Re: [NSW]First Endeavour to Airport ?

["MattyQ" <mattyq1009@dingoblue.net.au>]

Dave Proctor <daproc@spambait.ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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> "Ronald BESDANSKY" <ronbest@bigpond.com> wrote in message
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> > What is the purpose of the sign on the up starter at Turrella, to the
> effect
> > that loco-hauled and non-electric trains must not pass the signal
without
> > permission?
>
> The effect is that they have to stop and seek permission. This is so that
> the exhaust fans can be switched on.

Manual jet fan switching? Oh puhlease!! Can't you people down there get with
the times? It's the 21st century for Chrissake!! Why not spend a little more
money and get an automated system that reads train numbers and track
circuits and works out for itself what is electric and what isn't. Sheesh!
Do QR have to be at the forefront of EVERYTHING???  Can't another rail
company design something new and innovative for a change?


--
Matt Smith
Brisbane Australia.

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