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Update: 9th July 2007
Temporary Closure of The Intercity Platform QLD and The Intercity Platform Asia
Folks, as of today, we are undertaking much needed repair and upgrade work to The Intercity Platform, and many of our subsidiaries which include The Intercity Platform QLD (Brisbane) and The Intercity Platform Asia (Vietnam).
It has been decided that these regional subsidiary websites will finally be merged and consolidated with the main 'Platform website, a process which will take an unknown duration of time.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the temporary removal of these subsidiary websites, and will assure you they will return online at an appropriate date. If you require any information or photograph that is on either website, you are welcome to email us and specify your needs, and we'll send the content to you. Email us at: here
Thanks ~Maikha
Update: 9th April 2007
Valve Gear Media now opens for business!
For years, we've specifically catered for mainly photographic media of the Trains, Tracks and Stations of all the railways we've visited, but now, video adds a new dimension to the media we share on our hobby. We can see the visual dynamics on the action of passing freight trains, hear the wonderful nostalgic sounds of steam locomotives, and most importantly, we let you, the viewer, to be Aboard the Action!
We already have videos online, ready to view from our YouTube account, which you can find at NOW Online! section. A preview of upcoming videos to Valve Gear Media can be found at Next in Line.
Scroll down the page to the main sections of this website. For all the new and updated content, head to our what's new and updated section.
G'day, and welcome on The Intercity Platform!
Trains, Tracks, Stations - The three fundamental elements of any railway. The Intercity Platform is a website dedicated to representing all facets of railfanning, whether in Australia or beyond. We promote and foster the many diverse interests of railways through railfanning, railway photography, model railways, live steam, railway preservation, and much more!
The Intercity Platform started off as a humble railfanning website showcasing the photographs and railfanning interests of Sydney, Australia. That was in 2000, and alot has changed since then! The website now showcases a wide range of railway photographs from various Australian destinations, the unfamiliar sights of Vietnam, and now, the United States!
So welcome aboard, what will be, an exciting and promising journey for all of you. As The Intercity Platform heads into the railways of 2007!
Take it easy
Maikha Ly
NEW! Website sections for 2007
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In July and August 2006, The Intercity Platform travelled to the United States, in search of trains, travel and adventure, and we sure weren't disappointed! Many facets of railroads explored! New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C. and San Francisco were just some of the places where we captured railfanning action! |
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In 2007, The Intercity Platform ventures into the exciting field of video and short film production! Already filming and producing a variety of videos for FREE Internet distribution and commercial sale, VGM provides a new dimension in sharing our railfanning experiences for people like YOU! |
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COMING SOON! With a recent market boom in Australian Model Railway interests, in 2007, ModelRailway.Info will be committed to showcasing and promoting the interest in Australian model railways, photos, tutorials, galleries and other information to help every modeller, from Z to G. |
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Main Website sections
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THE
INTERCITY PLATFORM PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY
This section features the archive of my collection of railway photographs I have taken throughout the past few years of the Australian Railway Scene. |
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THE
INTERCITY PLATFORM DISCUSSION FORUM
Inconjunction with RailPage Australia, we now host our own discussion forum! Here for you, a place to discuss anything with this website, give suggestions, kindly critcise us, any railway related discussion, it's all here! |
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SUBURBAN
TRAINS
(COMING SOON) The suburban trains of Sydney which operate all of the metropolitan services. Including the types of suburban trains, specifications, fleet lists and photographs. |
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INTERCITY
TRAINS
(COMING SOON) The trains which operate services to intercity destinations outside of Sydney. Not only The Intercity Platform's flagship train, the V-SET, but also diesel railmotors. Including types, specifications, technical details, fleet lists and photographs |
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REGIONAL
AND INTERSTATE TRAINS
(COMING SOON) The trains which operate to regional destinations within NSW as well as interstate destinations outside of NSW. Including train types, services, timetables and photographs. |
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FREIGHT
TRAINS
(COMING SOON) A summary of the freight trains in NSW with common freight services and operators. Including common services, operators, routes, logistical depots, locomotive summaries and timetable summaries |
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HERITAGE
AND TOURIST
(COMING SOON) The preserved heritage railways within NSW. Includes preservation groups, tourist railways within NSW and mainline heritage train operators |
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NSW RAILWAY
OPERATIONS AND PRACTICES
(COMING SOON) Information on past and present operational and safeworking procedures for the NSW Railways, such as working of trains, operation of locomotives and signalling. |
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RAILFANNING
IN SYDNEY
(COMING SOON) The webmaster's guide to railfanning hotspots in Sydney (And outlying areas) for the interstate/overseas visitor. Guide includes 'train watching' locations as well as photo spots. |
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RAILS
IN MONOCHROME (External link)
(COMING SOON) A brand new subsidiary to The Intercity Platform. Rails in Monochrome is a presentation of all my black and white railway photographs I have taken over the past few months. A highly recommended site for all in seeing railway photographs from a different perspective. |
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