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Re: [Melb] Hillside's 4D/Double Deck withdrawn for good



Have been away from this news group (and other sources) for a while and just
come back.  Have been going up Scoresby Rd a few times and wondered if 4D
had moved - appears not.

What is wrong with it?

Gareth Hunter

Gareth Lumsden <s9763278@minyos.its.rmit.edu.au> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 26 Sep 1999, Chester See wrote:
>
> > I've just confirmed with the HIllside trains staff that the 4D train is
> > definitely out of service because they cannot guarantee that it will not
> > break down again.  The train will be taken to Ballarat for storage at a
> > later date.
>
> All,
>
> The above email is the second different source I have received which
> tells me that the 4D won't run again.
>
> If anyone knows info on the transfer to Ballarat, please let me know.
> It may be soon, as it is simply wasting space at Bayswater.
>
> Gareth.
>
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