Lineside Lens

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Avid railfan & train photographer from 馃嚘馃嚭 Sydney, Australia! Photos are by me unless indicated otherwise. Views expressed are my own. he/him 路 they/them is also okay

Yellow and maroon coloured heritage diesel locomotive pulls similarly coloured passengers cars through a dirt cutting
Head-on view of black and green steam locomotive rounding a tight curve next to a platform pushing vintage carriages
Silver double-decker suburban train crossing a road level crossing at sunset, during golden hour, framed by overhead power lines and gum trees in the background
An eight-car long special V set with an orange headboard reading "Final V Set Revenue Service Lithgow to Central 30th January 2026" led by V25 trailed by V10 sits at Platform 2 of Central. The rear end of the train has been painted in the "Grey Goose" original livery, featuring blue and grey stripes.
Front-on view of a blue and yellow XPT train numbered "2009". The watermark of the photographer's Instagram, @azyrite.photo is visible in white text at the bottom left corner.
The distinctive front of a yellow and grey intercity "V set" train pulls into a curved platform on an overcast day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A bright yellow train traveling on tracks. The front of the train is yellow, whilst the sides are a silver-grey colour. The doors have thick yellow borders. There are multiple railway tracks laid on ballast, with overhead wires visible. In the background are trees and some residential buildings, behind a tall steel fence that protects the railway corridor. The sky is overcast, and the lighting is even.
A Sydney Trains commuter train traveling on a curved section of track surrounded by ballast beneath a concrete bridge. The train has a distinctive orange front cab with a large windshield. The digital destination plate above the windshield reads "Hornsby". To the left side of the tracks is a signal light showing green above red. The scene is set in a cutting with concrete retaining walls visible on the right side and vegetation-covered embankments on the left. There are supporting metal poles visible around the track with overhead wiring. The sky is overcast and there are eucalyptus trees in the background.
A suburban "Tangara" train stopped at a station during heavy rainfall. The platform surface is wet, reflecting the rain and creating a glossy appearance. Raindrops are clearly visible, splashing on the ground and causing a misty spray around the train. The train has bright yellow doors that are open, showing the inside the carriage where a few passengers can be seen seated or standing. Trees surround the station, partially obscured by the misty conditions of the rainstorm. The platform has clear blue and yellow dots for safety and accessibility, and overhead wires and lights are also visible. The platform is empty of people.
A red and white tram rounds a curve of green track in an urban area. The tram's digital destination board reads "L4 Carlingford". The sky is overcast and the ground is wet. The track is surrounded by low bushes and there are short trees to the left, in the background.
A photo taken close to the ground showing a railway track which creates a sense of perspective. The rails disappear around a curve in the distance. On both sides of the railway, there's a platform with fences, lights, benches and a shelter. The platforms are raised above ground level and have safety railings. The station and tracks are surrounded by lush greenery and there are hills in the background. Overhead wires are visible on a partly cloudy day.
Two connected train carriages side-by-side at a station platform. Both doors are open, showing the interior of the train. There are accessibility symbols next to the doors, with the one on the left indicating bicycle access and the other wheelchair access. The door is yellow, whilst the rest of the train is silver-grey. The top of a building is visible in the background, made of brick. The image is taken during daytime, and the sky is overcast.
This image shows a close-up of a blue and yellow long train at a station. The front of the train is prominent, with a streamlined design. The nose of the train is curved, with the number "2019" displayed on the front in white. The train's body is primarily blue, with a lighter blue wave pattern running from the middle to the rear. The platform is visible in the foreground, with square tiles arranged in a grid pattern. In the background, a dark-colored train compartment can be seen. The sky above is slightly overcast, with some buildings visible in the background. The overall atmosphere appears to be a busy, modern train station.
View from inside a sleek and modern train, looking through a window at another train parked at a station platform. The stationary train is an old corrugated-style silver with yellow accents, double-decked, and has visible doors and windows. Behind it, there are multiple apartment buildings with brick and beige facades. The station platform is empty and features a white fence, signage, overhead cables, and a lamp post. The sky is cloudy, and the atmosphere feels urban.
A train passing a small railway station called "Wondabyne," with the camera looking at the end of the blue and yellow rear carriage. The train is modern in appearance, and traveling along tracks that run alongside a calm river. The surrounding landscape is lush, featuring green forested hills under a partly cloudy blue sky.
A train passing close to the camera with a cloudy sky in the background. The side of the train is black and grey, and the doors are yellow. Signalling equipment in green-grey boxes are visible next to the track, and two more tracks are visible to the right of the train.
A blue and beige New South Wales XPT train, appearing weathered, sits at a station platform. Another train, an Endeavour, is partially visible behind it. The station buildings are brick and several stories high. In the background, modern city buildings that form the skyline of Sydney are also visible. The platform has tactile paving for the visually impaired, with the word 'MIND THE GAP' partially visible.
A blue and yellow New South Wales XPT train, number 2014, is stopped at a train station platform. Overhead wiring is visible above the train. The platform is covered by a shelter, and tactile paving is visible on the ground. The sky is overcast.
Xplorer set 2505 passing the down platform at Wondabyne Station on a partly cloudy day.