Re: Floods in NSW

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

Gavin Potter (gavpot@ozemail.com.au) wrote:
> The line from Werris Creek to Binnaway is cut by a wash away. This wash away
> claimed a 48 class. It could be several months before they can get this
> loco. Its on its side almost burried by flood waters.

It will be full of mud when they get it out. Would probably require
rewiring. My guess is it's a write off.

> There will be no shuttles this flood in Narrabri as we could not get a 600
> class up from down south. I doubt that Tamworth will have anything either.

Tamworth reportedly has the 4-car from Armidale doing shuttles during the
day. At this stage it's still going to go back to Armidale at night.

Cheers
David