Re: Idea for new rail service

peter berrett (pberrett@tbsa.com.au)
Mon, 27 Apr 1998 19:22:36 +1100

John Fenn wrote:
>
> >I wish you Sandgropers would hurry up and add that long awaited service
> >to Geraldton. It would be a grouse way to go and see the dophins at
> >Monkey mia.
> >
> >cheers peter
>
> Sorry Peter,
>
> Monkey Mia is another 350 miles North of Geraldton. There are no rails past
> Northampton which is about 100 miles north of Geraldton.
>
> John

I realise this John but not that long a go a new service to Geraldton
was mooted using refurbished carriages.

The idea would be that a visitor would take the train overnight to
Geraldton and then coach to Monkey Mia. With the train trip being
overnight it would be quite pleasant.

cheers peter