Re: 4D on move?

[David Guymer <davidmg@optusnet.com.au>]

Gareth Hunter wrote:

> 4D had been stabled in end track that passes through shed.
> Now stabled on track beside shed at Scoresby Rd end.  Do not know when
> moved.
> Had red tail lamps on.  Maybe coupled to a 3 car Comeng.  Both Comeng and 4D
> have pantos lowered.
> 4D has Hillside signage on the sides - is this new?
>
> Does not appear as if going anywhere tonight but might be out and about in
> the morning.
> Is the 4D back in service?
>
> What are the arrangements to get trains in and out of the maintenance
> sidings, who controls the points?  As they are on Auto does that require
> someone at Bayswater station to switch in or does the maintenance facility
> control the points after being released by someother control panel?

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The point within the Maintenance yard at Bayswater are worked by the drivers
pushing buttons. The point on the main line are worked by the Signaller at
Ringwood when he switches the Bayswater panel in.

David G.