Re: Ghan to Darwin.

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

> We are missing the point a bit here,if and when the Ghan as it is now
> ever runs through to Darwin, this would add at least two days two the
> current run from Sydney to Alice Springs, Great Southern would have to
> build another complete train to make the trip

No they don't.  Have a close look at this page and compare with GSR's
current consit.

http://www.railpage.org.au/comrails/gsr_carriages/index.html

You will find GSR have more then sufficient carriages at the moment and
there's no need to buy new carriages.

Cheers
James