Re: [Vic] Freight return to Coldstream??

["BJ" <macgunzal@REMOVEbigpond.com>]

The point was made in other posts that running at night would be a problem
because the main line (extension to Coldstream) and run around loops are
used for stabling sparks. Comparing with the Frankston line can also be
inappropriate because of the single line between Mooroolbark and Lilydale -
it would be as easy as the steel trains if this section was duplicated!!


Richard wrote in message <3924885D.2E540890@primus.com.au>...
>
>Why the assumption that it is going to be in the day during anything
>approaching congested usage...run them at night. Again Bayside run similar
>timetables to Hillside...what are they doing that is anything spectacular
to
>Hillside. A properly powered log train ..will just keep on moving (signals
>allowing)  just like the steel trains.
>
>>:~)) Richard
>
>>
>> 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
>>
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