Re: Epping Maintenance Depot Spark Transfers

[Jennifer Richmond <richmond@melbpc.org.au>]

Gareth Lumsden wrote:

>  I am unsure of X class locos on these moves though, the
> Hurstbridge line can only take a T, Y or P class loco, unsure of the
> Epping line.  It did have an L class up there a few months back, but the
> X's are a bit more heavier than an L.

I thought it had to do with the sharpness of the curves in the West Richmond
tunnels. I know that many country passenger carriages aren't permitted through
these tunnels for this reason.

> The days these transfers runs is as required.  Sometimes once a week,
> quite often on Thursdays.
> If I find out in advance the next day of a transfer, I will definately
> post it up straight away.

Thanks!
Sam