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Re: secret train tunnels !
Bill Bolton <billboltonREMOVE-TO-EMAIL@computer.org> wrote in message
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> "Ronald BESDANSKY" <ronbest@bigpond.com> wrote:
>
> > A possibility is to construct new tunnels, from the end of the existing
but
> > unused tunnels, to Wynyard with a station beneath, say, Pitt St to
replace
> > the Circular Quay viaduct. A moving walkway or people mover could be
built
> > to take passengers to the Quay. Wishful thinking!!!
>
> Especially since it would only be practical for rack rail equipped
> trains.
>
I have heard that given as the reason why the original Circular Quay station
had to be above ground. But when there was talk of replacing it with an
underground station, the question of gradients didn't seem to arise. But I
think they were talking about a new station under Sydney Cove.
How about Wynyard ultra-low level?!!!!
Rgds
Ron BESDANSKY