Re: Hitachi vs. Comeng

[Craig Haber <albatross@harnessnet.com.au>]

G'day,

Christopher_Martin GORDON wrote:

> Yes, but in answer to his question, they do not shunt 6 car trains
> (ie where the driver has to get out) on the main lines expect at
> certian locations where a path is provided.
> Like; Bayswater, Sandringham, Showgrounds/Felmington Racecourse.
> Most sidings (expect Camberwell), or stations (ie, use the platform)
>
> There are a few other places, but I can't remember where they are.

Eltham would be one...how is the shunt done there under SPOT? - a train setting
back (in the up direction) from the platform goes onto the bridge....a kinda
trickey spot to change ends on a 6 car set!  IIRC, this was the main holdup to
implementing SPOT on this line.

Cheers,
CH.
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Craig Haber
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