Re: (NSW) - Dapto to Kiama Electrification

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

eikkert@my-deja.com wrote:

> > > G sets cannot go past Springwood.
> >
> > Does Springwood still have the "Narrow rollingstock only beyond this
> point"
> > (or words to that effect) sign?

> The sign is still at Helensburgh and G sets go through there. I don't
> understand why G sets can't go up the mountains, is there a magic
> forcefield?

T/G sets fit into the intermediate loading gauge, which is why they can
run on the short north. Due to the tight curves and clearances, the
mountains are narrow stock only.

Cheers
David