Re: New structure in Canberra

[keithm@commslab.gov.au (Dave Malcolm)]

In article <3778BECD.CEAFDE6E@pcug.org.au> Brian Dunn <bdunn@pcug.org.au> writes:
>Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 22:40:45 +1000
>From: Brian Dunn <bdunn@pcug.org.au>
>Subject: New structure in Canberra

>Dear esteemed and honourable railway enthusiasts,

>What purpose and function does the new structure next to the old
>Arnott's Biscuits shed in Canberra station play? The security fence
>alongside looks very purposeful!

>There was, for whatever yawning interest it may contain, a diesel of
>some sort (blue with 90 something as a number) and a couple of ballast
>wagons laying around over the weekend. The siding alongside the new
>structure appears to have been cut, or at least, subject to some work.

>Your information actively solicited

>Brian

It's supposed to be a fueling point.
The Diesel was probably the 82 freight corp were using for road trials of 
Enfield crews. The wagons were limestone hoppers I think.

Dave Malcolm