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Re: [NSW] Toronto Station?

Subject: Re: [NSW] Toronto Station?
From: David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>
Date: Thu, 04 May 2000 22:14:08 +1000
Newsgroups: aus.rail
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Lockstar wrote:

> I recall when passing through Fassifern on the Grafton XPT sometime in
> the late 80s a small 2 car Toronto shuttle train.
>
> I also seem to recall that this branch may have been electrified for
> the short time it was open following the Newcastle electrification.
> Maybe someone can clarify this?
>

No.  The back platform was electrified for the Fassifern to Newcastle shuttle
services, but the line to Toronta was never electrified.

>
> Also, I believe there was another station midway between Fassifern and
> Toronto.  Was this correct?

Blackalls Park



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References:
- Re: [NSW] Toronto Station?
  - From: dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)
- Re: [NSW] Toronto Station?
  - From: "Chris Stratton" <stratton.chris.cp@nospam.bhp.com.au>
- Re: [NSW] Toronto Station?
  - From: "James C." <james_ccj@my-deja.com>
- Re: [NSW] Toronto Station?
  - From: Lockstar <lockstar@my-deja.com>

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