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Thread: Would you give Ree's the boot? |
4001firstdiesel
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Forum: New South Wales Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:39 am Subject: Re: Would you give Ree's the boot? |
They are requesting a second chance, but, for obvious reasons, I believe that their prayers will pass by and subsequently be completely ignored (unless the y reverse past and present wrongdoings).
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Thread: WANTED! - Models/items you want to look for |
4001firstdiesel
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Forum: Model Railways Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:53 pm Subject: Re: WANTED! - Models/items you want to look for |
Hi All,
I'm currently looking at reactivating my austrains 80.
Anyone with an unrequired chassis and window fitting please PM me.
Please note that the chassis must have KD couplers fitted.
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Thread: Would you give Ree's the boot? |
4001firstdiesel
Replies: 51
Views: 1311
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Forum: New South Wales Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:57 am Subject: Re: Would you give Ree's the boot? |
| The next election should be interesting. With the direction that the state opposition is taking, it appears to be turning in to rhetoric (everyone is well aware that they wouldn't offer significant im ... |
Thread: The NSW Goverment: doing the timewarp again? |
4001firstdiesel
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Forum: Sydney Suburban Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:29 am Subject: The NSW Goverment: doing the timewarp again? |
Intriguing article in this morning's Herald. Yet again the media has demonstrated exactly how misinformed it can be at times (www.smh.com.au to see what I'm talking about)
"THE CityRail network is ... |
Thread: What old rollingstock is still out there hiding? |
4001firstdiesel
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Forum: New South Wales Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:00 pm Subject: Re: What old rollingstock is still out there hiding? |
There is also quite a substantial array of derelict rollingstock that is currently located near the down platform at Bathurst Railway station.
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Thread: Yass railway |
4001firstdiesel
Replies: 74
Views: 3430
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Forum: New South Wales Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:59 am Subject: Re: Yass railway |
Like that picture of the goods yard, neety! A+++ for your efforts!
Regards,
Ben |
Thread: Mini Budget - Transport |
4001firstdiesel
Replies: 68
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Forum: Sydney Suburban Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:55 pm Subject: Re: Mini Budget - Transport |
| Also, the northern suburbs play host to a relatively large number of safe Liberal seats, which the government is determined to target. Personally, I can't see them successful winning a fifth term in o ... |
Thread: Mini Budget - Transport |
4001firstdiesel
Replies: 68
Views: 2457
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Forum: Sydney Suburban Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:37 pm Subject: Re: Mini Budget - Transport |
| As expected, there was very little in regards to transport improvements contained within the mini-budget (I do, however, approve of the proposed congestion tax on the Harbour Bridge). I also believe t ... |
Thread: FOR SALE! - Models/Items you want to sell. |
4001firstdiesel
Replies: 98
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Forum: Model Railways Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:28 am Subject: Re: FOR SALE! - Models/Items you want to sell. |
Pannier Tank is still up for sale
Price has been reduced to $50 (including postage)
Loco is in good condition. Has seen very little use (therefore requiring a good run in). All the time that it ... |
Thread: Free School Travel Under Threat |
4001firstdiesel
Replies: 82
Views: 2560
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Forum: Sydney Suburban Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:41 am Subject: Re: Free School Travel Under Threat |
| $470 million per annum is not a small price to pay, especially since the state govt's in such considerable debt at the moment. According to an SMH article from last week, $100 million of that was spen ... |
Thread: Railcorp: statutory body or stationery train? |
4001firstdiesel
Replies: 0
Views: 184
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Forum: New South Wales Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:05 am Subject: Railcorp: statutory body or stationery train? |
| Referring to the news item in last month's RD, the state govt. appears to be finally making a proper effort with Railcorp (either that or they are successfully trying to appear outdated). Still, there ... |
Thread: [ABC] Govt moves to rebuild grain freight network |
4001firstdiesel
Replies: 18
Views: 1138
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Forum: New South Wales Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:21 pm Subject: Re: [ABC] Govt moves to rebuild grain freight network |
| Could it be that the NSW govt. is trying to rebuild its reputation? If this is so, then they have a enormous challenge facing them. Transferral to the ARTC would have, in my opinion, been more benefic ... |
Thread: Coal Train Derailment - N/W NSW |
4001firstdiesel
Replies: 30
Views: 3031
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Forum: New South Wales Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:58 am Subject: Re: Coal Train Derailment - N/W NSW |
That is highly impressive. Anyone aware of the contributing factors that led to this mishap?
Regards,
Ben |
Thread: 620 Class Railcars. |
4001firstdiesel
Replies: 104
Views: 8489
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Forum: New South Wales Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:03 pm Subject: Re: 620 Class Railcars. |
| Referring to the latest edition of Railway Digest, the RTM was successful in securing 621/721, while the Rail Motor Society has purchased 623/723. In regards to those sets remaining, only time will te ... |
Thread: Any CPH Railmotors that need restoring |
4001firstdiesel
Replies: 21
Views: 1140
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Forum: New South Wales Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:35 pm Subject: Re: Any CPH Railmotors that need restoring |
Two are currently located within the confines of Junee Roundhouse. Apparently, restoration of one is planned to enable a connecting service between the island platform and the depot to be operated.
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