s
Thanks very much for watching and if you enjoyed I would appreciate it if you could subscribe :)
Train Tracking Vol 8 - May 2022.
I thought it was going to be a lean month but I’ve somehow got a bit of variety from spots I’ve never been before.
I hope you enjoy. Leave a like and comment.
Don’t forget to subscribe and check out my other videos
The highway has been designated as State Route A66 between Keith and Mount Gambier. The remainder, between Mount Gambier and Port MacDonnell has been labelled State Route B66, although this is not officially known as the Riddoch Highway.