Albury Shunt Loco & track inspection train.
Rita and Kevin Lawrence (KREL4203@NETCONNECT.COM.AU)
Tue, 10 Nov 1998 18:46:55 +1100
Noticed this morning at about 1130 was X107 being unloaded from a
FreightCorp semi in Albury. M prefix Manildra hoppers are being unloaded at
Bunges Mill. This is the first use of the siding in Albury for around two
years. F/C have been using Junee crews ex rest and a 48 class for the shunt.
I suspect that once X107 is operational Satation Staff will do this work.
I assume (dangerous thing) that X 107 is formerly X 207 (station staf drive
X100s whereas drivers drive X 200s). I seem to recall that the original
X100s were retired and to avoid having to create a drivers position some
X200 were renumbered to X100s.
Also in Albury last night was the track inspection train. (Note to V/Line -
this is a train used to inspect track!!! Interesting concept, eh?). 3 AAH
cars (ex FAM?) and 8127 were stabled in 10 road overnight and stabled in
Junee yard by 0800 Tue.
Cheers
Krel
- Kevin Lawrence (Krel)
"When I die I want to go peacefully in my sleep, just like my grandfather.
Not screaming and scared shitless like his passengers."