Re: [NSW] Pippita

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Glenn J-B wrote:

> > > 3. How many trains actually went to Pippita when it was still on the
> > CityRail network map a few
> > > years back?
> >
> > Not sure about electrics, but I remember catching a CPH from Lidcombe,
> > through Pippita to Abbottoirs a few years back - and then being totally
> > stunned to find ticket examiners ready and waiting at Abbattoirs.
>
> The final timetable had an AM and PM service. The AM service was a 4 car W set
> (the Zoo train) which went from Flemington CS to Carlingford via Pippita. The PM
> service again started from Flemington and was an Intercity set bound for Sydney
> via Pippita.
>
> In the 1980's it was a mix of CPH railmotors and electrics which included a
> Sunday CPH shuttle that continued to Carlingford at about 8pm. The CPH
> substituted the normal electric service on Sunday night.

The Chullora Workshops train used to go to Pippita before returning to Lidcombe to
commence its Chullora run.


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