Re: The Contura Carriage

["Exnarc" <gwrly@netspace.net.au>]

Jackson Harding <jaxsonjo@camtech.net.au> wrote in message
3835E850.CA11D9B9@camtech.net.au">news:3835E850.CA11D9B9@camtech.net.au...
> Bernard Smith wrote:
> >
> > The CityRail website now contains details about hiring the Contura
> > Carriage - basically a V set with the upper deck containing "luxurious
> > lounge suites" and a galley in one mid level.
> >
> > Where does the name come from?
> >
>
> Con from con job or confidence trick and tura from touring or tourists.
> In other words, a nice way to con tourists <g,d,r>
>
>

I think it looks great.

The boys (& girls) on the Belgrave line would love one of those to play
with, they are getting sick of kicking out windows and slashing seats on the
Comengs by now.<g>

Bob.