Re: Train required for NSW regional tour

[james_ccj@my-deja.com]

In article <lEeI4.307$XM2.571190@news0.optus.net.au>,
  dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage) wrote:
> David Johnson (trainman@ozemail.com.au) won a Nobel Prize for
literature by writing:
> > David Bromage wrote:
>
> > > 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.
>
> > > Dean Stalker (dstalker2000@hotmail.com) won a Nobel Prize for
literature by writing:
> > > > 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.
> > >
> > > You'll note from the original posting that Queensland is not part
of this
> > > plan.
>
> > When did they move Brisbane?  :-)
>
> You know what I mean. :)
>
> It would be helpful if people think through the requirements before
making
> suggestions. I've received three suggestions by email which are
impossible
> to achieve.
>
> I've also received a number of non-serious suggestions which, while
> somewhat amusing, aren't very helpful. Yes, it would be fun to do the
tour
> with 1210 hauling PAM11. :)
>
> This is a serious proposal on behalf of a corporate client. The tours
will
> receive a considerable amount of publicity for both the promotor and
> operator. The budget for this exercise is considerable, but does have
its
> limits.
Did you ask GSR?? they have a few spare sleepers, lounges, dining cars.

You asked for :

<<<<<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).>>>>>>

I think GSR would be able to met your needs. Their "Chairman class
carriages" would be good for this job, and GSR's carraiges are
relatively modern, they would be able to haul by CLs in NSW. Others I
could think of would be V/line's excursion carriages ( Norman, Murray)
but I'm not sure if they can run on NSW's branch lines or would they
compatible to DLs in NSW.

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Cheers

James


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