Re: Ausrail FAQ

[ctmelb <ctmelb@zipworld.com.au>]

1. A list of lines(  main, branch, suburban, suburban-branch non pass  ) and
when these where opened and closed and ripped up.
Maybe a list of stations. opened, closed, renamed.

2. A list of places of interest.  About three years ago now I asked this group
for a list of best bridge structures ( ie Wooden, steel, concrete etc) and   got
a good response. I'll try and find it for you.  Also include TT's roundhouses.

3. A list of places for best vantage points ( per state ) for the highest train
activity.

4. The rumour mill. Info with links on important topics eg the Melb - Darwin Via
the inland route. Re-openings of lines.  New services (eg Night trams in Melb)

5. Different classes of deisel & steam loco's photographed and identified.

Hope this is enough to get the thing started!

Cameron.



Michael Walker wrote:

> What would people see as being important to put in a FAQ for aus.rail? I
> have read the 5 part misc.transport.rail.australia-nz one and think it's not
> bad but possibly somewhat long.
>
> The obvious ones to possibly include are:
> What is 4D and is it just a Victorian Tangara?
> An explanation of the basic locos / emus-sparks for each state.
> Shedding some light on EMU vs. Spark.
> Some links for maps and timetables and pictures and political info (any
> suggestions)
>
> Any other topic which appears regularly which should be included so newbies
> don't keep going over common ground? My memory is pretty short but I am sure
> some of you can remember some of the more common threads.