Re: Train required for NSW regional tour

["Dean Stalker" <dstalker2000@hotmail.com>]

Good luck on finding the money for any track access and rollingstock hire up
here in Queensland. QR are charging a small fortune to anyone who wants to
run anything out of the ordinary on their tracks.

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David Bromage <dbromage@fang.omni.com.au> wrote in message
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> I've contacted a couple of groups individually, but now I'm prepared to
> throw this open to any offers.
>
> This is a call for expressions of interest to provide a promotional tour
> train to run around regional NSW in 2001. This will include most branch
> lines in NSW and Brisbane. Victoria and South Australia will be considered
> subject to the successful outcome and cost effectiveness of the NSW tour.
> These areas would be covered in regional tours of 10-14 days each with a
> break of 2-4 weeks in between. Tours may commence from either Sydney or
> Canberra, but rollingstock may be provided from elsewhere provided the
> cost of empty running is not excessive.
>
> The accomodation requirements would be:
> - sleeping berths for 4-8 people
> - shower(s)
> - kitchen
> - lounge or saloon to be used as office space (240V outlets are essential)
>
> A single car meeting all these requirements would be preferred, but two
> cars would be acceptable if necessary, subject to cost.
>
> A separate power van is acceptable if necessary. Access from other cars to
> the luggage space would be advantageous.
>
> An additional vehicle may be used for display purposes, subject to cost. A
> luggage van would be appropriate, provided there is access between cars
> (i.e. a box van is not suitable).
>
> A suitable diesel locomotive and crews would be required, but do not
> necessarily have to be provided by the same operator as the cars.
>
> Please advise of the availability of suitable rollingstock ASAP.
> Indicative costs would be helpful. Proposed tour schedules will be
> available in the next few days to assist in more detailed costings.
>
> Detailed schedules and tenders (no pun intended) will be abailable
> mid-year.
>
> Cheers
> David