Re: Sydney-Alice Springs Ghan held at Orange

["Robert Parnell" <rparnell@netspace.net.au>]

It did not have a CountryNet Train Radio unit either fitted or working and
was not able to proceed. I believe an 81 class from Parkes was added to the
front of the train to allow it to continue.

--
Robert Parnell
Rail Access/Argus Telecommunications Technician, Electronics Enthusiast,
Lachlan Valley Railway Director,  NSW HO scale railway modeller
E-mail:<rparnell@netspace.net.au>
michael ostrowski <mfo@netwit.net.au> wrote in message
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> The Ghan arrived at Orange at 1915 this evening and has been sitting at
the
> signal on the down near Orange East Fork signal box for about 1.5 hours
now.
> The single NR on the train seems to be OK. What seems to be the problem? A
> lengthy up grain from Parkes or Manildra came through at around 1630 this
> afternoon which is something you don't see often on a Sunday.
>
> Michael Ostrowski
> Orange
>
>