Re: NG v SG

["bazt" <bazt@tpgi.com.au>]

Mebee you should understand the why's and wherefores before making such
sweeping statements
about QR and matters historical.

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Bazt

bazt@tpgi.com.au
rod gayford wrote in message <01be7872$ec4062c0$481b1acb@osborne>...
>Is there some problem with the Railpage server as messages seem to take
>forever to appear or do not appear at all? In regard to the idea of
>squeezing narrow gauge in between standard gauge I understand the main
>problem is that all 3'6" systems in Australia lay the rails vertical to the
>sleepers, much the same as a tramway instead of canted in towards the
>centre line as per standard gauge. I also understand that rail and wheel
>wear is very severe on the heavy coal lines in Queensland.  Qld Rail should
>have spent its money on standardising its NG system rather than wasting
>money on electrifying the Brisbane to Rockhampton line and upgrading the
>Rocky to Townsville line which sees little traffic.
>
>Cheers
>
>RJG