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| Author: | Trevor Heath [ Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Zig Zag Railway (Australia) closing down |
Lack of skilled volunteers given as a primary reason. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/s ... 6384391567 |
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| Author: | jasonsobczynski [ Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zig Zag Railway (Australia) closing down |
Quite a shame, seems like a truly one of a kind railroad..... Cheers, Jason |
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| Author: | Evan [ Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zig Zag Railway (Australia) closing down |
The Lithgow Zig Zag is a marvelous example of Victorian engineering. A must-see for any rail fan who finds themselves in the land of Oz. It would be a shame if the railway has to close. |
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| Author: | Dave [ Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zig Zag Railway (Australia) closing down |
I wouldn't call the scrapper yet......efforts under way to resolve whatever the difficulties might be. There have been published more than one explaination for the shut down. Zig Zag is sort of the Australian equivalent of Georgetown Loop - located in a mountain resort area, on highly traveled arteries fairly close to a major urban center. The ride is long enough but short enough to provide a very meaningful and scenic experience, without costing a tourist a whole day or becoming a survival trip. I hope cool heads will prevail, reasonable partnerships will be quickly formed with a consortium of stakeholders, and actions taken to reopen soon. dave |
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| Author: | Bobharbison [ Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zig Zag Railway (Australia) closing down |
I certainly hope they can manage to keep the railway operating. They have a wonderful and historic site, and name recognition around the world. This line deserves to be preserved. |
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| Author: | Trevor Heath [ Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zig Zag Railway (Australia) closing down |
"There have been published more than one explaination for the shut down." Are you going to post links to these explanations? Meanwhile....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUnMy_eLNjY& |
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| Author: | Dave [ Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zig Zag Railway (Australia) closing down |
Nope. You can google as well as I can, very likely better. I'd characterize it as a list of the usual suspects, but with a more robust community accountability response than you'd find up over. dave |
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| Author: | christensenge [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zig Zag Railway (Australia) closing down |
The Zig Zag has got to be one of the most famous steam operations in Australia! If them ... who else. This is definitely a situation to watch and learn from. Sincerely, Glenn |
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| Author: | u25b [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zig Zag Railway (Australia) closing down |
It is an iconic line worthy of saving. It was even depicted on a postage stamp! Wes |
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