Re: Olympic Sprint Platform - Lidcombe

[ROY HOWARTH <rhowarth@ihug.com.au>]

>It must be frustrating for the drivers to have to change ends every time
>they arrive at Lidcombe (every 20 minutes).  I imagine a better option would
>be to have a person at each end of the train that can be driver or guard
>depending upon the train's direction.  They would alternate roles each time
>around the circuit.
>
>This would also allow closer to a 15 minute cycle or a 7.5 minute headway
>with two trains.

Or better still reintroduce relay drivers to make for quicker turnaround 
time at Lidcombe (worked in the 1930's at Wynyard & St James)

Roy H