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Export coal for Tassie?

Started by rtt_rules, September 01, 2012, 15:17:29 PM

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rtt_rules

http://www.themercury.com.au/article/2012/09/01/357861_tasmania-news.html

1mpta = 2800tpd. Not sure Tasrail is up to a single train hauling such a load, would need a total train weight about 3500t.

My guess it would be a two train a day operation.

colinw

Looking at Google Maps, that would appear to require a relatively short re-extension of the Fingal branch down the old right of way towards St Marys, then a spur into the mine.

What sort of condition is the Fingal branch in?  Might require a significant upgrade if it is anything like comparable QR branch lines.

colinw

Interesting, thanks Shane.  Didn't realise Tassie branch lines already had higher axle load than QR's crappy old 10 to 12.5 tonne light branches.

colinw

IIRC the only loading gauge restriction was the Rhyndaston tunnel, which was opened out somewhat in the 1970s.

Hopefully some new traffic will secure the future of freight rail in Tasmania.

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