Re: ROBINA STATION ONE STEP CLOSER TO COMPLETION
M.B. and C.M.McDonald (Michael.and.Colleen.Mcdonald@xtra.co.nz)
26 Apr 1998 10:09:10 GMT
Dave McL <davemcl@iprolink.co.nz> wrote in article
<3541A5F0.4301@iprolink.co.nz>...
> Garry R. Ford wrote:
>
> > The final link in the $375 million Gold coast Railway will become a
step closer tomorrow (Friday 24 April) when the overhead power lines
> between Nerang and Rob
>
> Where is Robina in relation to such places as Surfers Paradise and
> Coolangatta? Is it anywhere near the Gold Coast, or is it some inland
> town far from the sea? I cannot find Robina on an atlas here in NZ.
>
> Also I assume from the posts on this subject that this is a new rail
> line, not the re-opening of the old line down that way?
My map shows Nerang is inland from Surfers Paradise.
I travelled on the line (to Nerang) just a few weeks ago.
Trains run fast on that line, and the right of way has been prepared for
double track.
New EMU was very pleasant to travel on.
Nerang didn't look inviting from the station, so I returned immediately to
Brisbane!
When I have a few hours to spare I'll post my experiences on QR.
Michael McDonald