Re: Why is it called "up"?

["MattyQ" <mattyq1009@dingoblue.net.au>]

Kevin Lyons <klyons@iprimus.com.au> wrote in message
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> Not quite right. In Queensland all lines follow the same principle as
> elseware except for the western main.

This statement is not correct. The rule of thumb is:-
UP           south or west
DOWN    north or east.

For example, Rockhampton to Winton is UP. This is away from Brisbane thus no
compliance to national standard. Same goes for Townsville to Mt. Isa and so
forth.

It is up to Wallangarra and
> Quilpie/Cunnamulla.This is because,as the first line built in Queensland,
> from Ipswich to Grandchester ( Bigges Camp) is uphill it made sense to
call
> it the up. Its now to late to change.

This statement is correct because it complies with the "rule of thumb".


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Matt Smith
Brisbane Australia.

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