Re: [VIC] Langwariin -sparks??

["Wizzer" <wizzer1865@optusnet.com.au>]

John Cleverdon <johnc@cdi.com.au> wrote in message
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> Richard wrote:
>
> > <snip>
> > Tis a real shame that Mornington got ripped as this was such a logical
progression...sparks to Mornington with existing
> > local hauled to Frankston...maybe still is.
> >
> > Anyone know what is the current state of affairs (disrepairs!!) re
Mornington...is it totally impractical to consider a
> > re-establishmnet of rail into town centre or near to.
> > Frankston is/has been /becoming more of a regional hub...existing bus
coneections are inadeqaute and dont suit
> > many....older...handicapped/other...young  etc.
> > Existing Heritage ail operations need not be a hindrance indee can be
part of the attraction.
> > Given the vast sums wasted on silly things I would think that like some
other deserving areas that the Peninsula could
> > really transform itself better and quicker witha good dose of
infrastructure improvements
>
> At Mornington, the Nepean Highway is the limit, because of construction
over the reservation in several places on the down
> side of the highway. As well, there is the new shopping centre going in on
the site of the former Mornington station
> (depsite much local opposition). The only way in now would be to build a
tunnel, and of course that would be $$$$$
>
> Also, the Mornington Railway Preservation Society already runs between
Mooooduc station and Yuilles Rd (just on the up side
> of the highway), so I don't know what they would think of someone else
coming in :-).
>
> One problem I see with the Mornington line is that becuase it is not
direct (unlike the highway), the travelling times are
> lengthened, thus making it less competitive.
>
> IMHO, the loco-hauled service between Frankston and Stony Point should
also be replaced by a Sprinter (or similar) if
> possible, as this will free up the motive power for somewhere else.
>
> The ideal situation would be to have a dual diesel-electric train that
could run electric to Frankston, and then diesel to
> Stony Point/Mornington (but then this is just wishful thinking). A similar
setup could be useful for Pakenham/Warragul (and
> other lines?).
>
> John
> --
> John Cleverdon, B.App.Sc. (Cartography), AMMSIA
> Land Titles Automation Project - Beveridge & Williams, Melbourne
> Amateur astronomer & Railway enthusiast | Bombers - 2000 AFL Premiers
> E-mail:  johnc@cdi.com.au | Phone: 03 5987 1535 (H) | Dromana, Victoria
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>
>
Actually, Sprinters have been proposed for Frankston for some time, but now
that Bayside trains is responsible for the Stony Point pass National Express
may be looking at it more seriously.Especially now they are looking for new
rolling stock.