re: New Overland Prospector service Melb-Ade Was idea for new...
Nic Doncaster (nldoncas@cobweb.com.au)
27 Apr 1998 08:25:37 GMT
> > >Well, why not run them as a day service Melbourne to Adelaide and vice
> > >versa? If only as trial? They are standard gauge so they will run on the
> > >standard gauge line and should be able to tack along at a reasonable
> > >speed for at least part of the journey.
> >
> > That's not such a silly idea. The distance is similar, although it would
> > take longer due to speed restrictions. The Prospector has run with only 1
> > or 2 cars at times depending on the demand.
> >
> > >I realise the Victorian end of the line is in deplorable conditions but
> > >it would be interesting to ponder what timings might be achievable using
> > >high speed on those parts of the line that will take it.
> >
> > West of Horsham it would probably be allowed 130km/h.
> >
> > Cheers
> > David
>
>
> I note that somebody else posted that the line is not up to the standard
> required to take the Prospector.
>
> Can someone please advise on what changes to the line would be required
> for the Prospector to run Melb to Adel?
>
> Timings
More likely A state border, and gutless politicians (and media) who still push
18th century parachial and trivial attitudes.
Nic