Re: Some Qld news

[xenophon@starting-point.com]

"MattyQ" <matticueQ@corplink.com.au> wrote:


>Graham Duffin <duffin@dyson.brisnet.org.au> wrote in message
>news:377a20cb@news.st.net.au...
>> 1) Railcars on the Corinda - Yeerongpilly shuttle are expected to
>>  continue in operation for at least another 3 years.

>True. The motors will be the last to go as a result of the SMU220's.

>> 3) The additional Tilt Train services Bundaberg-Bris-Bundaberg are now
>> due to commence on 26th July 1999 (provided the Transport Minister is
>> available to do the launch).

>The format will be - set 301/302 (for example) departs Rocky around 7am
>arriving Brisbane 2pm. After a quick provision, it departs around 4pm
>arriving Bundy around 7.30pm then stables overnight. Meanwhile, set 303/304
>does the opposite, winding up in Rocky to stable at night. Tilt train
>servicing facilities are currently under construction at North Bundy and
>Gracemere (just west of Rocky).

>> 5) There have been rumours recently about railcars replacing buses to
>> Gatton and Helidon <snip>.

>As stated quite some time ago, these rumours are totally unfounded. There is
>NO intention to run railmotors to Helidon. There is however, intention to
>electrify beyond Rosewood to at least Grandchester.


>--
>Matt Smith
>Brisbane, QLD

>I never seem to finish anyth

>(Remove the 'Q' to reply).

 Add this one, DOO operation Townsville to Mt Isa to
 start 01/08/99. ALSO!
 New 4000 class DELs' on paper are capable of hauling 4000 TON.
 So 2 x 4000 DEL = 8000 T train.   PLUS!
 DTC safe working to operate Townsville, Cairns late July.
 Darryl, Driver,Townsville.