With the transfer of the AHGX fleet to Lincoln what's the plan with the existing HAN HCN fleet peter? What effect will this have on current workings I gather the current single consist is near max length for PL yard so rules out longer trains.Story I heard was big harvest this year, maybe running two trains.
Yes, I know it isn't relevant, but any idea when or how often trains from Whyalla run to the mines (Iron Knob/Baron etc?)They run a 24 hour cycle. Haven't been there for a while, but I would expect to see around three return movements in daylight.
Will be over nearby in a few weeks, and hoping for a chance to view during the afternoons/evenings (well, it is still Eyre Peninsular; and still narrow gauge, just a bit north of Port Lincoln!)
Yes im always surprised at the lack of graffiti on the wagons in Lincoln. Why scrap the ballast hoppers? what if there is another track upgrading program or does GWA have plans to wind it up. last I heard they were after more Gov shekels for further track rehabilitation? sorry for all the questions btwIt might just be that the ballast hoppers are well past their use by dates and if any ballasting needs to be done either GWA brings in some modern SG ones or hires some from SG. As if they can run full size SG hoppers in grain traffic they should be able to do the same for ballast hoppers. Just Sayin though!
I believe the intention is to use road trucks and/or hy-rail vehicles to do any ballasting. The recent Ceduna-Kevin upgrade work was done that way.Makes sense sort of as the little they do in the way of ballasting compared to other lines that is it would be a waste of wagons to have them just sitting waiting around all the time. The Quarries that supply the ballast have to truck it out so trucking it a little further will reduce handling of it really. Just truck it to a pile along side a track or truck it in as you need it. Probably the latter.
Hello everyone.
Does anyone know if any Grain Train will be running on the 22nd and 23rd? If so where are they going? Thanks to anyone who has any infomation which can help!
Matt
Thank you Mate!Hello everyone.
Does anyone know if any Grain Train will be running on the 22nd and 23rd? If so where are they going? Thanks to anyone who has any infomation which can help!
Matt
Quite a few runs have been cancelled lately due to the high temperatures (including today), so there's no guarantee that any scheduled working will actually run. I don't know the actual plans for the week, but if they run, it's more likely to be Cummins and back twice in a day. The pattern begins with an 8:30 am departure from Port Lincoln to wherever, and take it from there.
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