Re: Bendigo D3 to be restored

[James Brook <ajmbrook@ozemail.com.au>]

I am really skeptical about some of these proposals. With both WCR and
Steamrail running regular steam trips to Echuca as well as the nearby
VGR which operates every Sunday, how many steam hauled services can
really survive in that region?

David Bromage wrote:
> 
> There is to be another tourism boost for the Bendigo region, with a joint
> venture between Great Northern Rail and the Bendigo council. A steam
> locomotive described as an icon of Bendigo's rail history is to be
> rebuilt, and it will eventually carry tourists between Bendigo and Echuca.
> 
> http://www.abc.net.au/news/regionals/bendigo/monthly/regben-6jul2000-3.htm

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- James Brook -

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