Melbourne & Geelong spotting and photo locations

[Peter Mason <#NO_SPAM#Peter_Mason@nabaus.com.au>]

As it is now school holidays, thought I might get out with my son and go find some trains in 
the Melbourne & Geelong areas during a week day. Where are the good spots to view and 
photograph trains - Pass, Goods, SG and BG?

Some of the locations we frequented for spotting and photography are:

* Dynon loco depot
* Sims Street Junction
* Railway Watching Platform - Railway Place, North Melbourne

In the past writers to this news group have talked about locations in the Footscray West and 
Tottenham areas? Are there specific locations worth visiting? Are there other spotting 
locations in the Melbourne area that are safe and legal?

Also, are there any good spotting locations in the Geelong area. A few weeks ago we stopped 
for a while in Geelong North, near where Dunn St connects with Melbourne Road (near North 
Geelong "C" Box). On the fence, one has an excellent view of the BG and SG lines back towards 
Melboune and some view of the North Geelong yards. It was a Sunday, so not a lot of movements, 
but I would think it would be worth a look on a week day.

Any other locations in Geelong worth a look? 

Another related question - where is "Elders Block Point" on the Melbourne-Geelong SG - is 
there a loop there?

Thanks,
Peter

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