Re: Violet Town

[krel4203@netconnect.com.au (Krel )]

On Mon, 08 Feb 1999 19:35:18 GMT, bantrade@enternet.com.au (Alleyn
Boucher) wrote:

>On Mon, 08 Feb 1999 10:59:29 GMT, krel4203@netconnect.com.au (Krel )
>wrote:
>
>
>>Anyone know the identity of the loco off the "Spirit" that was used to
>>rescue to the rear of the "Aurora"? AIUI the Breakdown crane train
>>from Junee, NSW ran to Benalla but was not used and later returned to
>>Junee. Anyone have details?
>>>
>How could a SG train run to Benalla when the SG was blocked or did
>they change the bogies?
>
Benalla is north of Violet Town; Junee is north of Benalla.

BTW does anyone know how the cleanup was handled at the Up end. Was a
breakdown/rescue train run to the rear of the goods?

It is impressive that a collision at over 100 mph (72+ 30/35) resulted
in so few casualties. Also how quickly the line was reopened. The SG
at 10.10pm on the day and BG at 1.57am the next morning.

Cheers

Krel


Just another eccentric crank.