Re: Services on City Rail Interurbans

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Michael wrote:

> So you cant get out when youre sinking? :-)

Sounds a bit like the Indian Pacific...

> I'll go searching for a pic of the Collaroy so i can get a basic idea of
> which boat it is.

It has stabilizers fitted when it is running No 1 end leading.  The upstairs
deck has an outside sitting area at each end, where the Narrabeen, Freshwater
and Queenscliff are fully enclosed upstairs.

> WhaleOilBeefHooked said on 25/08/1999 in <7q05jg$ofq$2@news1.mpx.com.au>:
>
> >
> >A few years back, a mini-cyclone hit Sydney, and the ferries were halted
> >for most of the morning - I got myself down to Circular Quay and
> >waited....and waited....and waited. I eventually caught the very first
> >Manly ferry at about 11.50am. It was the Collaroy, with the open area at
> >each end of the upper deck. I was right at the very back of the open
> >area, and still got wet when crossing the heads (they don't do that any
> >more - they lock everyone inside during rough conditions!)

They usually only stop the ferries when there is surging at Many Wharf and the
Ropes start to break.

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David Johnson
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