Re: The Fish and Chips

[Michael Hendy <little_fish_in_a@bigpond.com>]

Michael Pfeiffer wrote:
> 
> The name "The Fish" was derived from Driver Heron, who drove the train from
> the middle 1860's to about 1885. His name was corrupted to "Herring" and he
> became known as "The Fish". In time his nickname became associated with the
> train. Later, to cope with the increased passengers, a second train was
> introduced and became officially recognized as "The Chips". Interurban
> electric trains have been operated as "The Fish" and "The Chips" since 15th
> September and 15th December, 1958, respectively.
> 
> Source: "Railway Quiz" Revised Edition April 1966, p.40
> 
> Knew this little book would come in handy!!!
> It doesn't give original start dates. It also says that they serve the area
> between Penrith and Mount Victoria: Do they continue to Lithgow now?

According to the timetable on my desk, The Fish goes to/from Lithgow,
and The Chips goes to/from Mt Victoria

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