Re: Tasmania's Abt Line - Work Commences

[Athan <athan@nospam.bigfoot.com>]

Robert Bushby wrote:

> For an excellent over view of the ABT project, get a copy of the November
> 1999 Tasmanian Rail News. There is a map, gradient diagram, and some photos
> from the Tas Divisions archives.
>
> Well worth the effort to get hold of a copy if anyone is interested in the
> project. The Tasmanian Division of the ARHS are on the web at
> www.tased.edu.au/tasonline/railtas/
>
> Other good Tassie Rail info on this site as well.
>
> Rob Bushby
> QUEENSTOWN, Tas.

Also, todays Sunday Tasmanian has an article regarding some of the smaller
businesses effected by the project.  One suggestion was that a freight service
could be used on the line.  Given that it is going to be Tasmania's busiest
track, freight would add an interesting dimension to the project.