Re: Sat 22 April 2000 in Victoria.

[Chris Gordon <cmgord@alphalink.com.au>]

Aus loco discussion mailing list

>Imagine the anger of the five Japanese who paid big money to fly to
>Australia and were waiting at Diggers' Rest for the 2 R's GM36 and T387
>to come past. It appears that some delays? in shunting at Spencer Street
>saw the train eventually leave at around 1230 and run via Bacchus Marsh
>and NOT Diggers' Rest. There were quite a few unamused people waiting in
>the cold - including me. Just as well that Good Friday was a good day
>all round. The shots of S313 at Wodonga sitting in the pale evening sun
>should be quite nice - and it was a pleasant surprise to meet up with
>Pete Kilburn from Junee.
>
>What will happen on Monday, eh?

Well there was about 50-60 people on the Latrobe Street bridge at Spencer
Street waiting for the train to depart.  They were told about 1130 that
departure was 1210 because the train lost its path.  But about 5 minutes
after everyone left (expect myself and my parents) then train gave one long
whistle and 10 minutes later departed.

So it went from 50-60 people to 3 to photo and watch the train depart SSS.

Then from about 30 people at South Dynon (SG turntable) waiting for the 42
and 442 to arrive at 15:30 was cut to about 6 when the train arrived at 16:10.

At least I was in the right spot at the right time to photo the trains I
wanted yesterday.

As for Monday, who knows in the railfan game you only know what you have
missed after you have missed it.



Regards,

Chris Gordon
e-mail - cmgord@ecr.mu.oz.au 
e-mail - cmgord@alphalink.com.au (pictures)
Mobile Number: 0409 255 620
ICQ number: 32989450




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