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

["David Bennetts" <davibenn@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.

regards

David