Hitachis
1st February 2002

Hitachis which first came to Melbourne in 1972 known also Martin and King cars or silvers have been traversing Melbourne's suburbs ever since. Initially popular for their ultra modern silver look they continue to stand out (particularly to the railfan community) against the rest of Melbourne's sparks because of their age, numbers, they still exist in The met livery and of course their design being a modern version of the earlier Harris trains and an older version that the Comengs improved on. This gallery is dedicated to the Hitachi fleet, long live the silvers!

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Nice looking clouds as a Hitachi arrives into Berwick station.
Nice looking clouds as a Hitachi arrives into Berwick station.
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2002-02-01 00:00:00
Again nice looking clouds as a Hitachi approaches the former level crossing down of Narre Warren.
Again nice looking clouds as a Hitachi approaches the former level crossing down of Narre Warren.
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2002-02-01 00:00:00
The former level crossing down of Narre Warren.
The former level crossing down of Narre Warren.
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2002-02-01 00:00:00
Hitachi leaving the sidings at Camberwell.
Hitachi leaving the sidings at Camberwell.
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2002-02-01 00:00:00

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2002-02-01 00:00:00
Clifton Hill.
Clifton Hill.
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2002-02-01 00:00:00
Refurb Hitachi ascends the grade into the cutting past Eaglemont.
Refurb Hitachi ascends the grade into the cutting past Eaglemont.
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2008-03-04 17:31:52
Refurb Hitachi passes through cutting before reaching Heidelberg.
Refurb Hitachi passes through cutting before reaching Heidelberg.
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2008-03-04 17:32:06
Refurb Hitachi glides through the cutting on it's way to Darebin.
Refurb Hitachi glides through the cutting on it's way to Darebin.
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2008-03-04 18:08:36
Refurb Hitachi with and EDI Comeng at Darebin Station.
Refurb Hitachi with and EDI Comeng at Darebin Station.
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2008-03-04 18:08:55
Approach headlights yes, but this Hitachi is actually heading into the tunnel past Heidelberg
Approach headlights yes, but this Hitachi is actually heading into the tunnel past Heidelberg
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2008-04-01 17:32:40
Hitachi approaching the level crossing at Macleod.
Hitachi approaching the level crossing at Macleod.
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2008-04-01 17:57:50
I was aiming for the train, instead I got a nice motion blur.
I was aiming for the train, instead I got a nice motion blur.
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2008-04-01 17:58:05
There it goes... Check out the historic chimney in the background too, it's being dismantled.
There it goes... Check out the historic chimney in the background too, it's being dismantled.
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2008-04-01 17:58:16
SRV Hitachi alongside a Comeng at Rosanna.
SRV Hitachi alongside a Comeng at Rosanna.
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2008-04-08 18:32:12
SRV Hitachi descends the grade near Watsonia on return from Greensborough
SRV Hitachi descends the grade near Watsonia on return from Greensborough
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2008-04-08 18:55:56
Descending into Macleod, nice motion blur too.
Descending into Macleod, nice motion blur too.
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2008-04-08 18:56:13
Hitachi stabled inside Macleod, Destination: Port Melbourne.
Hitachi stabled inside Macleod, Destination: Port Melbourne.
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2008-04-08 19:33:19
SRV Hitachi heads out to do the shunty thing.
SRV Hitachi heads out to do the shunty thing.
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2008-07-07 17:29:20
I should probably delete this shot, pretty crappy.
I should probably delete this shot, pretty crappy.
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2008-07-07 17:29:25
Here it comes.
Here it comes.
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2008-07-07 17:29:32
SRV Hitachi shunts back to run the 4:40PM up service.
SRV Hitachi shunts back to run the 4:40PM up service.
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2008-07-07 17:30:38
4:40PM up service is the SRV Hitachi and it approaches on the trestle.
4:40PM up service is the SRV Hitachi and it approaches on the trestle.
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2008-07-07 17:45:32
SRV Hitachi on the trestle.
SRV Hitachi on the trestle.
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2008-07-07 17:45:38