Would have been nice to see the unit on the rails to Byron.Recent modifications mean it is out of gauge.
Would have been nice to see the unit on the rails to Byron.Recent modifications mean it is out of gauge.
Why would the rail gauge change for goodness sake? Obviously loading gauge.Would have been nice to see the unit on the rails to Byron.Recent modifications mean it is out of gauge.
Do you mean the Rail Gauge or the structural (loading) gauge of the vehicle itself?
Apparently the Motor was sent by Road from Lithgow to Byron Bay via Mudgee to begin with.
Just making sure I read the posting correctly as I havent been following this project and not aware of all the modifications made to the Motor for it to 'Go GREEN".Pathetic Solar battery/electric system now fitted and one motor removed.
The whole length of line it will run on is 3.5km at not much more than 20kph,basically a huge hipster/yuppie/ Byron bay type look at me self love fest.I suppose it's BYO Weed.
LOL Yes more than likely it is.The whole length of line it will run on is 3.5km at not much more than 20kph,basically a huge hipster/yuppie/ Byron bay type look at me self love fest.I suppose it's BYO Weed.
Relax mate, it's a tourist railway. 3.5km @ 20kph is pretty standard.Just making sure I read the posting correctly as I havent been following this project and not aware of all the modifications made to the Motor for it to 'Go GREEN".Pathetic Solar battery/electric system now fitted and one motor removed.
The whole length of line it will run on is 3.5km at not much more than 20kph,basically a huge hipster/yuppie/ Byron bay type look at me self love fest.
LD I am p!ssed off because they have taken a beautifully restored 620/720 class Railmotor and butchered it to make a toy train for a 5 star hipster/yuppie resort. Its never going to be transporting mum ,dad and the billy lids of joe and mary homemaker type just up market wayne kerrs of the type byron bay is infested with.
Well no, it isn't saving CO2 because it wasn't in service... and one could ask about what a waste of energy such a short route is when those who so passionately believe in not wasting resources could as easily ride a bike... You don't want to mention what happens to the batteries when they die do you?LD I am p!ssed off because they have taken a beautifully restored 620/720 class Railmotor and butchered it to make a toy train for a 5 star hipster/yuppie resort. Its never going to be transporting mum ,dad and the billy lids of joe and mary homemaker type just up market wayne kerrs of the type byron bay is infested with.
I'm sure we can agree that I could be worse (i.e. a restaurant, a shed). This is pioneering Technology and I look forward to seeing more Retrofitted RMs to be honest though I see part of your argument about the upper class. You are acting similar to how I was in 'the thread' (yes that one, I'm sure you remember). Anyway a least there is some less co2 going into the air as it is meant to be solar powered.
I think Lithgow still own it, and will want it back if the venture fails. And I believe there is still one Cummins left on board for cloudy days.Well no, it isn't saving CO2 because it wasn't in service... and one could ask about what a waste of energy such a short route is when those who so passionately believe in not wasting resources could as easily ride a bike... You don't want to mention what happens to the batteries when they die do you?LD I am p!ssed off because they have taken a beautifully restored 620/720 class Railmotor and butchered it to make a toy train for a 5 star hipster/yuppie resort. Its never going to be transporting mum ,dad and the billy lids of joe and mary homemaker type just up market wayne kerrs of the type byron bay is infested with.
I'm sure we can agree that I could be worse (i.e. a restaurant, a shed). This is pioneering Technology and I look forward to seeing more Retrofitted RMs to be honest though I see part of your argument about the upper class. You are acting similar to how I was in 'the thread' (yes that one, I'm sure you remember). Anyway a least there is some less co2 going into the air as it is meant to be solar powered.
And no-one is game to ask what now will happen when inevitably this circus loses its appeal & the carriages are left to rust in the Byron sea air. They will now be useless for any other purpose. They no longer have the range or the power to be used in real applications. All this shows is how self indulgent some people up around Byron are.
Richard
Even at its worst, this use is better than NOTHING and despite all the mountains of impenetrable CRAP that has had to be overcome, it has BEEN DONE !!!Zig Zag have been asking for volunteers and it appears they have had quite a few takers with much progress made. Instead of making twee little comments from the comfort of your armchair, if you are so enthusiastic to see it up and running, you could also volunteer.
I dont expect it to be a magical roaring success and bring accolades from all over the World but it might put some hands in pockets to get other projects running.
We are still waiting for the Trumpet call to announce a DEFINITE re-openng for the States most recognised Tourist line, The Lithgow Zig Zag which is still despite a enthusiastic report made some months ago now of their hope to do so in the 'near future', silent as to their prospects of resuming a service before the end of 2017 !!!
Your comment is valid and I take it as it was meant not to be picky or 'Twee' as you put it but help but regrettably due to my health I am unable to do much else now other than read about what is proposed.Even at its worst, this use is better than NOTHING and despite all the mountains of impenetrable CRAP that has had to be overcome, it has BEEN DONE !!!Zig Zag have been asking for volunteers and it appears they have had quite a few takers with much progress made. Instead of making twee little comments from the comfort of your armchair, if you are so enthusiastic to see it up and running, you could also volunteer.
I dont expect it to be a magical roaring success and bring accolades from all over the World but it might put some hands in pockets to get other projects running.
We are still waiting for the Trumpet call to announce a DEFINITE re-openng for the States most recognised Tourist line, The Lithgow Zig Zag which is still despite a enthusiastic report made some months ago now of their hope to do so in the 'near future', silent as to their prospects of resuming a service before the end of 2017 !!!
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