Re: CMRPS to upgrade Castlemaine Station & Yard

["James C." <james_ccj@optusnet.com.au>]

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> On Tue, 20 Feb 2001 15:17:51 +1100, Yuri J Sos
> <steam4me@dingoblue.net.au> wrote:
>
> >Castlemaine & Maldon Railway Preservation Society have announced that
> >they have obtained a grant of up to $100k from the Vic Gov's Regional
> >Infrastructure Development Fund.  The proceeds of the grant will be
> >used to restore mainline access to platform 3 and the turntable.

This will be a great for VGR . Be able to access bigger town and easier
connection with V/line(or even through train from Melbourne)

> Any thoughts on what might happen if Freight Australia want to run a
> grain train or something out to Maldon? What will happen if you extend
> the line out to Shelbourne? Is the grain silo there still?

That is if FA manage to get free loco(or hire T333 from VGR).  The only
traffic would be goods/oil I guess....

Cheers
James