Re: Skitube

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Roderick Smith wrote:

> Skitube is single line with crossing locations at:
> Bullocks Flat station
> a loop just before entering the tunnel

That is Bilston Loop.

> Perisher station
>
> Peak operation uses three train sets.

Usually, you have the 2 car set on the top section (Perisher - Blue Cow) and two
other sets which cross at Bilston Loop.  If a train is more than one minute
late, it is a reportable incident.

> The solution was to reduce the upper section to a 2-car shuttle service,
> allowing longer trains on the lower section.
> AFAIK: before the change 4, 4 & 3 {or 3, 4 & 3?]
> after the change: 5, 4 & 2.  A five car set overhangs the 4 car platform at
> Perisher.

There have always been four sets.  IIRC, there are two 3 car sets, and one 2 car
and one 4 car set.

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David Johnson
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