2014 - As part of reopening the railway between Musk and Bullarto following bushfire damage, the Daylesford Spa Country Railway operated a number of ballast trains. This provided the rare opportunity to see their diesel Y159 in action on a railway that normally only operates railmotors.
The volunteers did a fantastic job conducting the works in freezing conditions. In typical Central Highlands Winter conditions, the temperature almost reached zero and it was even sleeting at one stage during the day.
The train is seen departing Daylesford, in the forest between Musk and Bullarto and finally arriving at Bullarto where the Y class ran around the consist. The train is then seen at various locations between Bullarto and Musk as ballasting operations occurred. Once the wagons were empty, the train was set back to Bullarto for reloading.
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