Re: [Vic] Freight return to Coldstream??

[Railvic <railvic@primus.com.au>]

Richard wrote:

> [snip]
>
> After all this..what is the fuss anyway..surely Hillside can slide in
> one/maybe two movements a day..or are they that inept?? Bayside seem to do it
> on their heads!!  One empty and one load of a steel (at least) a day.
> If the logs were to operate during non peak periods...and in the oppposite
> direction to the traffic of that time of day..whats the big deal!!

The big deal of this topic is whether there is adequate path for this log train
between Lilydale and Spencer Street without blocking regular Hillside services.

** My earlier reply to this thread **

Weekdays please, as there is not sufficient time slot during the weekend (eg. 20
minute frequency, the up/down train cross either at Mooroolbark or Lilydale,
plus the additional up Mooroolbark footy special on some weekends).  If running
during weekday between peaks, the up Coldstream train will have to follow right
behind the up Lilydale (up LIL cross down LIL between Ringwood East and
Croydon), and when it gets to Ringwood, follow the up Belgrave from Ringwood.
Don't forget the late running fine is now in place, surely Hillside wouldn't
want the log train to block its services.

> cheers >:~)) Richard

Railvic