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Artist Kyle Torney was behind the artwork set to appear on a Pacific National train. IMAGE: Victoria\u2019s Big Build<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Pacific National<\/a> train will be adorned with artwork as it serves the Murray Basin freight\u00a0network.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Renowned St Arnaud artist Kyle Torney painted seven artworks that will adorn a Pacific National locomotive hauling North West Victoria\u2019s locally-grown produce.<\/p>\n

The locomotive will travel via the Murray Basin freight network once the Murray Basin Rail Project works are completed.<\/p>\n

Patrick O\u2019Donnell, bulk and coal group executive, Pacific National, said the new passing loop built by Regional Rail Revival at Elmhurst, between Ararat and Maryborough, enables two 50-wagon freight trains to pass each other, lifting network capacity and giving freight operators more flexibility.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe loop allows us to operate longer heavier trains on the rail network, which means we can move greater freight volumes for our customers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMoving greater volumes of freight on rail is a key pillar of Pacific National\u2019s growth strategy and we\u2019ve investing in products and services to encourage more customers to choose rail over road.\u201d<\/p>\n

The art will be seen on trains consisting of 50 wagons laden with up to 3,000 tonnes of grain \u2013 the equivalent of 70 B-doubles.<\/p>\n

O\u2019Donnell said the Murray Basin Rail Project will upgrade the state\u2019s rail freight network to meet growing industry demand for services while also continuing to drive economic growth, create jobs and ensure the continuation of freight travel in the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe state government\u2019s improvements to the Murray Basin rail network will allow more trains to operate and ensure more freight destined for export is transported to the port, reducing road accidents and congestion while also driving down carbon emissions across the supply chain,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Three of Torney\u2019s artworks commissioned as part of the Murray Basin Rail Project, depict table grapes, almonds and oranges grown in the Sunraysia region.<\/p>\n

Four others depict scenes common in the Wimmera around St Arnaud \u2013 an ear of wheat, flowering canola in bloom, grain silos and a crop being harvested.<\/p>\n

Torney said all seven panels of art represent either produce or the procedure used during harvest, from paddock to plate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey represent the paddock to plate sequence between farming and how that gets to the consumer,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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The train will haul 50 wagons laden with up to 3,000 tonnes of grain<\/strong>. IMAGE: Victoria\u2019s Big Build<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cIt is significant because it gives an insight into what these rural and local areas are all about, and what keep these towns alive.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt sheds a light on how important the farmers and farms of rural northwestern Victoria are, and how important the rail freight network is.\u201d<\/p>\n

Torney said he enjoyed being able to give \u201ca visual face\u201d to the train.<\/p>\n

\u201cI enjoyed giving their locomotives an identity, so people can have an understanding of what is being carried in there and how important it actually is,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

As a resident of northwestern Victoria, Torney grew up around farms, sourcing inspiration from his everyday life and the occupations of the people he surrounds himself with.<\/p>\n

\u201cGrowing up in rural Victoria I gained an understanding of how the rail freight network works, as most people in rural areas would,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, I think the important part is bringing it to life for the people who aren\u2019t that familiar with it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The painted locomotive made its debut during a community event at Maryborough\u2019s historic station in July, which O\u2019Donnell said was brought to life with Torney\u2019s artwork.<\/p>\n

\u201cTorney\u2019s design transforms our Pacific National G519 locomotive into a moving artwork, showcasing the world-class crops grown in the Sunraysia region and exported around the globe to meet the growing global appetite for Victorian produce,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTorney\u2019s impressive art adorning our loco highlights how rail is a critical link moving these crops from the paddock to the port.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Australia\u2019s largest private rail freight operator, we are proud to deliver what matters for our customers including Victoria\u2019s primary producers who need to move their produce for\u00a0export.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Artist Kyle Torney was behind the artwork set to appear on a Pacific National train. IMAGE: Victoria\u2019s Big Build<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Pacific National train will be adorned with artwork as it serves the Murray Basin freight\u00a0network. Renowned St Arnaud artist \u2026 <\/p>\n

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