Re: Builder of the Alice to Darwin Line gives further details.

[Tim Shenton <timbos@bigpond.com>]

Rik Thiel wrote:

> On Wed, 09 Jun 1999 02:19:57 GMT, telljb@OZozemail.com.au (< Tell >)
> wrote:
>
> >I agree.  I think GSR should look at the Amtrak Super
> >liners.  OK, clearance problems when traveling East,
> >but no problems traveling West and North of Adelaide,
> >imagine rolling through this great country of ours,
> >"upstairs" with a %100 panoramic view. :-0
>
> Ummm. There's several road overpasses, but I'm not sure of the actual
> clearance.... will check.
>
> Rik

>From Adelaide to Midland W.A. there would be no problem as double stacks
are already handled on this route.  However if one wishes to take a
taller train into East Perth there would be problems with 3 - 4 road
bridges & the catenery for the electric trains.

Tim.