Re: Standard gauge to Geraldton

[John McCallum <mccallum@melbpc.org.au>]

Goldie wrote:
 
> Would expect the old Midland Railway coastal line would be the go - no
> branches.  Dual gauge Walkaway into Geraldton.
 

> "David Bromage" <dbromage@fang.omni.com.au> wrote in message
> ccaH5.36$Y66.4426@news0.optus.net.au">news:ccaH5.36$Y66.4426@news0.optus.net.au...
> > Heard on ABC Newsradio that local industry in Geraldton is calling for the
> > line to be converted to standard gauge. They say they are missing out on
> > commercial opportunities by not being part of the standard gauge network.

> > No moee details were available, and there's nothing on the ABC web site.

> > First quesion is, which line to Geraldton should be done? How much freight
> > is there? Has there been any call to regauge other Westrail narrow gauge
> > lines?

> > Cheers
> > David

There is one branch on the MR line, that from Dongara to Eneabba, which
would have to be standardised.
There would be no need for dual gauge from Walkaway to Geraldton as I
doubt there is anything there now.
It was the old Midland Railway terminal, but when I went past there
last, there was very little there.

John