Re: [NSW] Train codes

[Railway Rasputin II <bob@fastlink.com.au>]

Yes there is.

rgds

Hubert Lam wrote:
> 
> so is there a specific pattern of run numbers that can be distinguished from
> 1. the rolling stock originating sector (i.e. run 130 previously was a C set, now what remains of it
> in the May 21 timetable is an R set from Hornsby)
> 2. where it might go
> and anything else that may be interesting?
> 
> Eric Cartman got bored on Fri, 02 Jun 2000 12:04:18 GMT and so wrote the following:
> 
> 
>           N stands for Endeavour
> 
>           They couldn't use E becuase E is used to describe electric locos.
> 
>           Basically for passenger trains
> 
>           First character = direction
> 
>           N = North
>           S = South
>           W = West
>           K and C - used for South Coast local and longer services respectively.
> 
>           Second Character = type of train
> 
>           number = CityRail Intercity EMU 's
>           1 = Newcastle service
>           2 = Gosford/Wyong service
>           3/4 = South Coast
>           5 = West
>           7/8/9 Empty Intercity EMU's
> 
>           T = XPT
>           P = Xplorer
>           S = Steam
>           L = Diesel loco
>           N = Endeavour (Southern Highlands)
>           R = Endeavour (South Coast)
>           E = electric loco
>           D = Light engine (??)
> 
>           btw, suburban trains and Newcastle railcars/Endeavours use run numbers.
> 
> 
> 
>           e&oe