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Subject: Re: [OT] - HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!!
From: "James C." <james_ccj@my-deja.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 00:08:14 GMT
Newsgroups: aus.rail
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> Going to try and catch as many trains down there as I can - I haven't
> been on a suburban diesel railcar service since the 2000's were
removed
> from service in Brisbane.

For some reason I like these railcars very much. Possibly beacuse I had
cab ride and chat with friendly railcar drivers many times. Also you
get to see front view.

> I still think QR should get some modern diesel-electric railcars for
> things like the Laidley service ...

There was a plan reported in RD a year ago. QR "investigating"
possibilty of replace the aging Westlander/Inlander loco haul fleet
with fast diesel railcars.



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References:
- [OT] - HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!!
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- Re: [OT] - HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!!
  - From: Rob Kearey <mammal@optushome.com.au>

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