Indian Pacific; NR 25 on 5AP8 at MIDLAND Sat 10/9/22. And NR 52 on 1PA8 at MULUCKINE Sun 11/9/2022.

The Indian Pacific passenger train into East Perth Terminal Saturday 10 September 2022. With NR 25 and a 34 carraige consist was delayed at Midland. Due to crossover points failure. The loco crew, eventually had to retrieve the crank handle, that manually turns the blades across. Two points were affected, for access from the freight up main track, to the the Midland surburban lines. The I/P finally departed 1519 hrs. 3 additional BRG Premium class carraiges were spotted on this train, 6 in this consist. They are of, the panoramic wide window cabin views. No motorail wagons this trip! The next day, Sunday 11 September 2022. A change of locos was undertaken, with freshly painted NR 52 in RU OK? livery. This east bound train was captured at Seabrook Village curve, Muluckine. 1246 hrs, running about an hour behind tabled.