Re: Bluebirds to Run extra services in SA? Who refurbished what??

["Chris Drymalik" <drymalik@arcom.com.au>]

David Bennetts <davibenn@pcug.org.au> wrote in message
news:37784721.0@newshost.pcug.org.au...
>
> Yuri J Sos/Melbourne AUS wrote in message
> <3777ef10.1192016@news.enternet.com.au>...
> On Mon, 28 Jun 1999 22:45:54 +1000, "Rod" <berlina@bigpond.com> wrote,
> and I selectively quote:
>
> >    Did the set of cars ever get running in NSW?  and if so any
> >photos of it taken recently?
> >Rod
>
> Didn't Northern Rivers Railroad get these carriages?  If so, they're
> advertising a new "Ritz" train (was on the ng a couple of weeks ago).
>
>
> You're right.  The ex SA cars were stored at Goulburn Roundhouse for quite
a
> while before going north.  Externally they became very faded and it was a
> pity to see a formerly prestige train unused and in that condition.  It's
> also a shame that the 'South Steyne' , the greatest Manly ferry which was
> also operated on Port Phillip bay under the same ownership, is now a
static
> restaurant at Darling Harbour, its massive triple expansion engine silent.
>
A picture of a train with the cars on it appeared recently, in I think the
digest (it was on page 3 of the magazine). They are now painted blue with
gold lining. look very different.