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The new sleepers are gauge-convertible I think.....

ChrisRT wrote:The new sleepers are gauge-convertible I think.....

That's what I understand as well.

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skyliner wrote:Further, for those who can't conceptualise issues with duel gauge - Standard gauge is 4 foot eight and a half inches and broad is 5 foot three inches - the gap being six and a half inches or about 16 cm. it is quite possible to operate both effectively as seen in duel gauge stations in SA.

No the DIFFERENCE is six and a half inches, the gap is that minus the width of one rail, so 3 inches or less depending on the type of rail used. The problem is brake hoses, ballast (rock) and the like can get jammed in between the rails, but can be hard to spot.

As for dual gauge stations, try finding one ?
Broad and Standard to be specific, Keswick interstate is the only one that comes to mind, but the broad gauge is disconnected.

fabricator wrote:

skyliner wrote:Further, for those who can't conceptualise issues with duel gauge - Standard gauge is 4 foot eight and a half inches and broad is 5 foot three inches - the gap being six and a half inches or about 16 cm. it is quite possible to operate both effectively as seen in duel gauge stations in SA.

No the DIFFERENCE is six and a half inches, the gap is that minus the width of one rail, so 3 inches or less depending on the type of rail used. The problem is brake hoses, ballast (rock) and the like can get jammed in between the rails, but can be hard to spot.

As for dual gauge stations, try finding one ?
Broad and Standard to be specific, Keswick interstate is the only one that comes to mind, but the broad gauge is disconnected.

With reference to difference and gap you are right mate! Shame on me, being interested in railways too!.

With reference to duAl gauge stns - I was referring over a longer time span rather than just currently. Take the Rosewater for example.

And yes, it does require maintenance to keep an effective clearway but is still operable.

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skyliner wrote:With reference to difference and gap you are right mate! Shame on me, being interested in railways too!.

With reference to duAl gauge stns - I was referring over a longer time span rather than just currently. Take the Rosewater for example.

Ten points for the correct spelling, but I'll have to take your gunzel badge away for the gap issue.

Port Adelaide had dual gauge for a while.

It really had 5 rails.

monotonehell wrote:

skyliner wrote:With reference to difference and gap you are right mate! Shame on me, being interested in railways too!.

With reference to duAl gauge stns - I was referring over a longer time span rather than just currently. Take the Rosewater for example.

Ten points for the correct spelling, but I'll have to take your gunzel badge away for the gap issue.

Thanks mate - I feel much better now You know the duel/dual scenario was probably a function of the 'fat finger' syndrome.

BTW - sorry for causing a drift from the thread topic.

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I love whingeing about this project. I just can't believe they are still working on it.


Does anyone know if it has gone over budget?

JamesXander wrote:I love whingeing

You sure do.

Finishing touches are now being applied to the landscaping..

Does anyone have updated progress pics for this??

joshzxzx wrote:Does anyone have updated progress pics for this??

A few landscaping / streetscaping pics from Monday, in Port Road / Bonython Park / Thebarton:







http://xaragmata.cable.nu/album/tram/ce ... _8709.html

Thats great..

Thanks for the update..

Last nights closure(after 930pm) of the Tram service between Brighton Road and Moseley Square was to enable new overhead wiring to be installed on the Southern side of Jetty Road.Tonight the Northern side will be done.

AtD wrote:

JamesXander wrote:I love whingeing

You sure do.

Don't worry, when I am in my car I do alot of it. I love the project, just not the construction workers!




BTW the landscaping looks great. Only compliant to that retainer wall near the thebby stop. My god its ugly.