> On Sunday,working the Uncle Bens Pilot at Wodonga, I awaited the arrival of
> a special Light Engine Movement from Melbourne of two W.A Locos on route to
> Junee.
> Due at 1310, but delayed by a breakdown at Springhurst...and you guessed it
> I missed it when it very quietly snook through at about 1430[?}
> The Signalman, said that one Loco was dead and that the Operaters, Great
> Northern,
> tried to arrange a jump start, but as Albury Loco died a couple of years
> ago, and
> Wodonga is not much better, there was no help for him.
> Now here is a question for you all. Is this the first Private Rail
> movement, into the North East, using their own crews [accepting that
> National Rail is still a Government Owned Corp]
> Has Great Northern Rail Services, as rumoured also secured the Ballast
> trains for VicTrack?
> Is the canny Moore opperation spreading its wings into NSW, perhaps in
> parnership
> with these guys in Junee? Well I dont know, but would like to?
> Rod Young
The Moores were initially going to be based at Junee and call themselves
Riverina Rail. This never happened but I wouldn't mind betting that two minor
operators may team up for proposed southern movements of freight. As two small
operators theystand no chance against the big boys however as a united team?
Time will tell. Also , word has it that the NBs were paid for by BHP. Has
anyone else heard this?
Bob