Re: Overland cars for West Coast Rail

[David Langley <del@ancc.com.au>]

Sounds like a modern Southern Aurora. Probably the best name for a train in
Australia.

David Langley.

David Bromage wrote:

> Yuri J Sos (steam4me@enternet.com.au) wrote:
> > I suggested the ELs as I was trying to be practical.
>
> They would be more use between Melbourne and Sydney on a sleeper service.
> 140km/h in NSW and 130km/h in Victoria and stopping only at Albury, Junee,
> Goulburn and Campbelltown means a bit under 12 hours. 20.45 departure and
> 7.30 arrival is perfect for an overnight sleeping car service.
>
> Cheers
> David