Re: D3 639 to Echuca

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

dmason@deakin.edu.au wrote:
> I was reading steam rails web page and it said that on may 22 D3 639 will run
> to Echuca via Toolamba, then will be met by an R class to take the train back
> to Melbourne via Bendigo.  So how is the R class going to get to Echuca is
> surly will not run there light engine.

Rs have run to Bendigo light engine on several occasions for fan trips. I
don't see why Echuca would be any more of a hassle. The R could be sent on
a freight, or haul the 17.42 Bendigo. :)

> One more thing a few of you seem to get wrong, when Toolamba Echuca was
> upgraded last year it was 1 in 4 sleepers that was replaced, and the speed
> remained the same 40km/h, even though you could go faster.

I thought it was now up to 80km/h.

Cheers
David