Footy Trams and Trains (was Re: Photos X47, 8124, progress at Appleton Dock)

["John Wayman" <trecker@optusnet.com.au>]

David Bromage <dbromage@omni.com.au> wrote in message
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> Shame on you all! I don't support Geelong, but there are two words which
> suggest why all railfans should - football special. :)
>
> Cheers
> David

With the changes in football, we have seen the demise of special tram
sidings at Essendon, and Lakeside Oval, and heaps of additional tram
services to serve suburban grounds. Special trams still serve Optus Oval and
the MCG.

There are still special trains waiting at Richmond after games at the MCG
and South Geelong after games at Kardinai Park.

The demise of Waverley Park will mean the end of the football special buses
from Gen Waverley.

Colonial Stadium, the new home of the mighty Bombers (and a few other
insignificant teams) adjacent to Spencer Street Station will see a change in
the travel habits of footy fans. How will trams and trains cope with
simultaneous  games at Optus, Colonial and MCG?

Cheers
John Wayman

(another Essendon supporter)