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Re: GM's in Melb




Yuri J Sos wrote in message <36c4edd1.127371@news.enternet.com.au>...
>Notagunzel <notagunzel@hotmail.com> wrote, and I selectively quote:
>
>>the Association of Railway Enthusiasts, will run on the
>>27th of February  2 Great Northern GM's (10 & 22) Melbourne - Portland,
>>hauling Overland RBJ, Ghan AG and Powervan, (just a little over powered!).
>>Two locos are needed as there is no turning facilities in Portland
>
>IIRC, GM22 was named the "Hubert Opperman" after the former SA
>governor and Olympic cyclist.
>
>Does GM22 in GNR colours still carry the name "Hubert Opperman"?
>
>
>Regards
>
>Yuri
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The name of the famous Victorian does not appear in any photos of GM22.  It
seems that it did not make it home.