Re: Blue Gooses (NSW)

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Tony Paton wrote in aus.rail.models:

> Hi All,
> I'd like some info on the inter urban electric trains that run between
> Sydney & Newcastle etc. I remember when they first arrived a few
> thousand years ago, they were called "Blue Gooses", due in fact of the
> blue trimming they had. How did they get the name goose? Or "Gooses"
> as we call them now.
> What is the history of these trains ie where were they designed, built
> etc.
> Thanks in advance.
>
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