Algebuckina Bridge

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Oodnadatta Track

If you’re a history buff you’re going to go nuts crossing the Oodnadatta Track. The track follows the orignal Ghan line from Marla to Oodnadatta and then on to Marree. There's stacks of ruins,

Algebuckina Bridge

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The Algebuckina Bridge is over half a kilometre long and is the largest bridge ever constructed in South Australia and was built to carry the Ghan Rail Track in 1892 across the Neales River,

Oodnadatta Track

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If you're a history buff you're going to go nuts crossing the Oodnadatta Track. The track follows the original Ghan line from Marree to Oodnadatta. There's stacks of ruins, mound springs,

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One of our favorite places to camp along the Oodnadatta Track.
A short video from our recent SA Trip

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Reply By: Member - McLaren3030 - Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 09:00

Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 09:00

Pmk03,

Some nice pics there, particularly the drone shots, gives a different perspective to the area around the Bridge.

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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 09:12

Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 09:12

Thanks again Paul, another great production

There is no doubt that the drone gives a very different perspective from the air.

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Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 10:39

Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 10:39

There is a story that the wreck in the opening shot was driving across the bridge during a flood and met a train coming the other way. The driver jumped clear, but the car was wrecked.
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Follow Up By: pmk03 - Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 10:43

Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 10:43

Yes Peter, I have heard that story too.
Sadly there was a dog as well & it apparently fell in the Neales River never to be seen again....
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Reply By: Duncanm - Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 15:26

Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 15:26

Great photos and video. Thanks

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Follow Up By: Duncanm - Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 18:28

Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 18:28

I should have also added, I have also been to the bridge, however the drone shots give it a completely different and amazing perspective.

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Follow Up By: pmk03 - Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 18:52

Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 18:52

Thanks Duncan
Yeah, the video is a mix of drone, GoPro, Handheld Video & stills. When I get home from these trips there's a lot to sort through.
The drone is my favorite though, closely followed by stills.
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Follow Up By: Duncanm - Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 20:12

Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 20:12

As a matter of interest what drone do you use? (I don’t have one)

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Follow Up By: pmk03 - Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 20:19

Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 20:19

Just a DJI Spark
I think they are a great unit for a fair price

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Follow Up By: Ron A - Monday, Jul 15, 2019 at 11:35

Monday, Jul 15, 2019 at 11:35

Well put together with such a variety of images and video. What software are you using to produce this?

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Follow Up By: pmk03 - Monday, Jul 15, 2019 at 12:23

Monday, Jul 15, 2019 at 12:23

Hi Ron
Thanks for your comments
As I'm not real good at learning new stuff, I'm still using an old version of Windows Movie Maker that isn't even supported anymore.
I like it because it's very easy to use & the results are good. It can handle my HD1080p & 4K Video as well.
Thanks
Paul

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Reply By: mechpete - Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 23:33

Saturday, Jul 13, 2019 at 23:33

yep
good video in 1985 we rode our dirt bikes the full length of the bridge as all the sleepers were stil there
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Follow Up By: pmk03 - Sunday, Jul 14, 2019 at 10:06

Sunday, Jul 14, 2019 at 10:06

Thanks,
I can remember on my first visit to the area back in 2000 that there were still many sleepers & you could walk at least some of the way but there were some large gaps. This was long before they installed a walkway & fence about 50 mtrs in
It's pretty bare these days,
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Paul

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