Quick quiz time... Which workshops built in Britain more diesel electric locos for QLD; English Electric or Vulcan Foundry? How many did each actually build in...
Hi all, SIGHTING 1-11-2007 [posted on behalf of Carla] 17:29hrs- 2358/2331 (98nn Down coal) pass Darra Cheers, PB75. [Non-text portions of this message have...
Some time ago there was a thread here (I think) in which we were told that someone had approached QR to retain one loco in the blue and white livery, but were...
It is still not enough of an incentive for me. I'm sick and tired of the SC system not working correctly and being slugged with a penalty. Not only that,...
Speaking of electronic tickets; there was a story on the ABC 5pm news as I drove home that Kevin Rudd had trouble using an electronic ticket machine so he...
Tony While none of the passenger numbers I quoted were the result of an actual count - rather an estimate - that I will stand by as being not far off the real...
Hi Might pay to keep a watch on these trains, In the last week or so Interail has aquired on lease more vintage units (a 44 and an S class) for its East Coast...
Peter and all, the coalies keep coming from the downs, there was one on the down between Darra and Oxley about 1530hrs but I didn't get the loco numbers. An...
Tried working on there pathetic machines? Whoever designed the system needs to be re-educated. It is among one of the worst electrical systems I've ever ...
... actual ... off the ... things. ... what ... accept I ... Peter, There may be another possibility- the TT is not clockface, and the previous train may not...
As you may or may not know I have been lobbying very hard for over 12 months on this issue principally on behalf of rail commuters who are the big users of...
... class) ... No hope (I hope) of 4477 B76 and S300 making it to the Border. These units are for working 1451/4152 sweeper between Yennora and Broadmeadow...
Yes that is correct, I wrote to QR at the time. Ben. _____ From: qrig@yahoogroups.com [mailto:qrig@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of richard williams Sent:...
I have a moderate to steep block and would need to dig out a nice small cutting. I have a vision of where I'd do it. The small platform would be up hill...
He told me 10 ton - thus the scrap value. I would think that he would hold it if you gave him some sort of deposit. In reply to the other email did you see the...
Hi all, SIGHTING 2-11-2007 [posted on behalf of Frank T] 10:57hrs- 2840 (Down LE) pass Petrie Something need a helping hand somewhere? Cheers, PB75....
Shane If you know of anyone with a Tilt tray truck that could carry 10 tonne or better, such as an 8x4 could pick it up. If they have a trip to Brisbane could...
I saw this loco through Sth Brisbane around 10.00am. Both cabs were full of people so I presume it was crew training or similar. GW ... From: "Peter Burkitt"...
Very good Graham, Thanks for the observation! Cheers, PB75. _____ From: qrig@yahoogroups.com [mailto:qrig@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Graham Watkins Sent:...
Possibly an ATP test train also. ATP starts about 52 k mark. GMS ... There is no replacement for displacement! National Bingo Night. Play along for the chance...
Peter, As soon as any long distance train arrives at Roma St the locos are cut off. At work, I used to overlook the station and would hear the diesels arrive....
... Thanks Alan! So the loco light engine city loop run after dropping the carriages at Roma St was 15 minutes back to Roma St again ready for the trip out...
All A southbound molasses train (I assume a loaded one) left the Tville Jetty (Port) early this morning, with one tanker leaking at a considerable rate. ...
From Gregory Tce 1 heritage train (heading west) at some time between 1pm and 2pm And then later on the afternoon at Newstead, could distinctly hear the mellow...
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