Re: Floods in NSW

["Alex Pout" <alpout@optusnet.com.au>]

Gavin Potter <gavpot@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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> Update on the flooded North West.
>
> The rail line to Wee Waa was disconected today to allow the flood barriers
> to be put in place. Don't expect any trains out that way for at least a
week
> or two.
>
> The line to North Star is cut by a wash away  just sout of Milguy.
>
> 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.

There's a pic of this 48-class lying on its side at http://www.smh.com.au/
Just click on the News in Pictures link under the flood headline, it's photo
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