Re: ALBION PARK

["Ken Neate" <kenneate@tig.com.au>]

One reason is that the points are all operated from ground frames.  The
quickest way to cross a passenger train is to use the former goods siding
which has its turnout (and ground frame) immediately north of the platform
(shortest walk for the station staff).  It has worked reasonably well in the
years since train frequency increased in the early 80s.  Back in the 60s and
early 70s passenger crosses were rare.  Was quite interesting watching a 44
or 421 or 422 reverse 5 or 6 cars (but the reversers on those locos were
reliable).  It would have been a nuisance for 600 class 2 car diesels which
is maybe why only 620s were used on the Illawarra in the 80s.

Presumably any improvements to track layout or signalling at Albion Park
have been delayed pending electrification.

Regards
Ken Neate




Ron BEST wrote in message ...
>Anybody know why the siding used to refuge trains for crossings here isn't
>made into a loop? One day, an Endeavour will be set back into the platform
>after a cross and refuse to change from reverse to forward again!
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>Rgds
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>Ron BEST
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