Re: Tailem Bend service [was Re: line extension?]

[John Duncan McCallum <mccallum@melbpc.org.au>]

David Bromage wrote:
 
> Arthur Marsh (marsh@ties.itu.ch) wrote:
> > Haven't their been some recent proposals for introducing standard gauge
> > platform(s) at North Terrace?

> Yes, and every time the issue is raised the laughter is deafening. GSR
> talks about it every now and again, but I'd like to see them get a 36 car
> IP into North Terrace during peak time.


I would like to see them get a 36 car pass train into Adelaide Station
at *any* time.
The old SAR used to take two hours to shunt the Overland into the
carriage sidings.

John McCallum