Re: Web Dock Rail line

[david <david@nmit.vic.edu.au>]

Steven Hurst wrote:

> Why don't they link the line back to the Port Melb./St. Kilda line, OOPS!
> that bridge to Flinders St. is gone too isn't it!
>

Gosh you posted first ! I's standard gauge already,  could  build a few bridges
across the yard to Spencer St. next to batmans bridge As there is low level
bridges there already, the only problem is getting from the old alignment
between jeff's shed and crown ( oops wouldn't happen )

>
> They COULD? link it back and go via St.Kilda to Windsor or the other way.
> There was a link between St.Kilda and Windsor once, pitty it meant backing
> up around it though.  This suggestion would be riddiculous of course, but so
> was getting rid of the original access.
> (Yes I know, you cant go to St.Kilda from Port Melb without backing up
> either, AND it is now tram line which would make it harder as I suggest that
> the tracks aren't up to standard although they are heavier rail from the old
> line still?
>
> Ahead planning ahead
> Steven Hurst

They could always  build a bridge  across from the existing Maribyong river
freight line, with a swing section. Then continune under the westgate bridge to
the old line.


regards,
David Head