Re: [QR] 2000 Class Railcars

["John Boxall" <box@ozemail.com.au>]

Strange but true. The 2000s had a refridgerated esky in the baggage end
behind the
driver.

> The reason for the ICE sets replacing the 2000 class is because the 2000
> class have all brokem down. Th eIce sets are used because an EMU or SMU
> do not have refrigeration facilities for the driver and guard, which the
> ICE stes do. Because the service shuttles between Yeerongpilly and
> Corinda, there is nowhere for train staff to store their food during the
> shifts. My soucre is a QR guard.
>
> As to their future use, no plans at present, however the Rosewood
> Railway Museum has one 2000 class set, which will hopefully operate when
> the line to Rosewood is restored back to running order.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Mark Nolan