Re: "Heritage operators" (Was: Images of 4908's new livery.)

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

But the old NSWGR livery is different from CityRail, CountryLink and
GSR. I think 4908 would have turned heads just as well in a freshly
applied NSWGR livery. 

glillic@msn.com.au wrote:
> 
> The main difference between 3801 Limited and NSWRTM is that the former is a
> not-for-profit company whilst the latter is a membership based organisation.
> Whether 3801 Ltd is a true Heritage Operator is a matter of conjecture, but
> it certainly is commercial in its objectives. Therefore its trains must be
> seen by the general public (not the rail fans and rivot counters) as
> something apart from CityRail, CountryLink, GSR and those of the other
> regular passenger train operators in NSW.
> 
> On the two days that 4908 operated in the last week, it certainly turned the
> heads of the general public - it demonstrated its abilty to stand out from
> the crowd. The main reason its looks a little gaudy at the moment is that
> 4401 failed the week before and the 49 was rushed through to get it on the
> road for this week's commitments. Extra artwork will be applied shortly to
> smooth out the rough edges. It will go to Port Kembla for Cockatoo Run
> operations next Wednesday.
> 
> The ultimate objective is for all carriages and the diesel fleet to be
> painted in the new colour scheme.
> 
> --
> Geoff Lillico
> 
> 3801 Limited
> trains@magna.com.au

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