Re: Carlinford line (was Cumberland Line)

[Don Allitt <nahgfa@zeta.org.au>]

Busses on Carlingford line when Olympics are on, same for Cronulla.
Don.

Jonathan Lau wrote:

> They used to run Red Ratter "Y" sets (3 cars in a M-T-M config) in the late 80's to
> Carlingford.
>
> A two car "L" set could even do the job, between the am & pm peak hours and run 4 car
> sets during peak hours. It will be interesting to see if they do that while the
> Olympics are on in September.
>
> Jon Lau
>
> David Bromage wrote:
>
> > Jonathan Lau (jonlau@ozemail.com.au) wrote:
> > : The Carlingford line is a definite "go away, we don't want you" line. I took a
> > : ride on one of the services yesterday. One service per hour using a 4 car "S"
> > : set, 1 Driver, 1 Guard & 1 level crossing attendant at Parramatta Road & only 10
> > : passengers doesn't generate much $$$.
> >
> > Why do they even bother running 4 car sets on the line? Last time I
> > travelled to Carlingford it was a T set doing the yo-yo. Surely this is a
> > job for a 2-car K set or similar.
> >
> > Cheers
> > David