Re: New Zig Zag track construction

["Chris" <chrisc@fl.net.au>]

I think they are already cleared the area near the colliery road, as I was
looking for the road which uses the old newnes line trackbed, - where is
that?, no signs and many dirt trails.

Chris


"Chris Downs" <cvdowns@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
3lkL5.11406$SF5.238471@ozemail.com.au">news:3lkL5.11406$SF5.238471@ozemail.com.au...
> You've hit the nail on the head.
>
> My understanding is that the line can only go as far as Clarence Colliery
> Road due to funding constraints at present.  Advice is being sought by ZZR
> on how best to deal with the road crossing problem.  Whether a grade
> separated or level crossing is used significant works
> (embankment/cutting/bridge) will be required.
>
> Chris
>
> Dennis Rittson <drittson@cia.com.au> wrote in message
> 39FD8B6A.25A70BA0@cia.com.au">news:39FD8B6A.25A70BA0@cia.com.au...
> > Peter Cook wrote:
> > >
> > > I heard something about them getting a Century of Federation grant and
> > > they're extending to Newnes Junction platform 3.  This could be it.
> >
> > That would be great, but I'd love to know how they propose to get the
> > line across the Clarence Colliery Road.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > drittson@cia.com.au
> >
> > http://www.cia.com.au/drittson/
> >
> >
> >
> > "I think, therefore I am........I think."
> > Arthur C. Clarke
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