Re: Misc. sighting and notice. (Vic)

["Captain W. J. Somerville" <marivcru@labyrinth.net.au>]

Christopher_Martin GORDON wrote:
> 
> : >Has Ford, still have rail siding at Broadmeadow and
> : >Geelong plants. (Rumour pending)
> 
> : At Geelong, it was taken out of use some years ago, then disconnected
> : altogether when the standard gauge was put through. The rails inside
> : the factory area remain (they are set in concrete).
> 
> The ford sidings at Broadmeadows (just pased Upfield) are still there and
> worked under siding conditions from Somerton.  There is both broad gauge
> and standard gauge sidings and connection.
> 
> What is this rumour?
> 
Four passengers on the aft deck of "Blackbird" on the 4pm cruise yesterday to
the dock,
was saying that Ford may be using rail wagon to bring vehicle to Appleton Dock "B"
for export, in stead of road transport. Who knows !

Yours Sincerely
Capt. W.J.Somerville