Re: Victorian Train Numbers

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

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> Kevin(and other Aus.loco'ers).
> Thanks for the rundown on numbers. What then is the key to deciphering 
> Vic. train numbers ?. Numbers 0-9 must (obviously) have different 
> meanings in each slot. Where can the info on how to 'read' a vic. train 
> number be found. Tks in advance

The first digit/letter is the line or train type.
Second is the line for pass (first digit 8) and freigh (first digit 9)
third and fourth is the train number odd is down, even is up.
The third digit also tell if the train runs via the underground loop
(6,7,8,9 is loop)

For more information have a look at the General Information for the
Working Timetable found on my webpage:

http://www.ecr.mu.oz.au/~cmgord/trains/current/wtt_gen.pdf

Is a direct link, just a 60kb PDF file and the third page explains the
numbering system.

> 
> Scott
> 
> P.S. The NSW train numbering system is described in the May 1996 Railway 
> Digest


Regards,

Chris Gordon
http://www.ecr.mu.oz.au/~cmgord


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