Re: CMRPS to upgrade Castlemaine Station & Yard

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

Stuart Thyer (s.thyer@anatomy.unimelb.edu.au) wrote:


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> In article <jICk6.22$Nd.766@news0.optus.net.au>, dbromage@fang.omni.com.au
> (David Bromage) wrote:


> >Yuri J Sos (steam4me@dingoblue.net.au) wrote:
> >
> >> Completion of these facilities are in anticipation of the eventual
> >> restoration of the railway between Muckleford and Maldon Junction
> >> (Castlemaine) and in the meantime will enable main line operators to
> >> use Castlemaine as a destination for their tours. 
> >
> >> The project needs to be completed by 31 December 2001.
> >
> >That's a lot to do in that time with only $100k.
> >
> >How much rollingstock is up to main line standard? The DERM was when
> >delivered, but what about the locos and cars?

> I don't know what you have read into Yuris posting David, but the $100k is
> to reinstate the turntable, not do work to any vehicles. 

This benefits Steamrail and others more than VGR. Not much use having a
turntable if your locos aren't allowed out on the main line!

Cheers
David