Re: Queensland Rail Loco-Hauled Services

["MattyQ" <matticue@corplink.com.au>]

Damian Clement wrote in message <7fser1$hlu$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk>...
>Can anyone provide some info on loco-hauled services in Queensland?
>
>I would like to know which of these trains are loco-hauled and which are
>multiple units, and of the loco-hauled services, what class of traction is
>rostered and to/from which stations.


Sunlander, Spirit of Tropics, Queenslander  -
3900 class electric loco to Rockhampton thence diesel (usually 2800 class)
beyond Rocky.

Spirit of Outback  -
3900 to Emerald, thence diesel (usually 2400/1720 combo) beyond Emerald.

Westlander  -
2100 or 2400 diesel.

Inlander  -
Not sure exactly but likely to be 2800. Mr. Georgee may wish to clarify.

Spirit of Capricorn  -
Electric Tilt train except Saturday northbound and Sunday southbound which
are electric ICE units.

Gulflander  -
RM93 and ex NSW sitting car gauge converted. (Mr. Georgee, please confirm)

Savannahlander  -
2 x 2000 class railmotors

Kuranda scenic tour train  -
Usually 1720 class diesel but has been known to use steam from time to time.

>Also if there are any other loco-hauled services which I havent listed
>please tell me.

Great South Pacific Express
NR class Sydney - Brisbane
3900 class Brisbane - Rockhampton
2800 class Rocky - Cairns
2 x 1720 class Cairns - Kuranda (unless the track has been strengthened).

There are still 6 morning peak and 4 afternoon peak suburban services
utilising loco hauled SX sets. These are normally hauled by 3900 EL, 1520 or
2400 DEL and occasionally a 2100 class. Once, the AM Shorncliffe service
(4A07/39P2) was worked with a 2300 (2322)

During the 'Ekka' (Royal Show), an SX set with DD17 steam loco provides a
timetabled circular service between the show and city stations.

Regards

Matt Smith
Brisbane, Queensland
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